Position: ACT Therapist
Req.#: 25-34
FTE: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Unit: UAW
Department/Location: Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Department
Wage range: $27.49-$36.44. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package.
Additional Compensation: 10% premium, $100 When scheduled On-Call for a 24hr period
ACT Therapist
Network180 employees make a difference in people’s lives every day, making our community a better place to live. We are the behavioral health organization responsible for the delivery of mental health, substance abuse treatment coordination, and developmental disabilities services for Kent County. We need individuals who are passionate about making a difference by helping others.
We are seeking an ACT therapist to be responsible for Person-Centered Planning to develop an Individual Plan of Service. Provide on-going linking, coordinating, and monitoring of services within the standards of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) evidence-based model. Provide evidence based, trauma and recovery focused therapy to clients of Network180’s ACT team.
This is a full-time position, Monday – Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm, with rotating on call shifts. The employee will work in-person at our ACT Department location: 1131 Ionia Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Network180 has made the safety of our employees a priority. We provide Personal Protection Equipment to our employees and thorough safety and cleaning protocols are in place. Job interviews are being conducted via the internet or in person.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapist, Counseling or Counseling Psychology
- Certification or Licensure in the State of Michigan as a licensed or limited licensed master social worker, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or psychologist OR able to obtain a limited license within three (3) months of hire
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job related use including transporting of individuals served
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and skills and capabilities of bridging language/cultural barriers to Network180 services within diverse communities
PREFERRED QUALFICATIONS:
- Fully licensed LMSW, LPC, or LMFT preferred
- One-year full-time experience working with persons with mental illness preferred
- CAADC certification through MCBAP or be able to obtain a development plan for the credential preferred
- Training in and experience with providing Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy preferred
- Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed on the job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
For a detailed job description and responsibilities please see pdf document attached to this posting on the Network180 Career's site.. Applications are accepted until the position is filled. Network180 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Network180 participates on E-Verify.
Network180 is a drug and alcohol-free workplace, which includes the prohibition of medical and recreational marijuana use. Successful completion of a drug screen is part of our background check process.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at 616 336-3909 or [email protected].
We are committed to attracting a diverse and talented work force to meet the needs of our diverse community. Network180 offers an attractive benefit package including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
