Therapist - Contract

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under direction, conducts screenings, intake assessments and case management services within a Person-Centered Planning approach to adult mentally ill, adult developmentally disabled and children with serious emotional disturbance. Requests referrals for ongoing services within Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH) direct operated or contract programs. Maintains clinical and administrative records; coordinates, consults and provides liaison work with other agencies and systems; ensures service authorizations are current; implements program goals and activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs direct clinical services, including, screening of referrals or walk-in consumers, assessments for children, adolescents, and adults.

Responsible for crisis intervention, treatment plans, case management, and transition services.

Performs indirect clinical services including complete case documentation following MCCMH policies and procedures; confirms diagnosis to make the most suitable and medically necessary recommendations; assists client and / or family in obtaining appropriate resources.

Provides case management services for consumers to assist in obtaining necessary services and coordinates those services until the consumer is transitioned to a service provider.

Maintains accurate clinical documentation, including, assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and other required documentation.

Ensures accurate administrative paperwork, including, staff activity logs, statistical reports, attendance, mileage reports, and case lists.

Participates in agency and system staff meetings.

Conducts thorough, accurate, and clinically sound screenings with consumers, guardians, and family members in a timely manner.

Requests authorizations for services provided, monitors utilization of services, requests re-authorizations or continuations as needed.

Serves on community mental health or community based committees.

Supervises the work of department interns as needed.

Performs administrative responsibilities of a Clinical Supervisor as needed.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Doctorate in Psychology or a directly related mental health field from an accredited college or university
• Two (2) years of clinical experience working in a mental health setting

Preferred Education and Experience

Required Licenses or Certifications

Preferred Licenses or Certifications

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

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