FAST THERAPIST-CRISIS SERVICES Pay: ($69,284-$79,284) Benefits: Medical Insurance (4 options) Dental Insurance (2 options) Vision Insurance (2 options) Health Savings Account Healthcare and dependent care flex spending account MERS Retirement Plan (with Employer matching up to 5%) Guaranteed step increase every year on your anniversary Paid Time Off (18 days in your 1st year) Holidays (13 days) $1000 Sign On Incentive Referral Bonus (when you refer someone to join our team) Employee Assistance Program Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Individuals in this clinical position are responsible for providing case coordination, brief intensive individual therapy and crisis intervention. This position functions as a member of a team to carry out the NLCMHA's clinical, emergency and assessment services. This position reports to the Operations Manager or CMCO as assigned. This position provides no direct supervisory responsibilities. ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS: Promote, educate, and outreach to agencies and communities regarding the FAST Mobile Crisis Team for Children. Responsible for development, implementation and coordination of the protocols and systems of Family Assessment and Safety Team. Rapidly respond to any crisis, emotional symptoms and/or behaviors in the home and/or community that are disrupting the child's or youth's functioning. Provide immediate intervention to assist children and their parents/caregivers in de-escalating behaviors, emotional symptoms, and/or dynamics impacting the child's functioning ability. This may include but is not limited to: De-escalation of the current crisis. Assessments and identifying current strengths and needs of the child and family. Development of a crisis safety plan. Stabilization services to assist return to stable living. Skills training to minimize future crisis situations. Facilitation of inpatient hospitalization. Connecting to ongoing support services and/or other community resources. Coordinate with current providers. Short term follow-up including individual & family therapy. Effectively engage, assess, deliver, and plan for appropriate interventions to minimize risk, aid in stabilization of services, and improve functioning. Enhance the child's parents/caregivers ability to access any identified community-based supports, resources, and services. Provide effective follow up care to assist in stabilization and reorientation to safe and healthy behaviors. Prevent/reduce the need for care in a more restrictive setting (inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, detention, etc.) by providing community-based intervention and resource development. Provide consultation to other community agencies and professionals (police, courts, medical providers, schools, etc.) as needed. Collaborate with consumers interdisciplinary team as needed to review consumer needs and programming. Participate in jail diversion activity as it relates to FAST services. Participate in Quality Assurance case review procedures, including consumer satisfaction. May participate in the Access function as assigned. Provide crisis services in conjunction with Crisis Services Team as needed. Maintain knowledge of mental health symptomatology, intervention, and treatment strategies. LICENSING or CERTIFICATIONS: Licensed Masters Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Psychologist preferred. Limited Licensed Masters Social Worker, Limited Licensed Professional Counselor, or Master's Limited Psychologist considered. Additional certification may be required for specialized services, such as CAC, Gerontology. MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Licensed Professional Counselor from an accredited university, or a degree in Nursing. Two years of experience in a mental health related field. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position may require irregular hours. This position may require travel by personal vehicle if an agency vehicle is not available. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasionally: Lifting up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance, Stretching/Reaching, Exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious disease, Exposure to hazardous material, Stooping (bend at waist) Frequently: Hand/Finger Dexterity, Talking in person, Talking on the telephone, Hearing in person, Hearing on the telephone, Vision for close work. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $69,284.00 - $79,284.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Education: Master's (Required) Work Location: In person<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Xz0AqDDx1m7pm%2b1zInoAtgb" width="0" height="0" />

**Fast Therapist - Crisis Services**

Join our dynamic team as a Fast Therapist in Crisis Services. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children and families in crisis.

**Job Description**

- Provide case coordination, brief intensive individual therapy, and crisis intervention.
- Function as a member of a team to carry out clinical, emergency, and assessment services.
- Promote, educate, and outreach to agencies and communities regarding the FAST Mobile Crisis Team for Children.
- Develop, implement, and coordinate the protocols and systems of the Family Assessment and Safety Team.
- Rapidly respond to any crisis, emotional symptoms, and/or behaviors in the home and/or community that are disrupting the child's or youth's functioning.
- Provide immediate intervention to assist children and their parents/caregivers in de-escalating behaviors, emotional symptoms, and/or dynamics impacting the child's functioning ability.
- Conduct assessments and identify current strengths and needs of the child and family.
- Develop a crisis safety plan and provide stabilization services to assist return to stable living.
- Facilitate inpatient hospitalization when necessary and connect families to ongoing support services and community resources.
- Coordinate with current providers and provide short-term follow-up including individual & family therapy.
- Effectively engage, assess, deliver, and plan for appropriate interventions to minimize risk, aid in stabilization of services, and improve functioning.
- Enhance the child's parents/caregivers ability to access any identified community-based supports, resources, and services.
- Provide effective follow-up care to assist in stabilization and reorientation to safe and healthy behaviors.
- Prevent/reduce the need for care in a more restrictive setting by providing community-based intervention and resource development.
- Provide consultation to other community agencies and professionals as needed.
- Collaborate with consumers' interdisciplinary team as needed to review consumer needs and programming.
- Participate in jail diversion activity as it relates to FAST services.
- Participate in Quality Assurance case review procedures, including consumer satisfaction.
- Maintain knowledge of mental health symptomatology, intervention, and treatment strategies.

