Wedgwood Christian Services · 3 months ago
Outpatient Therapist (FT)
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$62K/yr - $78K/yrWedgwood Christian Services is dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by children and families through various supportive services. The Outpatient Therapist will provide therapy and casework to clients, conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care with other professionals to ensure comprehensive support for clients' needs.
CommunitiesHealth CareNursing and Residential Care
Responsibilities
Conduct assigned intake assessments for counseling, completing all required paperwork
Provide individual, family and/or multi-systems therapy for assigned clients
Maintain appropriate and timely progress notes and files on each client
Participate in biweekly individual supervision with the Outpatient Clinical Supervisor
Participate in bimonthly group team meetings presenting on cases and clinical topics as required. Participation includes the sharing of ideas, feedback, and department planning. Seek and solicit feedback as needed
Continually assess client’s needs and make appropriate referrals if additional services or a more intensive level of care is needed
Develop Treatment Plans, Quarterly Reviews, Discharge Summaries, Clinical Progress Notes, and other documents as required by contract
Coordinate the transfer/discharge process for the client and family, informing Outreach Clinical Supervisor, and necessary support staff of projected transfer/discharge goals
Monitor the quality of overall treatment services to clients on their caseload; and evaluate the adequacy of these services to meet treatment objectives. Communicate effectively with Wedgwood’s Psychiatric services regarding clinical as well as case management/financial issues as needs arise
Respect others and understand their needs and feelings, regardless of race, social, ethnic, economic, and religious background; have an attitude and aptitude for providing nurturance, being patient, and accepting others
Responsible for timely Quality Assurance compliance as related to employee’s roles and functions
Utilize educational opportunities and resources offered by the agency and through the profession for continued development of skills and clinical expertise
Use the knowledge and skills of his/her supervisor to increase both counseling and administrative skills
Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. The employee must maintain a consistent work schedule and be available during the assigned hours to perform the duties of this role
Work with the client, family, and other involved individuals, i.e. school personnel, probation officer, mentor, DHHS, medical personnel, etc. For the purposes of coordination of care, follow community partner, PIHP, CMH, and agency guidelines when providing treatment with patients receiving Medication-Assisted Treatment or other medical treatment. Provide education to clients, family, and other involved parties on MAT
Registration and continuous training completion toward a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) Development Plan from Michigan Certified Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP)
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field, from an accredited institution
Required to provide proof of limited or full license in one of the following areas: Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy
Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goal, purpose and objectives of the agency
Preferred
Experience providing individual, family and group counseling, preferred
Benefits
Relocation package
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Low cost medical plans with great coverage options
Holistic dental and vision plans
Pet insurance
Legal insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
Competitive time off
Direct deposit
Federal student loan forgiveness eligibility through PSLF
Paid Holidays
Short term disability
Long term disability
Life insurance up to 2x your annual salary
A full gymnasium with an attached 24hr wellness center that houses a wide variety of workout equipment
Walking trail that leads around the beautiful campus
Company
Wedgwood Christian Services
Wedgwood Christian Services offers residential care, counseling services, and community programs.
Founded in 1960
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Belinda DeHaven
Admin Coordinator to CEO
Daniel Gowdy, Ed.D.
President and CEO
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