Clinical Therapist
The role of the Clinical Therapist is to establish a positive and trusting rapport with clients. This includes providing assessments, completing paperwork, monitoring the needs of clients, and providing continued support for alumni, as needed. Referrals may be necessary for clients that are experiencing medical issues, a crisis, or some other mental or physical concern.
Role and Responsibilities
- Provides individual and group counseling, didactic and process groups, family counseling, as needed, and overall case management of residential, partial hospitalization program (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and outpatient clients.
- Processes screening and referrals, psychosocial assessments, individualized treatment plans, treatment plan reviews and updates, progress notes, utilization reviews, transition and discharge plans, and continuing care plans.
- Provides education to clients and families about mental health treatment, lapse, and recovery options.
- Maintains all files, paperwork, and records by quality assurance standards.
- Monitors the needs of clients and alums, including inter-agency referrals and follow-ups.
- Assures maintenance of client rights, health, welfare, and safety by providing support to all team members and by maintaining continuity of quality care.
- Makes client referrals for ongoing care, including medical and crisis care.
- Stays up to date on professional licenses and all necessary continuing education and supervision, as required.
- Advocates for insurance coverage through timely and thorough communication with third-party billing companies. Completes timely client reviews for insurance purposes.
- Maintains strict confidentiality on all client records and business-related records, as required under HIPAA guidelines.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Has limited or full licensure in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy, required.
- Has 2+ years of post-Master's clinical experience, preferred.
- Has active Certified Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor (CAADC) certification, preferred.
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Sanford Behavioral Health is an innovative and trusted leader in addiction, eating disorders, and co-occurring mental health treatment. We are located in Michigan, but our services reach far beyond with residential, outpatient and telehealth programs. Our mission is to raise the standard of care across Michigan and fill service gaps. Sanford is working hard to break down treatment barriers to meet the tremendous mental health needs of our community.
We are looking for a Clinical Therapist that has a strong foundation in behavioral health and cultural competency when collaborating with a multidisciplinary team (or has willingness to pursue this competency).
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ADA Disclaimer
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
EEOC Statement
Sanford Behavioral Health is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by Federal, State, or local laws.
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