**Requirements**

- Licensed Masters Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Psychologist preferred. Limited Licensed Masters Social Worker, Limited Licensed Professional Counselor, or Master's Limited Psychologist considered. Additional certification may be required for specialized services, such as CAC or Gerontology.
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Licensed Professional Counselor from an accredited university, or a degree in Nursing.
- Two years of experience in a mental health-related field.

**Benefits**

- Pay range: $69,284 - $79,284 per year.
- Medical insurance (4 options).
- Dental insurance (2 options).
- Vision insurance (2 options).
- Health Savings Account.
- Healthcare and dependent care flex spending account.
- MERS Retirement Plan (with employer matching up to 5%).
- Guaranteed step increase every year on your anniversary.
- Paid Time Off (18 days in your 1st year).
- Holidays (13 days).
- $1000 sign-on incentive.
- Referral bonus (when you refer someone to join our team).
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Short-term disability.
- Long-term disability.
- Accidental death & dismemberment insurance.

**Working Conditions/Physical Requirements**

This position may require irregular hours and travel by personal vehicle if an agency vehicle is not available. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Occasionally: Lifting up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance, stretching/reaching, exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease, exposure to hazardous material, stooping (bend at waist).

Frequently: Hand/finger dexterity, talking in person, talking on the telephone, hearing in person, hearing on the telephone, vision for close work.

Crisis Therapist

CRISIS CLINICAL THERAPIST TRAVERSE CITY PAY: Staff V - $58,399 - $66,899 Staff VII - $71,663 - $81,663 BENEFITS: Medical Insurance (4 options) Dental Insurance (2 options) Vision Insurance (2 options) Health Savings Account Healthcare and dependent care flex spending account MERS Retirement Plan (with Employer matching up to 5%) Guaranteed step increase every year on your anniversary Paid Time Off (18 days in 1st year) Holidays (13 days) Sign On Bonus Referral Bonus (when you refer someone to join our team) Employee Assistance Program Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA) recognizes the value of and employs people with lived experience and believes strongly in Recovery and a Culture of Gentleness. To this end, this position requires a commitment to creating and maintaining a culture that "Expects Recovery" and "Encourages Gentleness." Primary duties of this clinical position involve the performance of Crisis Intervention, Jail Services Access and Authorization. This position works with law enforcement to provide case consultation, crisis intervention, service coordination, and referrals/linkage to resources for individuals, who were identified as requiring mental health/substance use-related supports. This position functions as a member of a team to carry out the NLCMHA's clinical, emergency and assessment services. Activities will also include screening of non-emergent requests for service; initial clinical assessment of individual to determine appropriate level of care or provide referral assistance; initial orientation to CMH services; authorization/reauthorization of services to consumers with mental illness or developmental disabilities. This position also requires experience with populations served, familiarity with the wide range of programs and services provided by or purchased by NLCMHA and an ability to match consumers to the appropriate scope and intensity of services required. This position is not responsible for the direct supervision of staff. This position reports to the Operations Manager as assigned. This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide crisis intervention services to police, school and hospital personnel, and community residents dealing with crisis situations. This includes referrals as well as diagnostic assessment and crisis intervention treatment. Conduct emergency on-site assessments of clients to determine the need for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. Provides mobile response to a variety of community settings upon law enforcement's request/referral, including homes, businesses, shelters, etc. Provide essential access system functions, including screening, eligibility determination, collection of relevant information for reporting and decision-making purposes, referrals, provision of relevant consumer information and provision of outreach services when necessary. Provide new consumer initial orientation to CMH services including Person Centered Planning process. Working knowledge of external agencies and providers and ability to assist requestors of service in linking to other providers when there is a need. Follow up with individuals when appropriate. Assure that customers with Limited English Proficiency or other special needs have available and receive appropriate assistance with respect to all CMHSP services, including access to and utilization of the PIHP grievance and appeal process. Obtain sufficient information from individuals requesting service to determine their apparent eligibility for service including demographics, clinical assessment and diagnosis, level of care determination and referrals. Collaborate with consumers (and staff) in assessing their needs, develop treatment goals, objectives, methodologies, timeliness, and evaluate progress toward goals. Provide consultation to other community agencies and professionals (police, courts, clergy, etc.) as needed. Participation in an on-call rotation schedule may be required after-hours, weekends, or holidays. Participate in Quality Assurance case review procedures, including consumer satisfaction. Participate actively in staff development activities including unit meetings, supervisory meetings, community meetings, applicable conferences, and review of current literature regarding services. Work cooperatively with Law Enforcement, Primary Care Physicians, Local Courts, Family Independence Agencies, Schools, ISD, Substance Abuse and other providers to promote provision of quality community-based services. Provide emergency services to jail inmates and other clinical interventions as assigned. Participate in jail diversion activity as it relates to emergency services. Maintain knowledge of mental health symptomatology, intervention and treatment strategies. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Credentialed by NLCMHA to provide services in this professional discipline. LICENSING or CERTIFICATIONS: Must have licensure with the State of Michigan as a licensed professional preferred: Licensed Masters Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Psychologist preferred. Limited Licensed Masters Social Worker, Limited Licensed Professional Counselor, and Limited Licensed Psychologist will be considered. Must maintain licensure. MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Must have a master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling from an accredited university. Two (2) years' experience in the mental health field with experience in working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and individuals with Developmental Disabilities. A bachelor's degree in social work or a licensed RN will be considered. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position may require irregular hours. This position may require travel by personal vehicle if an agency vehicle is not available. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasionally lift up to 25lbs with or without assistance, stretching/reaching, exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious disease, exposure to hazardous material, stooping (bend at the waist) Frequently use of hand/finger dexterity, talking in person, talking on the telephone, hearing in person, hearing on the telephone, vision for close work. NLCMHA EEO Statement _ Northern Lakes CMH Authority _ is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering _ a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Northern Lakes CMH Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or based on sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws. _ Hiring decisions are based exclusively on merit, qualifications and business needs. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $58,399.00 - $81,663.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Work Location: In person<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?8vtR65FWeb%2flTqzstC0Iiwg" width="0" height="0" />

