This position is designed to divert youth from juvenile justice involvement, as well as enhance discharge planning for youth who are placed in out-of-home arrangements or in a psychiatric facility, regardless of insurance status.  This position will also work closely with the Hospital Liaison to provide outreach services to children who are being discharged from a psychiatric unit.  Will provide direct clinical services to children with severe emotional disturbance using a variety of intervention techniques including individual, group and family therapies, case consultation and coordination.  Will provide direct crisis intervention as needed to meet the child and family needs. 

$63,127-$73,127

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ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS (listing Position Specific functions first):

  • Provide therapy to address the unmet needs for children and families who are at risk of out-of-home/community placement and increased risk of COVID-19 transmission.
  • Provide clinical services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbance.
  • Provide indirect services for consumers, including case consultation and coordination, advocacy and referral.
  • Complete any necessary evaluations including Folstein, CAFAS and PECTAS, and crisis assessment to meet the needs of children and families.
  • Provide Individual and group therapy.
  • Participate actively in staff development activities including unit meetings, supervisory meetings, community meetings, applicable conferences and review of current literature regarding services to adults, children, and families.
  • Work cooperatively with Primary Care Physicians, local Courts, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Schools, Intermediate School District, Substance Use and other providers to promote provision of quality community-based services as a method of justice and/or hospital diversion.
  • Work cooperatively with other agency staff and different programs to insure provision of quality services.
  • Complete documentation of assessments, person-centered plans, review of compliance with documentation and contract requirements, quarterly reviews, and terminal evaluation summaries within time frames prescribed by unit policy in accordance with Medicaid and/or other third-party payor standards (including managed care).
  • Other duties as assigned.

LICENSING or CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Must have licensure with the State of Michigan as a fully licensed professional: Licensed Masters Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Psychologist preferred.
  • Limited Licensed Masters Social Worker, Limited Licensed Professional Counselor, or Master’s Limited Psychologist considered.
  • Must maintain licensure.

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Licensed Professional Counselor from an accredited university