What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child, Youth and Family Therapist position at Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority?
CLASSIFICATION: Child, Youth and Family Therapist
Pay Range: $62,246.66 - $77,597.67 annually
$6,000 Recruitment Bonus for Clinical Master level new hires!! ($2,000 paid at start, $2,000 paid after 3 months, and $2,000 paid after successful probation period.)
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under general supervision of a Mental Health Supervisor (Children’s Services), provides psychotherapy and some case management services to child and youth consumers and their families for Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA). Is responsible for providing comprehensive diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and therapy services for a diverse caseload including children, adolescents, and families experiencing mental health issues, communication challenges, or family conflict. Compiles data to obtain complete primordial and current history of personal, social, and emotional situations. Treatment will utilize individual, family and group treatment methods with emphasis on the use of evidence-based treatments, and promising practices as clinically appropriate; consultation and education with other community agencies and groups; and crisis intervention services. This position will be deeply familiar with additional services and resources within the community and have the ability to effectively and efficiently communicate with others to provide information and support when required. Treatment is provided in-home, in the agency, or in the community will be based on clinical need. This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support culturally competent recovery-based practices; person centered planning as a shared decision-making process with the individual/family, who defines their life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and a trauma informed culture of safety to aid consumer in the recovery process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
1. Provides a full-range of psychotherapeutic services, with emphasis on the use of evidence-based treatments, and promising practices to the identified consumer and their family using both outpatient and in home service delivery modality.
2. May provide case management services (linking, monitoring, and advocacy) to the identified consumer and their family, as clinically appropriate, using both outpatient and in home service delivery modality.
3. Completes and documents assessment interview with identified consumer and their family to obtain data concerning personal, social, emotional, and mental history of identified consumer and their family to inform accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
4. Provides direct mental health services. Formulates individual plans of service designed for specific symptoms; completes social assessments; monitors progress of service and treatment from individual, family, and group therapy sessions; completes quarterly reviews and considers treatment options.
5. Works with parents and providers to develop an action plan that identifies appropriate interventions for a youth who needs mental health support and oversees implementation of the plan.
6. Provides programmatic consultation on certain elements of a program to address specific issues that affect more than one child, staff member and/or family.
7. May routinely and regularly make home, school, hospital, court, and visits to other designated sites in order to provide a full range of mental health services. Primary location of service provision is based on unique clinical needs of identified consumer and their family.
8. Interacts with other SCCMHA units and coordinates treatment with Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Juvenile Court, and other agencies.
9. Works to heighten community awareness of the mental health needs of children, adolescents, and families within settings in the system of care for youth.
10. Prepares required documentation, summaries and notes reflecting specific goals and objectives.
11. Engages in quality assurance and improvement activities as required.
12. Participates in and remains compliant with SCCMHA mandatory training requirements.
13. Utilizes a family centered planning approach including the pre-planning process and the offering of independent facilitation.
14. Meets provider established productivity measures.
15. Adheres to the mission, vision, core values and operating principles of SCCMHA at all times.
INCIDENTAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
1. Performs various administrative functions such as preparing reports and appearing in court.
2. Addresses and community groups and organizations.
3. May serve as an officer or member of various mental health related community agencies which promote general goals of SCCMHA.
4. Attends meetings, seminars, workshops, and community events related to the public mental health mission and to sustain professional competency.
5. Reacts productively to change and handles other essential tasks as assigned.
(The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of personnel so classified.)
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to: Mental Health Supervisor (Children Services)
Supervises: None
WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT:
Works in the agency office, community and homes of consumers/families and provides therapeutic services to assigned caseload as a member of an assertive treatment team. Close contact with consumers/families who may have communicable disease and consumers/families who may be hostile, aggressive, and potentially violent. Requires travel to multiple locations, sometimes in bad weather. Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings to accommodate the population being served.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master’s degree in a mental health related field from an accredited school.
Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families.
Licenses and Certifications: Valid Michigan Driver’s license with a good driving record.
A limited licensed master’s social worker (LLMSW), licensed master’s social worker (LMSW), limited licensed professional counselor (LLPC), licensed professional counselor (LPC), limited licensed marriage and family therapist (LLMFT), licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), limited licensed psychologist (LLP) and licensed psychologist (LP).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Strong skills in developing collaborative relationships with diverse groups of individuals.
2. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
3. Knowledge of mental health programs for adults as well as children, psychology, child development and related psychotherapeutic methods, chronic mental illness, third party payor requirements, mental health code, counseling.
4. Ability to function with a great deal of professional independence under the general direction of a program director or staff supervisor.
