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Elmhurst Home Inc

Mental Health Therapist

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What they do

A Family or Behavioral Therapist works with clients who need help dealing with emotional disorders or problems with family and relationships. Addresses client problems in the context of family relationships; helps clients develop ways to recognize and change behavior patterns. Works with individuals, couples or families.

$59,779 / year median in Michigan

+24% projected growth

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Job Description

Mental Health Therapist Elmhurst Home Inc - 3.3 Detroit, MI Job Details Full-time 5 hours ago Qualifications Probation case management Report preparation Appeals Clinical psychological interviews Report writing in community supervision Lecture-based instruction Client onboarding Utilization review Interdisciplinary collaboration in health services social work Interviewing clients Individual therapy Care documentation Clinical social history assessment Educational talks Clinical case management notes Mid-level Group work facilitation for social work Care planning in social services Transitional care planning in clinical case management Quality assurance Evidence-based practice Counseling Psychology Client referral services Implementing behavioral health therapy programs Group education sessions for patient education MFA Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Human Services Social Work Full Job Description
SUMMARY OF MAJOR FUNCTIONS
The Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing high-quality mental health care which includes skills in planning and documentation preparation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Participates in the orientation process of new clients Completes all clinical documentation within the required agency timeframes while ensuring sound clinical documentation, interviewing, and assessment skills Screeners (GAD-7, MDQ-7, PHQ-9, COWS, Socrates, and their subsequent updates) Psychosocial evaluation (Individual Biopsychosocial Assessment) Master Treatment e.g., Individual Plan of Service and subsequent updates Transition Plan or Program Discharge Summary prep DWIHN Crisis Plan and subsequent updates Case Management Needs Assessment (initial) and subsequent updates Discharge Summary prep Notice of Hearing and Local Appeals Behavioral Health Consent updates and other clinical documents as necessary Facilitates individual, group therapy, and educational didactic lectures based on theoretical orientation and EBP displaying good theoretical knowledge of the subject matter and effective communication skills in delivering materials Completes Progress Notes i.e., Individual, Group, and Non-Billable Contact in the electronic record system based on appropriately authorized CPT codes while ensuring person-centered language and EBP are reflected throughout, in a timely manner Provide coverage as required by the program including some evenings, weekends, and holidays. Participates as an active and cooperative member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team. Collaborates with clinical staff, probation & parole agents in treatment progress and discharge planning Work with probation/parole clients and their agents. Complete monthly progress reports regarding assigned clients for employers (if consented and needed) and other referral sources as required to necessary sources (i.e. probation & parole agents) Participate in 1:1, triadic, and group supervision Participates in case conferences, mid-treatment reviews, utilization reviews, and staff meetings Collaboratively works within the Clinical Triad to ensure and support case management services based on Case Management Needs and assessment, and makes needed quality assurance/performance improvement corrections when called upon and within the timeframe indicated Keeps abreast of the treatment progress and behavior of each assigned client Supports and adheres to the rules and regulations of the Board of Directors Participates in scheduled in-services and other appropriate training activities to ensure consistent adherence to all training requirements of the agency, for credentialing, and/or licensure Performs other duties as related to direct service activity. Other duties as assigned
CYBERSECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES
Use only their assigned accounts; do not share passwords or approve MFA prompts they did not initiate. Access only the minimum necessary information to perform job duties (least privilege). Lock screens when away from a workstation and sign out of shared devices when finished. Use only EHI-approved software, browser extensions, and devices; do not install unapproved applications or connect unauthorized devices. Handle ePHI using approved systems and secure methods; do not send ePHI through personal email or unapproved messaging. Report suspected phishing, suspicious pop-ups, abnormal device behavior, lost or stolen equipment, or suspected compromised accounts immediately to IT/Security. Complete required cybersecurity and HIPAA trainings (Relias) and follow security guidance communicated via TechCare and other official channels.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Work experience in the health, human services, or behavioral sciences field, or current enrollment toward a degree in these fields. Preferred one year of Mental Health treatment experience. Must possess a License (Full or Limited) in Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Psychology with a degree (from an institution accredited by one of the Regional Institutional Accrediting Agencies recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation and listed by the U.S. Government Office of Postsecondary Education) in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Human Services. If recovering, shall have at least (3) years of consistent, verifiable sobriety immediately prior to application. No active police warrants. May not be on probation or parole if the position requires work with EHI criminal justice system contracts. Must not have been convicted of a felony for at least (2) years prior to application. Must be able to pass LEIN check.