About this role
Easterseals MORC is hiring for a Mental Health Clinician - IDD Behavioral Health to help make a difference and become part of something bigger than yourself!
We are looking for Game Changers The types of people who wake up excited to make a difference. The superheroes of their field who care about the people they serve. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team.
Benefits:
• Low-cost Dental/Health/Vision insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement, and up to 5 days paid FMLA for maternity, paternity, foster care and adoption.
• Generous 401K retirement plan
• Paid leave options available
• Up to $125 bonus for taking 5 days off in a row.
• 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Wellness Programs
• We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer.
• We provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward hard work & dedication.
• Mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS rate.
• Free financial planning services through our partnerships with the LoVasco Consulting Group, and SoFi.
• Student loan repayment options
• Pet Insurance
Minumum Qualification:
• Possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling
• Hold licensure as a Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist (TLLP), Limited Licensed Master of Social Work (LLMSW), or Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) from the State of Michigan.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing group and individual counseling preferred
• Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver's license and current auto insurance.
• Must possess knowledge and understanding of co-occurring disorders (mental health & substance abuse) and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
What You'll Do:
Assessment and Evaluation
• Conduct comprehensive functional and behavioral assessments.
• Evaluate emotional, social, environmental, and physiological factors affecting the individual.
• Analyze vulnerabilities, behavioral risks, and medication effects.
• Facilitate mental health evaluations and diagnoses.
• Assess decision-making capacity and guardianship-related considerations, when necessary.
Treatment Planning
• Participate in Person-Centered Planning (PCP) meetings.
• Develop individualized support plans that promote:
• Meaningful relationships
• Personal choice and independence
• Skill development and acquisition
• Positive behavioral outcomes
• Create measurable goals, objectives, interventions, and timelines.
Therapeutic Services
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy when needed.
• Implement behavioral interventions and skill-building programs.
• Deliver crisis intervention services when needed.
Consultation and Coordination
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, support staff, guardians, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide referrals to psychiatrists, community providers, and other support services.
• Consult with the individual's circle of support regarding professional recommendations.
Training and Education
• Train individuals, family members, caregivers, direct support professionals, and other stakeholders on support plans and behavioral strategies.
Monitoring and Quality Assurance
• Evaluate progress toward treatment goals.
• Develop and maintain outcome measures such as charts, graphs, journals, and behavioral data.
• Prepare and present cases to the Behavior Treatment Plan Review Committee (BTPRC).
• Monitor effectiveness of interventions and revise plans as needed.