Behavioral Health Clinician - Children Outpatient

Job description

Behavioral Health Clinician - Children Outpatient
Job Description
Under the general supervision of the Vice President of Direct Clinical Services, the Behavioral Health Clinician (Outpatient Children Services) will work with children, ages 6-21, who have serious emotional and behavioral health needs, their parents/caregivers and families.



PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides direct and indirect evidence-based therapeutic treatment services for children and families via the office or telehealth.
Aids families with accessing needed resources.
Provides referrals, as needed, and supports families with follow-up services.
Conducts assessments and develops treatment plans using a person-centered, solution-focused approach.
Provides individual, group, conjoint or family psychotherapy, case management, and support services.
Conducts integrated biopsychosocial assessments, determines provisional diagnoses, and participates in developing person/family centered youth guided treatment plans with children, youth and families.
Monitors the members’ progress and coordinates appropriate behavioral health and other needed services.
Initiates and develops care coordination across multi-systems to prevent out of home placements and prompts reunification and permanency.
Maintains an electronic medical record which includes required documentation of services provided, progress notes, treatment plans, periodic reviews and member rights documents.
Collaborates with clinical staff to manage and resolve crisis situations involving children and parents.
Engages in ongoing learning and education.
Ensures compliance with productivity benchmarks and state requirements for outpatient services, based on the needs of the family as outlined in their Individualized Plan of Service.
Attends team and staff meetings.
Collaborates with the Chief Medical Officer/Psychiatrist of Direct Services.
Directs and coordinates medical activities and activities related to patient care.
Performs related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:

A Master’s Degree from a recognized college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of professional clinical experience in a behavioral healthcare or mental health setting including one (1) year of full-time paid experience working with children and families in a behavioral health or mental health setting.

REQUIRED LICENSE(S).

A Valid State of Michigan clinical licensure: LMSW, LPC, LLP or PhD.

(A Limited License will be accepted)

A valid State of Michigan Driver’s License with a safe and acceptable driving record.

Professional Children’s Mental Health Professional (CMHP), per the Michigan PIHP/CMHSP Provider Qualifications per Medicaid Services

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is usually performed in both an office and outpatient setting and requires the employee to drive to different sites throughout Wayne County and the State of Michigan.
Must be available to work varied hours, including evenings.
Must be available on-call to respond to crisis situations.

This description is not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a general description of the essential functions performed. Management retains the discretion to add or change the position at any time.

Please Note: DWIHN requires proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions that may be required by law, will be approved when properly supported. Further information will be provided during the recruitment process.


The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer