Behavioral Therapist - Cadillac Michigan

Company: Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority
Location: Cadillac, Michigan
Posted On: 01/23/2025

IDD BEHAVIORAL THERAPIST - Cadillac PAY: $71,663 - $81,663 BENEFITS: Medical Insurance (4 options)Dental Insurance (2 options)Vision Insurance (2 options)Health Savings AccountHealthcare and dependent care flex spending accountMERS Retirement Plan (with Employer matching up to 5%)Guaranteed step increase every year on your anniversaryPaid Time Off (18 days in 1st year)Holidays (13 days)Sign On BonusReferral Bonus (when you refer someone to join our team)Employee Assistance ProgramShort Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityAccidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceNorthern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA) recognizes the value of and employs people with lived experience and believes strongly in Recovery and a Culture of Gentleness. To this end, this position requires a commitment to creating and maintaining a culture that 'Expects Recovery' and 'Encourages Gentleness.'Employees in this clinical position are responsible for developing behavioral plans and providing outpatient therapy for consumers with mental illness and intellectual/developmental disabilities. Will act on behalf of consumers to assure that services are offered consistent with the Board's mission statement and applicable policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide Outpatient Therapy for individuals with co-occurring Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Mental Illness to improve coping skills, regulate mood, enhance confidence and overall sense of wellbeing, and establish positive relationships with others.Work with consumers to develop realistic, measurable, single-outcome therapy objectives to help a consumer reach their goals of recovery and independence.Schedule and participate in intra and interagency meetings as needed to advocate for and coordinate services, to evaluate the recipient's progress and to ensure rights and freedoms are protected.Coordinate with clinical services staff the development and review of behavioral plans, as required, and will ensure compliance with Behavioral Treatment Committee procedure.Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to coordinate and provide services based on medical necessity.Provide in-service and training opportunities to co-workers and service providers in the greater mental health system.Participate, as a resource person, in program/service reviews or audits, i.e., clinic services, specialized residential, etc. and assist as requested in completing and implementing plans of correction.Maintain current knowledge of mental health symptomatology, intervention, and treatment strategies.Aid in staff training and crisis intervention services related to psychological or behavioral treatment as indicated. QUALIFICATIONS: Credentialed by NLCMHA to provide services in this professional discipline.QIDP qualified LICENSING or CERTIFICATIONS: Must have licensure with the State of Michigan as a Licensed Master's Social Worker or Limited Licensed Master's Social Worker. Must maintain licensure. MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.Must be motivated to work with the developmentally disabled and be able to demonstrate knowledge of the special needs of this population. Although not a requirement it is preferred that this knowledge is in part the result of prior direct experience with a minimum of one year experience working with the developmentally disabled population. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL ABILITIES: This position may require irregular hours.This position may require travel by personal vehicle if an agency vehicle is not available.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. NLCMHA EEO Statement Northern Lakes CMH Authority is an _ equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Northern Lakes CMH Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or based on sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws. _ Hiring decisions are based exclusively on merit, qualifications and business needs. Job Type: Full-timePay: $71,663.00 - $81,663.00 per yearBenefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insuranceWork Location: In personby Jobble More...

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