MI Residential Therapist Supervisor:

Clinical Director Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree in one of the Behavioral Sciences and two years post Masters work experience, and Medicaid Eligibility. Primary job functions and performance expectations: 1. Provide direct services to residential consumers. A. Ensures that all necessary information is obtained at the intake interview. B. Renders accurate diagnosis based on available information and according to DMH Standards. C. Provide individualized therapy according to local and accepted professional standards. D. Utilizes all means to follow-up with clients in the event of missed or cancelled appointments. E. Effectively manages program of aftercare services for clients released from hospital. F. Conducts psychosocial evaluations, screenings & level of functioning evaluations according to accepted professional standards for those clients pending admission to various treatment facilities. G. Exercises proper judgement as to when and where clients are referred. H. Documentation is concise, accurate, and occurs within one working day of all pertinent clinical activities. I. Meets assigned quarterly average for billable direct services. J. Maintains and provides accurate consultation to community agencies. K. Provides accurate expert witness testimony at court/attorneys request. L. Assures prompt and appropriate response in emergency situations. M. Serves on-call for residential consumers. N. Assures primary responsibility for facilitating psychiatric services and medication for residential consumers. 2. Maintains and provides liaison and education for the Center, other community agencies, the general public, and staff. A. Consultation and Education presentations are presented in an effective and professional manner. B. Presentations are accurately targeted toward audience. C. Effectively serves as a positive advocate for mental health services in the area. D. Coordinate monthly inservice for residential staff. 3. Maintain and improve Professional Skills. A. Attend and actively participates in professional workshops, inservice training, and Quality Assurance review. B. Read current professional periodicals. C. Effectively utilizes people on staff for consultation. 4. Productivity requirements of 4 hours per day. 5. Any other duties, clinical or non-clinical, as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$39,000.00 - $51,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Master's (Required)

Work Location:

In person