Travel Licensed Master Social Worker; LMSW - in Lincoln Park, MI

Position: Travel Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - $31 to $41 per hour in Lincoln Park, MI
Licensed Master Social Worker

Location:

Lincoln Park, MI

Agency:  Acruex Health

Pay:  $31 to $41 per hour

Shift Information:  Days - 5 days x 8 hours

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Position

*** Permanent (Full Time) **
* *** Currently offering a $3,000 Sign-on Bonus **
* Pay Rate: $30.90 - $40.89/Hourly.

It is a Therapist that is needed but they will need to have a masters' degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling and possess the corresponding State of Michigan licensure.

Summary:

The  Child and Family Therapist  is responsible for providing mental health treatment and case management services. Services are delivered in the home or community based on the needs and preferences identified by the family. Must be willing/able to work a non-traditional schedule based on the needs of the families served. Must be able to deliver Treatment Foster Care Oregon (TFCO) clinical services and implement interventions that within the fidelity of the model.

Must be able to deliver behavioral therapy that targets school behavior and family behavior. In addition to providing family-centered services, the TFCO Family Therapist is responsible to help families to develop collaborative relationships with other human service organizations and people or agencies in the community who can help to enhance and maintain a viable support network for the family after services have ended.

Responsibilities:

Provide weekly family therapy to families utilizing the TFCO treatment model. This includes introducing new behavioral coping and parenting skills and practices these in sessions utilizing strategic positive reinforcement and coaching interventions.

Engage primary caregiver and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment.

Engage participants to identify and overcome barriers to engagement.

Develop therapeutic relationships with families.

Provide direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with TFCO model.

Provide family therapy.

Coordinate services with mental health and medical professionals, including psychiatrists, physicians, and nurses.

Facilitate collateral contacts with representatives from schools and other community organizations on behalf of children and families.

Advocate on behalf of families to help them meet their needs and achieve their desired level of independence and self-sufficiency.

Link families with resources available in the community.

Assist families in scheduling psychiatric evaluations and medication reviews with Psychiatrist once child returns home.

Help to identify and eliminate barriers to services.

Help to enhance existing community services and develop new services based on the needs of families.

Requirements
Requirements:

Must have a Master’s Degree or higher and be a Psychologist (TLLP, LLP, or LP) TLLP supervised by a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC or LPC) LLPC supervised by a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) or Limited Licensed Master's Social Worker (LLMSW) supervised by a Licensed Master's Social Worker, and must possess and retain current licensure in the State of Michigan.

- Required.

Must meet Michigan Department of Community Health requirements of a Child Mental Health Professional within 120 days of hire.

Must have at a minimum of 1 year of experience in the examination, evaluation and treatment of minors and their families.

- Required.

Additional requirements include: a nonjudgmental approach that reflects cultural competency and sensitivity to the unique needs and diverse experiences of individual families, the ability to engage and maintain therapeutic relationships with families, the ability to develop collaborative relationships with other providers, effective interpersonal communication skills, the ability to assess and intervene within complex family and community systems, and a willingness to be flexible, patient and creative.

Must have a favorable driving record and be able to obtain a chauffeur’s license within 30 days of hire.

Preferred experience includes working with families, working within a team environment, administering social skills assessments and interventions, direct use of pragmatic (i.e. structural, strategic, and functional) family therapies, cognitive behavioral therapy with children and adults, Wayne County CMH services, and electronic medical records.

LLMSW, LLPC, TLLP, LMSW, LPC or LLP  Required.

Benefits
Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance. 401K. PTO.