Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Hold licensure as a Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP), Licensed Psychologist (LP), Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) from the State of Michigan.
2. Must meet qualifications of a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) per the Michigan PIHP/CMHSP Provider Qualifications per Medicaid Services.
3. Possess a valid motor vehicle operator or chauffeur's license.
4. Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
5. Must possess knowledge and understanding of co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance abuse)

Essential Job Functions:

1. Engage clients in a welcoming, hopeful, empathetic manner even during acute phase.
2. Screen for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Implement integrated strength based assessment(s) interviews to assess the presence, onset, symptoms and patterns of substance use, behavioral and psychiatric disorders. Assess for acute needs and risk and provide/arrange for appropriate stage wise intervention. In the presence of two disorders, evaluation will be made of the interaction between the two, as well as the relationship of each to significant life events. Demonstrate the knowledge of diagnostic criteria for psychiatric and substance use disorders.
3. Records the assessment treatment plan, progress and other significant information regarding the client for agency case records.
4. Participates as a team member on a diagnostic team for the purpose of developing joint clinical assessments of consumers. Reviews case records of the agency for quality, appropriateness and progress of treatment plans. Collaborates and communicates with other providers (MH and SA) and supports to ensure continued care.
5. Provides, therapeutic intervention on a limited, short term basis. Offers crisis intervention as needed and individual, group, conjoint and/or family therapy. Evaluates the progress of individuals on an ongoing basis.
6. Performs assessments for diagnostic purposes, interviews clients and others related to the case, and reviews applicable case history to determine needs.
7. Analyzes clinical histories for diagnostic purposes, and develops individualized treatment plans for clients.
8. Performs case management functions and acts as a liaison with school and/or vocational personnel and other community agencies to refer clients, formulate and execute treatment plans, and provide educational and consultative services.
9. Responsible for authorizing medically necessary services for all consumers.
10. Provide education and consultative services to help clients, families and support persons to understand the disorder(s), the phases of recovery, service options and course of treatment. Clinicians will encourage participation in 12-step, DRA, peer support, and link to community supports. Clinicians will also provide support, education and reinforce the use of prescribed medication to treat both substance use and/or psychiatric disorders.
11. Develop treatment plans for SA, MH and COD that are individualized and person-centered and reflect proper treatment matching. Specific goals, objectives and stage/phase specific treatment interventions are identified for each assessed need. Collaborates with Residential providers and educates provider staff on specifics related to treatment plans.
12. Community resources and supports are prioritized as a strategy to assist clients with meeting their needs.
13. Assist clients with identifying changes in behavior, attitude, feeling and thought that are triggers for relapse. Assist in the development of a relapse prevention/crisis plan utilizing personal, community and provider supports.
14. Demonstrates knowledge of principles of trauma informed care.
15. Willingness to support and assist consumers with trauma related issues