Behavioral Health Clinician - Behavioral Health Urgent Care - Macomb - Full-time

Easterseals MORC is hiring for an Behavioral Health Clinician - Behavioral Health Urgent Care to help make a difference and become part of something bigger than yourself!

We are looking for Game Changers  

The types of people who wake up excited to make a difference. The superheroes of their field who care about the people they serve. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team. 

Benefits:

• Low-cost Dental/Health/Vision insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement, and up to 5 days paid FMLA for maternity, paternity, foster care and adoption
• Generous 401K retirement plan
• Paid leave options available
• Up to $125 bonus for taking 5 days off in a row
• 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Wellness Programs
• We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer
• We provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward hard work & dedication
• Mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS rate
• Free financial planning services through our partnerships with the LoVasco Consulting Group, and SoFi
• Student loan repayment options
• Pet Insurance

Minimum Qualification:

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Must hold one of the following Michigan licenses:
  • LLP (Limited Licensed Psychologist) or LP (Fully Licensed Psychologist)
  • LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker)
  • LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
• Must meet qualifications of a Mental Health Professional (MHP) as defined by Michigan Medicaid (PIHP/CMHSP guidelines).
• CAADC (Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor) or enrollment in a CAADC development plan through MCBAP is required—or willingness to enroll within 3 months of hire.
• Minimum of one year of experience working in behavioral health.

Essential Job Functions:

• Engage individuals in a welcoming, hopeful, empathetic manner even during acute phase.
• Collaborates as part of an interdisciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating services for psychiatric, co-morbid, and/or co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorder consumers in the urgent care setting. 
• Deliver urgent care services to persons presenting with complex needs in physical health, mental health and substance abuse.
• Collaborate, communicate and act as a liaison with primary care physicians, outpatient behavioral health providers, local crisis programs, etc. 
• Triages individuals as the check-in for behavioral health urgent care including determining if the individual needs higher level of care. 
• Implement integrated strength based assessment(s) interviews to assess the presence, onset, symptoms and patterns of behavioral health, substance use, and psychiatric disorders. Assess for acute needs and risk and provide/arrange for appropriate stage wise intervention. Demonstrate the knowledge of diagnostic criteria for psychiatric and substance use disorders
• Use standardized screening tools such as SAFE-T with CSSRS, PHQ9, PTSD-5, and AUDIT/ AUDIT-C. 
• Records the assessment, plan, progress and other significant information regarding the individual for agency case records.
• Assist individuals with identifying changes in behavior, attitude, feeling and thought that are triggers for relapse. Assist in the development of a relapse prevention/crisis plan utilizing personal, community and provider supports. Create clear and understandable crisis plans with individuals. 
• Provide referrals and develop discharge and after care plans to ensure continued care. 
• Provides, therapeutic intervention, crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques on a limited, short-term basis. Evaluates the outcomes of therapeutic interventions.  
• Provide education and consultative services to help individuals, families and support persons to understand the disorder(s), the phases of recovery, service options and course of treatment. 
• Clinicians will encourage participation in various aftercare programs and services such as 12-step, peer support, and link to community supports. 
• May perform case management functions and act as a liaison, refer individuals, and provide educational and consultative services. 
• Collaborates across disciplines for co-treatment/consultation of complex co-occurring mental health needs and Substance Use Disorders.
• Provide support, education and reinforce the use of prescribed medication to treat both substance use and/or psychiatric disorders.
• Demonstrates knowledge of principles of trauma informed care. 
• Willingness to support and assist individuals with trauma related issues. 
• Work closely with the BHUC team, with focus on collaboration, flexibility, and teamwork to ensure excellent delivery of service.
• Attends team huddles and team meetings. 
• Willingness to work flexible schedule which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays based on business needs

Easterseals MORC was awarded Metro Detroit and West Michigan 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For!