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#### is dependent on Licensing and Experience

  • Full License: Hourly ####-#### Salary ####,171-####,281
  • Limited License: Hourly ####-#### Salary ####,017.50-####,659.50
  • 25% Agency Placement Fee

It is a Therapist that is needed but they will need to have a masters’ degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling and possess the
corresponding State of Michigan licensure.

THE GUIDANCE CENTER - Counseling  Mental Health - 13101 Allen Rd Southgate  MI - Phone Number - Yelp

Learn more about the facility here:

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The Adult Behavioral Health
Therapist
is responsible for maintaining a caseload consisting of clients with a
primary mental health and/or co-occurring substance abuse diagnosis.  The therapist is required to conduct intake
assessments, to maintain the case record in a timely fashion, to complete
authorizations with various funding sources in a timely manner as required, and
to conduct appropriate treatment services based on medical necessity. Regular
working hours for staff are Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 7 pm and Friday
8:30 am to 5 pm. Evening hours will be required, and determined based on
program needs.

***ABH is the largest program that client has and a typical case load is around 50 active cases. ABH currently has over 100 employees which includes leadership, case managers, and other therapists.***

Specific Responsibilities: 

1.    
Primary responsibility is to participate in the
delivery of clinical services, including intake evaluations, and direct
treatment for adults and families.

2.    
Assess and document the needs of clients who present
themselves for outpatient mental health and/or co-occurring substance abuse services
utilizing Person-Centered Planning principals.

3.    
Provide individual and group therapy.

4.    
Work collaboratively with others in relation to the
client and family including psychiatrists, primary care physicians, school
personnel and other family service or support people.

5.   
Must meet all of the contractual requirements of the
funding sources and/or agency, including maintaining State licensure.

6.   
Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings and
case consultations.

7.   
Complete clinical records and agency documentation in a
timely manner consistent with policies and procedures of the Guidance Center.

8.   
Follow a professional code of ethics.

9.   
Coordinate effective discharge planning prior to case
closure. 

10. Complete
24 hours of training in the treatment of adults with mental health and/or
co-occurring substance use disorders.

11.  Other
duties as needed.

Travel: Mileage Reimbursement when personal vehicle used – IRS standard. .64 per mile

Any training paid for by TGC.

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance. 401K. PTO.

Paid holidays include: New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, ½ day for Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after (Black Friday), Christmas eve and Christmas Day. 

Requirement description :

“ By submitting your applicant to this need you are acknowledging that you have
checked and have no inclination that your candidate has applied directly to
this position. Any candidate that has applied directly is not eligible to be
onboarded through and agency.”

  • Must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in
    Social Work, Psychology or Counseling and possess the corresponding State of
    Michigan licensure
    . Candidates without a state license can be considered
    but must obtain state licensure (LLMSW, LLPC, TLLP, LMSW, LPC or LLP) within a
    60-day training period beginning on the date of hire. This period may be
    extended by up to an additional 60 days of training at the sole discretion of
    the employer. Failure to obtain licensure within the training period will
    result in the employee being unqualified to perform work functions. Beyond the
    training period, all state licensures must continually remain active, in
    effect, and free from disciplinary action.
  • Candidates must obtain the Qualified Mental
    Health Professional
    credential within 120 days of hire. Must have one year of
    experience (may include time spent in fieldwork or internship) treating or
    working with people who have been diagnosed with mental illness.
  • Must be able to work independently.
  • Must have excellent written, verbal, and
    interpersonal communication skills. 
  • Must have excellent organizational and
    attention to detail skills in order to track and prepare data accurately and
    timely. 
  • Must have the ability interpret a variety of
    instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form. 
  • Cannot accept candidates who are on student/work visas, and/or require sponsorship to work in the U.S. at this time.

Individual programs may have additional
requirements. 

Additional requirements include: cultural
competency, the ability to work effectively with a diverse population, the
ability to engage and maintain therapeutic relationships with individuals and
families in a variety of modes of treatment, the ability to develop
collaborative relationships with other unit staff and providers, and a
willingness to be flexible.

ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS : LLMSW, LLPC, TLLP, LMSW, LPC or LLP
Weekend Requirements :
On Call Requirements :

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