Behavioral Health Therapist - MyMichigan Health
Midland, MI 48670
About the Job
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, serving as a therapist and Case Manager for patients in the Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Program. The therapist is responsible for planning and delivery of therapy and educational services to patients, and, if indicated, to their families and significant others; monitoring and management of patient behavior in order to maintain the therapeutic environment and patient safety; performs admission, discharge and utilization review functions; and effectively markets the program. Other functions may be assigned. |
Responsibilities:
(25%)* Responsible group therapy and psycho-educational groups and for individual therapy sessions. Also responsible for collateral contacts, as needed, and family sessions.
(20%)* Assesses patients upon admission and collects data to determine the current status of patients and collaboratively sets treatment goals with patients.
(20%)* Participates improving the patients' physical and mental health and maintaining patient safety.
(15%)* Screens program applicants, and provides admissions information or makes recommendations for and alternative appropriate treatment and setting. (10%)* Maintains program patient medical record and records information legibly, accurately, using the approved format, timely, and following all procedures.
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Certifications and Licensures:
BLS: Basic Life Support
Within 1 month of hire or transfer
MSW: Masters of Social Work
Licensed Master of Social Work, Licensed Psychologist in the State of Michigan required. LPC or LLP may also be accepted. (Limited license employees must be actively working to obtain full licensure and obtain within 1 year of employment.)
TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt
Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification)
MASTER
Master's Social work or Doctorate in Psychology
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS Must have been involved in the delivery of mental health services for at least 1 year within the previous 5 years.
Must participate in recipient rights instruction within 30 days of hire.
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