The Integrated Infant Mental Health Therapist will work within the program staff and community sources team to provide a continuum of services to young children and families in an effort to strengthen and preserve families, assist in identifying individual needs, and provide and assist in coordinating services to meet each individuals needs. The position will be housed in a medical setting and the position will be a member of the OB/GYN team and/or partner with Labor and Delivery departments.
Master's degree in social work, psychology or other related human service field required.
Registration/licensure as a social worker, counselor, or psychologist in the State of Michigan required. Certification preferred.
Infant Mental Health certification, endorsement or waiver required for 0 - 3 population required upon hire or within 3 months of employment.
At least one year direct clinical experience in providing therapy services to young children and their families preferred.
COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES:
Must have reliable mode of transportation and must possess a current valid State of Michigan chauffeur's driver's license and automobile insurance that is insurable. Must meet SFS and our insurance carrier guidelines for the transportation of children/ clients.
Basic knowledge of adult mental illness and child development required.
Good assessment skills.
Willingness to provide group interventions required.
Ability to demonstrate commitment, caring and respect for children and adults from diverse backgrounds whom have multiple needs or problems.
Ability to work cooperatively and responsibly as a member of a team with colleagues, supervisors, agency staff and collateral contacts.
Ability to develop treatment plans and coordinate needed services to fulfill plans.
Ability to role model appropriate child-handling techniques to parents and staff.
Development and implementation of Individualized Plan of Service utilizing Person Centered Planning.
Ability to make critical decisions independent of immediate supervision.
Knowledge of community resources and linkages.
Experience with multiple major human service delivery systems (FIA, public health, education, etc.) preferred.
Knowledge of theory and practice of individual, group and family systems treatment.
Competence in the delivery of crisis intervention services and in brief and time-limited therapy.
Must be computer literate.
Good understanding of child development, parent/child dynamics, common childhood behavior problems and appropriate interventions.
Ability to effectively, appropriately, and accurately communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to meet productivity expectation as assigned by program supervisor.
Ability and willingness to abide by all Starfish Family Services confidentiality policies.
Ability to demonstrate compassion and sensitivity and to respect the privacy and special needs of our clients.
Must have a commitment to the welfare of the children and families the program serves and to the delivery of quality services.
Ability to work flexible hours as needed (i.e. some evenings or week-end work is required).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide comprehensive assessments and treatment planning with measurable objectives.
Provide support and crisis intervention with families and children involved with the program.
Assist in coordination and referrals of support services to parents.
Provide Infant Mental Health services in the home environment
Meet client service hours requirements
Provide parent education and guidance.
Work with the OB/GYN and/or Labor and Delivery team to coordinate overall health and wellness for clients
Work cooperatively as a member of a team with program staff and community resources.
Participate in monthly marketing and outreach activities, develop referral relationships with other agencies and maintain those referral relationships.
Provide programming and mental health training to other professionals.
Maintain client files in order and up to date for the 0-3 program.
Submit timely and accurate documentation of services, billing data and required paperwork
Provide client transportation as needed and appropriate for case plan
Responsible for working with team members, supervisor, child, families and community contacts in a manner that is conducive to the philosophy and mission of the program and agency.
Participate in individual and group supervision
Participate in on-going personal and professional development including in-service training, peer review, external workshops and seminars.
Accept and emulate the mission of SFS.
Assist in finding and directing clients in case of an emergency such as a fire or tornado.
Cooperate in any investigation related to personnel, licensing, accreditation or other circumstances.
Attend all agency and departmental meetings and training as required.
Adhere to all Lifespan policies and procedures as it relates to documentation, productivity, training requirements, CMH guidelines, and confidentiality.
LICENSING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid driver's license and / or reliable transportation.
Must o btain TB (Tuberculous), CV-19 and Flu (Influenza) vaccinations to participate as a vendor for all Medical Health Systems that Starfish/Integrated-IMH program supports. Circumstances preventing vaccination, and corresponding accommodations will be reviewed and considered.
Starfish Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EOE/M/F/D/V
