Behavioral Health Clinician

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Job description

We are looking for Game Changers

The types of people who wake up excited to make a difference. The superheroes of their field who care about the people they serve. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team. We recognize the importance of a quality work life balance and offer a generous paid time off program and flexible work arrangements to meet the changing needs of our workforce.

Benefits of Being a Superhero!
We are proud to offer an equitable and inclusive environment that reflects the communities that we serve and encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our workforce.
Here at Easterseals, life is good. We have flexible hours, loads of time off, and awesome events.
3 weeks of Personal Time Off /PTO PTO 3 floating holidays, in addition to Easterseals MORC 10 observed holidays.
As a member of our family, you are part of a culture that values professional development, community service and collaboration.
We keep it open, honest and inclusive. We care about providing our employees a collaborative experience, including quarterly team days.
We not only offer our employees a competitive salary, we also provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward their hard work & dedication.
Innovation is at the heart of our organization. We use cutting-edge technology and evidence-based practices.
We offer fantastic benefits! We have a competitive and comprehensive salary and benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with company
contribution Flexible Spending Account, Voluntary Dependent reimbursement
We offer a variety of resources centered on our 6 pillars of well-being to support staff in living a healthy lifestyle. Free access to Calm app? Yes please!
We offer traditional and 401k options to ensure each of our employees are able to save for their future.
We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer

Job Responsibilities:
Engage individuals in a welcoming, hopeful, empathetic manner even during acute phase.
Screen for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Implement integrated strength based assessment(s) interviews to assess the presence, onset, symptoms and patterns of substance use, behavioral and psychiatric disorders.
Demonstrate the knowledge of diagnostic criteria for psychiatric and substance use disorders.
Provides, therapeutic intervention on a limited, short term basis. Offers crisis intervention as needed and individual, and group therapy. Evaluates the progress of individuals on an on-going basis.
May perform case management functions and act as a liaison with school and/or vocational personnel and other community agencies to refer individuals, formulate and execute treatment plans, and provide educational and consultative services.
Obtains information when appropriate form a variety of sources to develop a clinical history. Records the treatment plan, progress and other significant information regarding the individuals for agency case records.
Attends team meetings to review problems and plan solutions.
Assist individuals with identifying changes in behavior, attitudes, feeling and thought that are triggers for relapse. Assist in the development of a relapse prevention/crisis plan utilizing personal, community and provider supports.
Provide education and/or consultation to help individuals, families, and support persons to understand the interplay of mental health and/or substance use disorders, the phases of recovery, service options, self-determination, and the course of treatment. Clinicians will encourage participation in community and peer support groups.
Communicate and collaborate with other providers from the SA, Public Health, Hospitals and MI systems to ensure continuity of care.
Assists individuals with medication needs and coordinates with psychiatrist as appropriate based on treatment needs. Provide support, education, and reinforce the use of prescribed medications to treat substance use and psychiatric disorders.
Completes and maintains all paperwork in accordance with Medicaid and Department of Community Health guidelines, as well as Easterseals policies and procedures.
Responsible for authorizing medically necessary services for all individuals.
Demonstrates knowledge of principles of trauma informed care.
Willingness to support and assist individuals with trauma related issues.

Minimum Qualifications:
Possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work; AND Have an LMSW or LLMSW from the State of Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services. OR
Possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Cousneling; AND Have an LPC or LLPC from the State of Michigan Department of
Consumer and Industry Services.
Possess a valid motor vehicle operator or chauffeur's license, and auto insurance.
Must possess knowledge and have an understanding of co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance abuse).

P roud Winners of:
Metro Detroit's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For
Corp! Magazine Diversity Award Winner
West Michigan's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For
Crain's Cool Places to Work
Oakland Parenting Awareness Coalitions' Family Friendly Employer of the Year

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Addiction Medicine
Psychiatry
Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Clinton Township, MI 48038

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