Behavioral Health Clinician - Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

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Job description

This is a community-based position.

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 Duties
Assesses and evaluates the needs of ACT individuals and continues caseload contact to develop goals. Assists individuals in developing appropriate program plans to meet identified needs. Completes referral forms, clinical and legal documentation necessary to obtain community based services for individuals. Advocates for new services as needed. Seeks out and develops community resources to meet the needs of assigned clients for activities and support services.
Engages consumers and families in a welcoming, hopeful, empathic manner regardless of stage of readiness and phase of treatment.
Provides case management services for individuals, families and/or guardians for support, rehabilitation and/or crisis intervention purposes. Monitors and evaluates living situations, school and/or program placements of individuals to determine consistency of treatment and progress. Assists in commitment procedures when necessary as well as voluntary admissions.
Attends meetings with ACT psychiatrist at least twice per week to ensure continuity of individual care.
Responsible for authorizing medically necessary services for all individuals.
Develops treatment plans for SA, MH and COD that are individualized and Person Centered and reflect proper treatment matching. Specific goals, objectives and Stage/Phase specific treatment interventions are identified for each assessment needed. If differed, the reason for doing so is identified. Community resources and supports are prioritized as a strategy to assist individuals with meeting their goals.

Qualifications
Possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Psychology; AND Have a limited license as a Psychologist from the State of Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services (LLP) or posses a full license as a Psychologist (LP) from the State of Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services(grandfathered); OR
Possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work; AND Have an LLMSW or LMSW from the State of Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services; OR
Possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling; AND have an LLPC or LPC from the State of Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services; AND
Must meet qualifications of a Mental Health Professional (MHP) per the Michigan PIHP/CMHSP Provider Qualifications per Medicaid Services
Possess a valid motor vehicle operator or chauffeur's license
Must possess knowledge and have an understanding of co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance abuse). CAAC (or equivalent) with a minimum of 2 years substance abuse experience preferred.

Proud 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
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Psychiatry
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Work Location: On the road

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