• Outpatient Therapist - Child & Adolescent

    Starfish Family Services, Inc. (Detroit, MI)


    Outpatient Therapist - Child & Adolescent

    Job Details

    Level

    Experienced

    Job Location

     

    Detroit Metropolitan Area - Detroit, MI

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    Graduate Degree

     

    Job Shift

     

    Any

     

    Job Category

     

    Health Care

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    The Outpatient Therapist - Child & Adolescent provides direct clinical and therapeutic services to the children, youth, families, and adult clients of Starfish Family Services. The position is part of a team that supports one another and constantly works to inspire an employee culture that reflects Starfish Family Services mission of strengthening families to create brighter futures for children.

    EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE:

    + Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, OR other related human services field required.

    + Current valid professional licensure/certification in the State of Michigan.

    + LLMSW

    + LMSW

    + LLPC

    + LPC

    + LLP

    + LLMFT

    + At least one year of experience in the assessment, diagnosing, and treatment of children and youth which may include intern, volunteer, and professional child and family services work is required.

    + At least one year experience with multiple major human service delivery systems (Department of Health and Human Services, public health, education, etc.) is preferred.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Provide individual, group and family treatment to assigned clients with mental health and co- occurring disorders (developmental disabilities and/or substance abuse) while maintaining a caseload and weekly productivity expectations as determined by supervisor.

    + Maintain clinical charts in an accurate and timely manner to include, but not limited to assessments, treatment plans, and all other Michigan Department of Community Health chart requirements.

    + Actively collaborate with other Starfish Family Services departments to ensure clients are receiving appropriate services based on their level of care.

    + Maintain cooperative working relationships with educational, legal, health, social welfare, and mental health systems.

    + Participate in professional development activities, including in-service training, peer review, external workshops, and seminars, etc.

    + Adhere to all Starfish Family Services policies and procedures as it relates to documentation, training requirements, Community Mental Health guidelines, and confidentiality.

    COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES:

    + Comprehensive therapeutic skills including assessment of children and adults, providing clinical services to groups and/or individuals, assisting clients in identifying and utilizing strengths to build treatment plans, and knowledge of developmental stages, and impact of trauma on development.

    + Ability to work flexible hours consistent with program needs (i.e., some evenings or weekend work is required).

    + Ability to demonstrate compassion and sensitivity, and to respect the privacy and special needs of our clients.

    + Development and implementation of Individualized Plan of Service utilizing Person Centered Planning.

    + Knowledge of theory and practice of individual, group and family systems treatment.

    + Competence in the delivery of crisis intervention services, and in brief and time-limited therapy.

    + Adequate knowledge and experience with technology / Telehealth services is preferred.

    LICENSING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

    + Valid driver’s license and / or reliable transportation.

     

    Starfish Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    EOE/M/F/D/V