Job Description

Axios Professional Recruitment is partnered with a mental health facility in Northern MI, who is actively searching for an Outpatient Therapist within their Gaylord location. The ideal candidate will have clinical experience including assessment, treatment planning, and experience in behavioral health.

The Outpatient Therapist provides professional therapy services to qualified individuals, families, and groups.Provides referral, consultative, and education services to individuals, agencies, organizations, and the community.

Outpatient Therapist Responsibilities:

• Performs mental status and diagnostic intake evaluations.
• Develops treatment plans consistent with person-centered guidelines and utilization management criteria.
• Provides individual, family, and group therapy.
• Provides outpatient crisis intervention and emergency services.
• Utilizes the consultation services of agency psychiatrists, as needed.
• Actively participates in afterhours Emergency Services System.
• Provides treatment, evaluation, and consultation services in areas of expertise to other programs within our organization.
• Provides consultation and education to other community agencies and organizations.
• Maintains good interagency relations with community resources.
• Submit provider activity data and other reports as required.
• Provides complete and timely documentation for the clinical record.
• Keeps the agency information management system updated in accordance with agency policy and procedure and Medicaid requirements.
• Meets direct and indirect service activity expectations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to walk, bend, stand, sit, lift to 50 pounds with or without assistance, stretch/reach, hear, see, hand/finger dexterity and drive a vehicle. Position requires physical ability to complete and maintain certification in CPI techniques which will be a training class provided to the job incumbent.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in accordance with applicable laws.

Outpatient Therapist Qualifications:

To be considered for the Outpatient Therapist position, applicants should:

• Requires a minimum of a Masters degree in Psychology, Professional Counseling or Social Work with the appropriate State of Michigan License.
• Must be current in Adult CPR and First Aid.
• Must have working knowledge and the ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Must be able to learn and use NorthStar - Electronic Medical Records Software upon completion of required training.
• Complete initial training in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI).
• Have own phone for communication and reliable access to messages.
• Have reliable transportation in carrying out agency duties.
• Possess a valid Michigan’s driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work within guidelines of the code of conduct, regulatory compliance plan and personnel policies.
• Supports a philosophy of service delivery that is recovery-based, person centered and culturally competent.
• Adhere to applicable policies and procedures as required by the Department of Community Mental Health, the Mental Health Services Board, and other pertinent regulatory agencies.

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