Perm - Social Worker - Social Worker Days Southgate MI

The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist is responsible for evaluations of people receiving services to determine what interventions are medically necessary and will provide direct therapeutic interventions to people receiving services. The Therapist is also responsible for the development of treatment plans biopsychosocial and lethality assessments; thorough assessments to determine medically necessary interventions individual counseling parent training behavior modifications plan and crisis intervention. A minimum of 4 hours per week after 5:00 p.m. will be required.

Specific Responsibilities include.

1. Administer evaluations of people receiving services to determine what services are medically necessary and provide written reports.
2. Provide consultation to staff/guardians/families regarding people receiving therapeutic intervention at the agency when appropriate.
3. Provide direct counseling services to individuals and families.
4. Conduct staff inservices specific to people served to assigned direct care staff.
5. When appropriate present information to the Behavior Treatment Committee for review and approval
6. Participate in the development and implementation of treatment plans determined by the needs and desires of the person receiving services.
7. Obtain analyze and evaluate significant data so as to develop service plans and construct programs utilizing a combination of treatment modalities and skills.
8. Provide therapeutic support services to individuals and families.
9. Develop and maintain written records necessary for professional practice as defined in the policy and procedural manual.
10. Must complete 24 hours of program and or position specific training on an annual basis.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.