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Company Summary:
AuSable Valley Community Mental Health Authority provides quality prevention, education, and mental health services, in a fiscally responsible manner, in Iosco, Ogemaw, and Oscoda Counties, which are aimed at improving the health and welfare of persons served, promote greater independence, and improve the quality of life for people in these counties with developmental disabilities, mental illness or substance use disorders.
Outpatient Therapist
To provide outpatient clinical services in designated county to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities. Persons with Lived Experience with mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities or substance abuse disorders are encouraged to apply. The Outpatient therapist has specific responsibility of providing individual and group therapy directly to consumers in designated locations. The Outpatient therapist must maintain documentation compliance and adherence to AVCMHA policy and procedure. Further responsibilities include collaboration with community referral sources and interagency colleagues, crisis intervention, and emergency on-call participation. The Outpatient therapist is responsible for the management of an individual caseload, fidelity to evidence-based practices, and collaboration amongst referral sources. The Outpatient therapist is responsible for determining individual eligibility for initial Agency services.
Requirements
Minimum qualification for Outpatient Therapist is a master's degree in Social Work (MSW) and be licensed by the State of Michigan in their relative field as a full license (LMSW) or Limited License (LLMSW) or Masters in Counseling (licenses include LPC and LLPC).
About Us:
AuSable Valley Community Mental Health Authority has many opportunities for those looking to make a difference in the lives of our community members by providing beneficial and cost-effective services to our consumers. AVCMHA provides State funded public mental health services to Iosco, Ogemaw, and Oscoda counties in northern Michigan. Services are provided to people with an Intellectual or Developmental Disability (I/DD), a Serious Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), and/or those who may be Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED).
The right person will have the ability to demonstrate knowledge of, follow and utilize agency policies and procedures. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed within the organizational Job Description for this position are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule and travel throughout the Board's coverage area and, at times, around different areas of the state. Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Michigan, vehicle insurance as required by Michigan Law, and a good driving record; be a U.S. Citizen or have possession of necessary papers allowing holder to work legally within the United States.
Excellent Benefit Package includes:
PTO (paid time off) Accrual Program
Paid Holidays
BC/BS PPO Medical Benefits
Health Savings Account
Flex Savings Account
Dental
Vision
Pension Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Student Loan Payment Assistance
Term Life Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
AFLAC
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
AuSable Valley Community Mental Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
AuSable Valley Community Mental Health Authority provides quality prevention, education, and mental health services, in a fiscally responsible manner, in Iosco, Ogemaw, and Oscoda Counties, which are aimed at improving the health and welfare of persons served, promote greater independence, and improve the quality of life for people in these counties with developmental disabilities, mental illness or substance use disorders.
Outpatient Therapist
To provide outpatient clinical services in designated county to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities. Persons with Lived Experience with mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities or substance abuse disorders are encouraged to apply. The Outpatient therapist has specific responsibility of providing individual and group therapy directly to consumers in designated locations. The Outpatient therapist must maintain documentation compliance and adherence to AVCMHA policy and procedure. Further responsibilities include collaboration with community referral sources and interagency colleagues, crisis intervention, and emergency on-call participation. The Outpatient therapist is responsible for the management of an individual caseload, fidelity to evidence-based practices, and collaboration amongst referral sources. The Outpatient therapist is responsible for determining individual eligibility for initial Agency services.
Requirements
Minimum qualification for Outpatient Therapist is a master's degree in Social Work (MSW) and be licensed by the State of Michigan in their relative field as a full license (LMSW) or Limited License (LLMSW) or Masters in Counseling (licenses include LPC and LLPC).
- CADC or CAADC (preferred but not required)
- Additional requirements for this position include but are not limited to the following:
- After Hours Emergency Services On Call Responsibilities
- Ability to assess, diagnose using the DSM5 and treat adults and children with SMI/SED/I/DD
- Have valid State of Mi License to practice. Full license preferred, Limited accepted.
- Ability to enter documentation into electronic medical record.
- Must have strong organization and time management skills
About Us:
AuSable Valley Community Mental Health Authority has many opportunities for those looking to make a difference in the lives of our community members by providing beneficial and cost-effective services to our consumers. AVCMHA provides State funded public mental health services to Iosco, Ogemaw, and Oscoda counties in northern Michigan. Services are provided to people with an Intellectual or Developmental Disability (I/DD), a Serious Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), and/or those who may be Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED).
The right person will have the ability to demonstrate knowledge of, follow and utilize agency policies and procedures. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed within the organizational Job Description for this position are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule and travel throughout the Board's coverage area and, at times, around different areas of the state. Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Michigan, vehicle insurance as required by Michigan Law, and a good driving record; be a U.S. Citizen or have possession of necessary papers allowing holder to work legally within the United States.
Excellent Benefit Package includes:
PTO (paid time off) Accrual Program
Paid Holidays
BC/BS PPO Medical Benefits
Health Savings Account
Flex Savings Account
Dental
Vision
Pension Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Student Loan Payment Assistance
Term Life Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
AFLAC
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
AuSable Valley Community Mental Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.