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BH Therapist- Child/Adolescent

Muskegon Family Care

  • Muskegon, Michigan
  • 6 days ago

    Highlights

    We commit to serving our patient's and our staff through our ICARE values of innovation, within a compassionate environment for all, providing access to the care needed and treating all with great respect, and offering education opportunities that result in healthy outcomes. Behavioral Health Therapist for Child/Adolescent Muskegon Family Care 2201 S. Getty St. Muskegon, MI 49444 PART-TIME M-TH 3 PM- 6 PM Muskegon Family Care is looking for a Part- Time BH Therapist for Child/Adolescent to join our Supportive & Collaborative Team.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMuskegon, Michigan
    Websitehttps://mfc-health.org/careers/

    Description

    Behavioral Health Therapist for Child/Adolescent 
    Muskegon Family Care
    2201 S. Getty St. 
    Muskegon, MI 49444
     
    PART-TIME M-TH 3 PM- 6 PM
     
    Muskegon Family Care is looking for a Part- Time BH Therapist for Child/Adolescent to join our Supportive & Collaborative Team. Muskegon Family Care offers Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Vendor Discounts, and a 401K- safe harbor contribution, we match 100% up to 3% employee contribution: 50% for the next 2% employee contribution. 

    Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for Muskegon Family Care may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information/eligibility is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
     
    Position Overview
    Under the direct supervision of the Behavioral Health Director or Behavioral Health Manager and in collaboration with Medical Staff Providers, Behavioral Health Therapist will provide evidence-based practices according to nationally based standards to reduce symptoms and maximize recovery for patients receiving services. The Behavioral Health Therapist will be responsible for providing therapy sessions to children, and adolescents struggling with behavioral health needs. They will ensure that all documentation of patient contract and treatment services is complete, thorough, and accurate to meet all agencies, state, CARF, and professional standards. 
     
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities
    • Accurately complete assessment and diagnosis of mental health and psychosocial needs that accurately build on strengths and concerns.
    • Complete all required paperwork (clinical and billing) in a timely manner, daily for billing and 24-48 hours for patient charting.
    • Promote self-determination to assure services and support for patients are person centered, person-defined and person controlled.
    • Assist patients with treatment planning that highlights important assessment information, defines areas of concern and establishes concrete goals for treatment.
    • Provide effective therapy services including various evidence-based treatment modalities (individual, and group) as appropriate to client need in the cooperation with other staff and providers. Completely needed testing as appropriate to discipline.
    • Implement or be willing to learn lay therapy techniques.
    • Provide care coordination with all organizations involved in client’s treatment (schools, medical provider, courts etc.)
    • Evaluate the progress of the client’s treatment quarterly with client (team and supervisor as appropriate).
    • Work as a member of a treatment team, providing expertise and case consultation to other providers and staff, on an as needed basis, through case management meetings and through formal presentation.
    • Maintain confidentiality of all Muskegon Family Care patient information. Information shared with Child and Family Services staff for supervision should not reveal the identity of the patient.
    • Regular and prompt attendance at work.
    • All other duties as assigned.
    Qualifications
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
                                                   
    Education and Licensure
    • Master’s Degree in Social Work (LMSW ) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
    • Valid professional license from the State of Michigan with designation as a qualified mental health professional per Medicaid regulations.
    More about Muskegon Family Care: 
    MFC is a Federally Qualified Health Center that aims to improve the overall health and wellness of our community by promoting the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of our families through comprehensive healthcare and other essential services. As a community health center, we provide a range of services far greater than an ordinary doctor's office. We develop programs and services to meet the changing needs of our community, together we create a healthier community. 

    We commit to serving our patient's and our staff through our ICARE values of innovation, within a compassionate environment for all, providing access to the care needed and treating all with great respect, and offering education opportunities that result in healthy outcomes. We are better together. Teamwork makes the Dreamwork. 

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