**Crisis Clinical Therapist**

Join our team at Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA) in Traverse City, where we recognize the value of lived experience and are committed to fostering a culture that "Expects Recovery" and "Encourages Gentleness." This position involves providing critical crisis intervention and support services to individuals in need.

**Job Description**

- Perform crisis intervention, jail services access, and authorization.
- Work with law enforcement to provide case consultation, crisis intervention, service coordination, and referrals/linkage to resources for individuals requiring mental health/substance use-related supports.
- Conduct emergency on-site assessments of clients to determine the need for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization.
- Provide mobile response to various community settings upon law enforcement's request/referral.
- Screen non-emergent requests for service and conduct initial clinical assessments to determine appropriate levels of care.
- Provide new consumer initial orientation to CMH services, including the Person Centered Planning process.
- Collaborate with consumers in assessing their needs and developing treatment goals.
- Provide consultation to other community agencies and professionals as needed.
- Participate in Quality Assurance case review procedures and staff development activities.
- Maintain knowledge of mental health symptomatology, intervention, and treatment strategies.

**Requirements**

- Must be credentialed by NLCMHA to provide services in this professional discipline.
- Must have licensure with the State of Michigan as a licensed professional preferred: Licensed Masters Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Psychologist preferred. Limited Licensed Masters Social Worker, Limited Licensed Professional Counselor, and Limited Licensed Psychologist will be considered.
- Must have a master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling from an accredited university.
- Two years of experience in the mental health field with experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and individuals with developmental disabilities.

**Benefits**

- Medical insurance (4 options)
- Dental insurance (2 options)
- Vision insurance (2 options)
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare and dependent care flex spending account
- MERS Retirement Plan (with employer matching up to 5%)
- Guaranteed step increase every year on your anniversary
- Paid Time Off (18 days in the first year)
- Holidays (13 days)
- Sign-on bonus
- Referral bonus (when you refer someone to join our team)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Accidental death & dismemberment insurance

**Working Conditions/Physical Requirements**

This position may require irregular hours and travel by personal vehicle if an agency vehicle is not available. The physical demands include occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs, stretching/reaching, exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease, and frequently using hand/finger dexterity.

**Community Overview**

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or based on sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws. Hiring decisions are based exclusively on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

