Outpatient Therapist (FT)Wedgwood Christian Services • Grand Rapids, MI, US

Outpatient Therapist (FT)

Wedgwood Christian Services • Grand Rapids, MI, US

job_description.job_card.1_day_ago

serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type

serp_jobs.job_card.full_time

job_description.job_card.job_description

Job Description

The Outpatient Clinician is accountable to the Outpatient Clinical Supervisor to provide therapy and casework (where applicable) to clients they are assigned within a wide range of presenting concerns and diagnostic criteria within the office setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Traditional Outpatient :

Conduct assigned intake assessments for counseling, completing all required paperwork.
Provide individual, family and / or multi-systems therapy for assigned clients.
Maintain appropriate and timely progress notes and files on each client.
Participate in biweekly individual supervision with the Outpatient Clinical Supervisor.
Participate in bimonthly group team meetings presenting on cases and clinical topics as required. Participation includes the sharing of ideas, feedback, and department planning. Seek and solicit feedback as needed.
Continually assess client’s needs and make appropriate referrals if additional services or a more intensive level of care is needed.
Develop Treatment Plans, Quarterly Reviews, Discharge Summaries, Clinical Progress Notes, and other documents as required by contract.
Coordinate the transfer / discharge process for the client and family, informing Outreach Clinical Supervisor, and necessary support staff of projected transfer / discharge goals.
Monitor the quality of overall treatment services to clients on their caseload; and evaluate the adequacy of these services to meet treatment objectives. Communicate effectively with Wedgwood’s Psychiatric services regarding clinical as well as case management / financial issues as needs arise.
Respect others and understand their needs and feelings, regardless of race, social, ethnic, economic, and religious background; have an attitude and aptitude for providing nurturance, being patient, and accepting others.
Responsible for timely Quality Assurance compliance as related to employee’s roles and functions.
Professional Growth

Utilize educational opportunities and resources offered by the agency and through the profession for continued development of skills and clinical expertise.

Use the knowledge and skills of his / her supervisor to increase both counseling and administrative skills.

Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. The employee must maintain a consistent work schedule and be available during the assigned hours to perform the duties of this role.

Other duties as assigned.

SUD :

Work with the client, family, and other involved individuals, i.e. school personnel, probation officer, mentor, DHHS, medical personnel, etc. For the purposes of coordination of care, follow community partner, PIHP, CMH, and agency guidelines when providing treatment with patients receiving Medication-Assisted Treatment or other medical treatment. Provide education to clients, family, and other involved parties on MAT.

Registration and continuous training completion toward a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) Development Plan from Michigan Certified Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP)

QUALIFICATIONS :

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field, from an accredited institution.

Experience providing individual, family and group counseling, preferred.

Required to provide proof of limited or full license in one of the following areas : Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy.

Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goal, purpose and objectives of the agency.

HOURS OF WORK : Monday-Friday, variable hours between 8am-7pm

Compensation :

Limited License : $62,500 to 65,000 / year

Full License : $74,500 to $78,250 / year

BENEFITS :

Relocation package

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Low cost medical plans with great coverage options

Holistic dental and vision plans

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program

Competitive time off

Direct deposit

Federal student loan forgiveness eligibility through PSLF

Paid Holidays

We also offer a variety of employer paid benefits for full time staff

Short term disability

Long term disability

Life insurance up to 2x your annual salary

Wedgwood is proud to offer a full gymnasium with an attached 24hr wellness center that houses a wide variety of workout equipment. Wedgwood is happy to provide this space to our staff at no cost.

Walking trail that leads around the beautiful campus.

Wedgwood Christian Services

Since 1960, Wedgwood Christian Services has been dedicated to aggressively taking on the toughest problems facing children and families through residential care, counseling services, and community programs. Our goal is to support and help restore the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual well-being of children, adults, and families in our community.

Wedgwood is a local West Michigan agency, with offices bordering the coast of the beautiful Lake Michigan. Our main office is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, ranked in the top tier of the Best Places to Live in America according to Business Insider.

Mission : Wedgwood Christian Services extends God's love to youth, adults, and families through professional counseling and educational services.

Core Values : Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, and Diversity

serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

Outpatient Therapist • Grand Rapids, MI, US

Job_description.internal_linking.related_jobs