Home-Based Therapist

Position

Home-Based Therapist – Community Mental Health for Central Michigan

th Avenue, Reed City, Michigan 49677

Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Schedules are flexible – 5 days of 8‑hour days or 4 days of 10‑hour days. Other options may be discussed during the interview.

Salary: $55,016 – $74,734 (depending on experience).

• Student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• NHSC & BHLRP approved facility for student loan repayment program
• Health benefits through BCBS with employer contributions to the HSA
• 12 weeks of 100% paid maternity and paternity leave
• Employer funded short‑ and long‑term disability
• Comprehensive dental and vision benefits
• 100% employer funded Defined Benefit (pension) program with vesting after 6 years
• 30 paid leave days (16 annual/12 sick/2 floating) during first year of employment; increases with years of service
• Performance‑based compensation plan with annual increases
• Professional development opportunities
• Free CEU training opportunities
• 12 paid holidays

Responsible for providing a wide range of mental health services to families with children that have emotional disturbances requiring intensive intervention using family, and group treatment methods.

• Evaluation and diagnosis of recipients.
• Provide services for families with children—within the home and the community—that have emotional disturbances requiring intensive intervention.
• Provide crisis intervention at the appropriate settings.
• Provide individual, mental, family and group therapy based on the person‑centered plan and best practice standards.
• Case management, consultation, and education.
• Consultation and coordination of services with other community agencies such as the Family Court and the Department of Human Services.
• Work with multiple agencies to facilitate community treatment plans and operate without direct supervision.
• Stay current with professional credentialing and knowledge base within scope of practice.
• Participate in staff meetings, committees and professional development activities.
• May be required to serve children age 0 to 3.

General

Education:

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical/Counseling Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy.

Courses:
Clinical areas, professional ethics.

Training:
Cognitive Behavior Treatment, Motivational Interviewing and Trauma‑Informed Care training preferred.

Sufficient experience working with children and families. Experience with relevant population in a community mental health setting and Infant Mental Health experience preferred.

Michigan state licensure. Valid driver's license while operating vehicle on agency business.

If serving children age 0‑3:
Master's degree in a mental health‑related field from an accredited school, training, and two years of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families required (
* as required for MI‑AIMH endorsement). Must minimally have Endorsement Level 2 by the Michigan Association of Infant Mental Health;
Level 3 preferred. Must be a QIDP if serving children with a developmental disability.

Knowledge of community resources and systems, family dynamics and various procedures in petitioning for guardianship and commitment to psychiatric hospitals. Knowledge of various programs in the areas of health, mental health and social welfare. Knowledge of the characteristics and social aspects of mental health and emotional disturbances, developmental disabilities, psychopathology, family dynamics, social problems, community resources and interventions. Knowledge of child development research and its application in treatment.

Provides various modes of treatment to individuals, groups and families. Keeps abreast of current research literature and applies to practical situations with recipients. Computer experience with Windows environment to include clinical software. Telephone and communication skills.

Excellent ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. Good ability to gather, record and evaluate information; assess the needs of the recipient and formulate treatment plans. Complete reports and reviews. Develop clear and precise case studies to relate to and establish rapport with a wide range of people and recipients. Ability to work with individuals, families, and groups and consult with other community agencies.

Light work – involves periods of sitting or standing interspersed with driving, walking and providing services. Travel is required on a daily basis.

Work is performed in residences or other community settings and may involve dealing with people under very trying or difficult circumstances.