5. Excellent communications skills with respect to listening, oral, written, and public speaking.
6. Ability to handle individuals who may be distributive or potentially violent.
7. Ability to understand individuals from all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
8. Ability to facilitate communication between individuals with differing views.
9. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Physical/Mental Requirements:
1. Hearing acuity to converse in persona and on telephone.
2. Visual acuity to observe consumers behavior, read and proofread documents and use EHR and other electronic devices.
3. Ability to walk, stand or sit for extended periods of time.
4. Manual dexterity to write and to operate standard office equipment (PC, Keyboard, Copy Machine, Fax Machine, etc.)
5. Ability to lift and carry files and supplies at least 20 pounds.
6. Strong interpersonal skills to interact with leadership, employees, consumers, and the general public.
7. Analytical skills necessary to conduct research, analyze, and interpret complex data and identify and solve problems by proposing courses of action.
8. Dependable with data collection and reporting requirements.
9. Ability to plan short and long range and to manage and schedule time.
10. Ability to handle stress in meeting deadlines and dealing with large numbers of employees and/or consumers.
11. Open to receiving continuing education in the field.
(Listed qualifications are for guidance in filling this position. Any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered; however, mandatory licensing or certification requirements cannot be waived. Physical/mental requirements cannot be waived unless specifically indicated.)
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer
A person with a disability or handicap requiring accommodation for completing the application process should notify the Human Resource Office at (989) 797-3472 as soon as possible.
Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority will not discriminate, harass and/or retaliate in employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, familial status, marital status, disability, genetics, cultural, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and service member in the Armed Forces or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment including hiring, training, placement, employee development, promotion, transfer, compensation benefits, discipline, and termination.
Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority will also not discriminate, harass and/or retaliate in employment because of sexual orientation, gender or gender identity.
As an employee of SCCMHA, you would be joining a dedicated team of men and women who serve the mental health, developmental disability and substance abuse needs of citizens of Saginaw County. In addition to serving citizens with special needs, we offer challenging and rewarding job opportunities for our employees with competitive salaries and benefits. Michigan law requires that a person with a disability or handicap requiring accommodation for employment must notify the employer in writing within 182 days after the need is known.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 states that employers must require all persons hired to submit documents to the employer showing their identity and their right to be lawfully employed in the United States. It also requires that the employee complete and sign a government form to this effect.
If you are offered a position by SCCMHA, you will need to furnish documents for inspection that verify your identity and indicate that you are legally permitted to work in the United States. Documents that are acceptable include your driver’s license, or state issued I.D., and your Social Security card or birth certificate.
These documents must be provided within three (3) working days of employment. If the original documents are not available, you must submit proof that you have applied for the required documents.
I certify that the facts set forth in my Application of Employment, in my resume and in the other materials I have submitted are true and complete. I understand that any false, misleading or incomplete information may result in disqualification from employment with SCCMHA or in dismissal from employment if an offer of employment has been made and accepted.
I hereby authorize SCCMHA to contact all my former and current employers, educational institutions, relevant Office of Recipient Rights, and the other references I have provided regarding me and my performance record and work, academic and/or military experience.
I hereby authorize my current and former employers, and the Office of Recipient Rights, to disclose to SCCMHA all requested information, including but not limited to, any information concerning any unprofessional conduct by me, and to make available to SCCMHA copies of all documents maintained in my personnel or other records, including but not limited to, documents relating to any unprofessional conduct by me.
I also hereby release SCCMHA and its employees and agents, and all of my former and current employers, educational institutions, Office of Recipient Rights, and the other references I have provided, from any and all liability and damages for releasing in good faith, or using, information concerning me and my performance record and work, academics and/or military experience. I also hereby waive any right under the Bullard-Plawecki Right to Know Act, 1978 PA 397, to receive written notice from SCCMHA and my former or current employer, or the Office of Recipient Rights, that disciplinary reports, letters of reprimand, or other disciplinary action taken against me while employed, will be or have been disclosed to a third person or entity.
I also understand that SCCMHA may conduct or have conducted by an individual or entity of its choice, a Driver’s License Report and a criminal background history through the State of Michigan; a Health Professions License check (if applicable) through the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, and a Excluded Parties List System check (if applicable) through the Federal government search on me. I hereby consent to this search being conducted and to the disclosure of the results of that search by the individual or entity conducting the search to SCCMHA. I further hereby release the individual or entity conducting the search, SCCMHA, and its employees and agents, from any liability, claims and damages, including but not limited to, claims for releasing or using any information revealed as a result of this search. I also understand and acknowledge that criminal convictions may result in disqualification from employment with SCCMHA or in dismissal from employment if any offer of employment has been made and accepted.
I hereby consent to having a physical examination and/or test(s) conducted by a physician or other professional of SCCMHA’s choice, and understand that any offer of employment is conditioned upon the results of this examination (s) and/or test (s). I further agree to submit to a pre-employment drug screen, and I understand that the present use of illegal drugs and/or substances will disqualify me from employment with SCCMHA.
Salary : $62,247 - $77,598