Clinical Crisis Therapist

PART-TIME OUTPATIENT CLINICAL THERAPIST PAY: $34.35/hr - $38.78/hr Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA) recognizes the value of and employs people with lived experience and believes strongly in Recovery and a Culture of Gentleness. To this end, this position requires a commitment to creating and maintaining a culture that "Expects Recovery" and "Encourages Gentleness." NLCMHA is seeking a part-time Outpatient Clinical Therapist in the Houghton Lake office. Individuals in this clinical position are responsible for providing case coordination, individual and group therapies, and crisis intervention to adults with serious and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders. This position functions as a member of a team to carry out the NLCMHA's clinical, crisis, and assessment services. This position reports to the Operations Manager or CCO as assigned. This position provides no direct supervisory responsibilities. ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS: Provide effective individual and group therapy to adults with mental illness with an emphasis on evidence-based modalities Provide crises intervention services as assigned Collaborate with consumers (and staff) in assessing their needs, develop treatment goals, objectives, methodologies, timeliness, and evaluate progress toward goals Provide consultation to other community agencies and professionals (police, courts, clergy, etc.) as needed Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of program services Participate in Quality Assurance case review procedures, including customer satisfaction Provide services to jail inmates and participate in jail diversion activities as needed Coordinate Person-Centered Planning. In doing so, attends total spectrum of the individual's needs, including but not necessarily limited to; housing, family relationships, social activities, education, finance, employment, health (including special needs), recreation, mobility, protective services, and documents as appropriate. Collaborate with consumers (and staff) in assessing their needs, develop treatment goals, objective, methodologies, timeliness, and evaluate progress toward goals Request when necessary, review of the individual program plan by the individual's interdisciplinary team Maintain knowledge of mental health symptomatology, intervention, and treatment strategies. Must meet management expectations for position performance QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES: Credentialed by NLCMHA to provide services in this professional discipline. Must maintain necessary credentialing, licensing and certifications to meet Federal and Michigan state regulations and laws in order to provide mental health services. LICENSING or CERTIFICATIONS: Must have licensure with the State of Michigan as a fully licensed professional: Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Psychologist Limited Licensed Master's Social Worker (LLMSW) Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling from an accredited University Two (2) years' experience in a mental health related field WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position may require irregular hours This position may require travel by personal vehicle if an agency vehicle is not available May be required to travel with the NLCMHA six-county catchment area Requires extended periods of sitting/sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in accordance with applicable laws The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in accordance with applicable laws Occasionally: Lifting up to 25 lbs with or without assistance, Stretching/Reaching, Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease, Exposure to hazardous material, Stooping (bend at waist) Frequently: Hand/finger dexterity, Talking in person, talking on the telephone, hearing in person, hearing on the telephone, vision for close work Job Type: Part-time Pay: $34.35 - $38.78 per hour Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?NjfZMvqqLd%2f2UVnhsedvhAj" width="0" height="0" />

**Part-Time Outpatient Clinical Therapist**

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA) recognizes the value of and employs people with lived experience and believes strongly in Recovery and a Culture of Gentleness. To this end, this position requires a commitment to creating and maintaining a culture that "Expects Recovery" and "Encourages Gentleness." NLCMHA is seeking a part-time Outpatient Clinical Therapist in the Houghton Lake office. Individuals in this clinical position are responsible for providing case coordination, individual and group therapies, and crisis intervention to adults with serious and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders. This position functions as a member of a team to carry out the NLCMHA's clinical, crisis, and assessment services. This position reports to the Operations Manager or CCO as assigned. This position provides no direct supervisory responsibilities.

**Job Description**

- Provide effective individual and group therapy to adults with mental illness with an emphasis on evidence-based modalities
- Provide crisis intervention services as assigned
- Collaborate with consumers (and staff) in assessing their needs, develop treatment goals, objectives, methodologies, timeliness, and evaluate progress toward goals
- Provide consultation to other community agencies and professionals (police, courts, clergy, etc.) as needed
- Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of program services
- Participate in Quality Assurance case review procedures, including customer satisfaction
- Provide services to jail inmates and participate in jail diversion activities as needed
- Coordinate Person-Centered Planning, attending to the total spectrum of the individual's needs, including but not limited to housing, family relationships, social activities, education, finance, employment, health (including special needs), recreation, mobility, protective services, and document as appropriate
- Request when necessary, review of the individual program plan by the individual's interdisciplinary team
- Maintain knowledge of mental health symptomatology, intervention, and treatment strategies
- Must meet management expectations for position performance

**Requirements**

- Credentialed by NLCMHA to provide services in this professional discipline
- Must maintain necessary credentialing, licensing, and certifications to meet Federal and Michigan state regulations and laws in order to provide mental health services
- Must have licensure with the State of Michigan as a fully licensed professional: 
  - Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW)
  - Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  - Psychologist
  - Limited Licensed Master's Social Worker (LLMSW)
  - Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC)
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling from an accredited University
- Two (2) years' experience in a mental health related field

**Working Conditions/Physical Requirements**

- This position may require irregular hours
- This position may require travel by personal vehicle if an agency vehicle is not available
- May be required to travel within the NLCMHA six-county catchment area
- Requires extended periods of sitting/sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in accordance with applicable laws
- Occasionally: Lifting up to 25 lbs with or without assistance, stretching/reaching, exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease, exposure to hazardous material, stooping (bend at waist)
- Frequently: Hand/finger dexterity, talking in person, talking on the telephone, hearing in person, hearing on the telephone, vision for close work

**Pay**

$34.35 - $38.78 per hour

**Schedule**

Monday to Friday

**Work Location**

In person

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