SCCMHA JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Mental Health Therapist - Outpatient Services
Pay Range: $70,019.03 - 87,286.82 annually
$6,000 Recruitment Bonus for Clinical Master level new hires!! ($2,000 paid at start, $2,000 paid after 3 months, and $2,000 paid after successful probation period.)
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Under general supervision of Mental Health Supervisor (Outpatient Services), provides psychotherapy to adults, children and adolescents seeking mental/behavioral health services including substance use disorders and their families for Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA). Completes screenings and thorough assessments. Formulates and implements a person-centered/self-directed treatment plan and documents services provided and progress achieved. This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support culturally competent/sensitive, recovery-based practices; person centered planning as a shared decision-making process with the individual, who defines his/her life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and a trauma informed culture of safety to aid consumer in the recovery process.
WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT:
Works in clinic and community settings with adults, children and adolescents seeking mental/behavioral health services including substance use disorders and their families. Utilizes computer for documentation, data collection, spreadsheets, etc. May have contact with consumers who may have a communicable disease, and who may be hostile, aggressive, and/or potentially violent. Requires travel to multiple locations, sometimes in bad weather.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master’s degree in a mental health related field from an accredited school.
Experience: A minimum of one (1) year in experience in human services.
Licenses and Credentials: Valid Michigan Driver’s license with a good driving record.
A limited licensed master’s social worker (LLMSW), licensed master’s social worker (LMSW), limited licensed professional counselor (LLPC), licensed professional counselor (LPC), limited licensed marriage and family therapist (LLMFT), licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), limited licensed psychologist (LLP) and licensed psychologist (LP).
**Completion of Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or is a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) within two years of hire.
