Mental Health Clinician - IDD Behavioral Health
Master's
Join Our Team at Easterseals MORC – Mental Health Clinician - IDD Behavioral Health
Make a difference, grow your career, and become part of something bigger than yourself!
We’re looking for Game Changers—
People who wake up excited to help others, the superheroes in their field who genuinely care about the individuals 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, or 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
- PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer
- Bonuses and incentives to reward dedication and hard work
- Mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS rate
- Free financial planning through LoVasco Consulting Group and SoFi
- Student loan repayment options
- Pet Insurance
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling
- Hold licensure as a Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist (TLLP), Limited Licensed Master of Social Work (LLMSW), or Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) from the State of Michigan.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing group and individual counseling preferred
- Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver's license and current auto insurance.
- Must possess knowledge and understanding of co-occurring disorders (mental health & substance abuse) and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Essential Job Functions:
- Perform a thorough assessment of functional ability related to behaviors of concern, emotional and social needs, the physical and social environment in which consumers work and reside, the relationships individuals have with their parents, staff, housemates, and family, as well as the individual's physiology.
- Provides analysis of vulnerabilities and any medication effects.
- Provide evaluation and facilitate psychological diagnosis.
- Provide information related to guardianship status and individuals ability to make decisions.
- Participates in the Person Centered Planning activities, when needed, to establish the Person Centered Plan and consult with the circle of supports on professional services.
- Develops support plans (e.g., direct individual or group therapy, skill acquisition plans, staff support plans, preventative strategies, etc.) that facilitate a feeling of being valued, the establishment of meaningful personal relationships, the ability to make meaningful choices based on life experiences, and the acquisition of and the ability to practice new skills
- Provides individual, family, and group therapy.
- Provides referrals to community treatment services, Psychiatrist, and other support services.
- Performs crisis intervention as needed.
- Prepare, present and serve on the Behavior Support Committee.
- Provide training to individuals, parents, care givers, peers, professionals, related to the support plan.
- Evaluates individual progress towards achieving goals as outlined in the support plan.
- Develops the measure of progress such as charts, graphs, photos, journals, etc.
- Support plans to include measurable goals and objectives, are time limited and include methodologies
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