Cherry Health
Healthcare
OutpatientTherapist
“Outpatient Therapist at Cherry Health. Skills: Direct provision or coordination of assessment and treatment of assigned clients, Facilitating groups, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Direct provision or coordination of assessment and treatment of assigned clients. Facilitating groups”
What You'll Achieve.
Maintain Agency productivity standards
Industry & Context.
Provide interventions, safety planning, and/or referrals for patients who are in crisis situations
On-call work may entail patient assessment and/or crisis intervention by phone or in person at a facility in the community where the patient presents in crisis, Possible exposure to patients/clients with illnesses and/or infections, Frequent telephone and computer use, requiring manual dexterity for writing and computer use, Sitting, standing or walking for extended periods of time, Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus, May require bending, squatting, or kneeling and lifting up to 50 pounds, Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Limited Master of Social Work (LLMSW) license, a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC), or a Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist (TLLP) by the State of Michigan required, Heartsaver required prior to start
Nice to Have
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred, CAADC certification through MCBAP or be able to be placed on a Development Plan within 30 days of hire, Previous mental health and/or substance abuse assessment and treatment experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed above
What You'll Do.
Direct provision or coordination of assessment and treatment of assigned clients
Provide evidence-based practices for individual
and/or couple therapy
Coordinate with community
referral and funding sources to provide needed services
Maintain timely clinical documentation that adheres to CARF
Community Mental Health (CMH)
Assess and diagnose psychopathology including mental health and/or substance use disorders according to the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)
Create treatment plans that are measurable and follow evidence-based practices
Provide interventions
and/or referrals for patients who are in crisis situations
and referrals to treatment
Maintain current authorizations for service and complete utilization reviews as required by funding sources
Maintain Agency productivity standards
Work effectively with the agency’s Billing/Coding and Finance departments to resolve any authorization or payment issues for patients
Coordinate with internal and external primary care providers and psychiatrists to effectively treat the psychosocial and medical aspects of behavioral health disorders
Participate in case conferences and/or huddles
Complete all required training programs and share knowledge and skills with peers
Adequately prepare for and attend required supervision meetings
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate with community, referral and funding sources to provide needed services; Coordinate with internal and external primary care providers and psychiatrists to effectively treat the psychosocial and medical aspects of behavioral health disorders; Participate in case conferences and/or huddles; Share knowledge and skills with peers; Support the Cherry Health mission by encouraging teamwork to accomplish organizational goals
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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