April 19, 2023

Outpatient Therapist

Department: Adult Services MI/DD

Reports To:  Program Supervisor

Summary:

The primary purpose of this position is responsible to provide short term outpatient therapy to adults determined to have psycho‑social problems which impede adequate functioning in one or more of the following areas: school, work, community, family, interpersonal relationships.  The Outpatient Therapist is responsible for delivery of direct and indirect service units consistent with qualitative and quantitative performance goals and standards established for short term Outpatient services.

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Duties and Competencies:

1. Assesses needs of people with developmental disability, mental illness, and children with severe emotional disturbance.
2. Assesses symptom acuity, functional abilities, and risk factors.
3. Assesses psychiatric symptomatology and risk of harm to self or others.
4. Develops treatment plans to address psychiatric conditions and/or substance abuse/dependence, as well as co-occurring disorders.
5. Utilizes various treatment modalities to select the best method of treatment for client and symptoms.
6. Completes an accurate 5-Axis diagnosis based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Fourth Edition (DSM-IV).
7. Develops an evaluation of what is causing a crisis situation and develop a plan of safety, which includes alternative resources to hospitalization.
8. Utilizes knowledge of Duty to Warn, Child Abuse and Neglect, and Elder Abuse reporting laws.

Job responsibilites for short-term treament assigned consumers, include but are not limited to the following:

1. Complete the level of functioning screenings for consumers either assigned to the case load or to another’s as back up, as well as any phone screens thru Access.
2. Develop a Person Centered Plan (PCP) for registered consumers assigned to the caseload based on short term treatment, admission, length of stay, discharge and follow up standards.  Behavior Management Committee (BMC) and Peer Reviews are coordinated and integrated with this process.
3. Complete all initial paperwork when assigned.
4. Monitor implementation of the Person Centered Plan for each assigned consumer.  This includes: Monitor each consumer’s progress relative to the PCP and length of stay authorization.  Complete status reviews, discharge summaries and required outcome assessments as established by MDHHS. 
5. Coordinate services between all involved Authority personnel and other agencies as defined by the established Person Centered Plan.
6. Maintain complete and detailed case records and service activity documentation consistent with MDDHS standards, Authority procedures and requirements of third party payor sources assuring revenue generation at levels which meet or exceed revenue targets established for the program.
7. To summarize caseload needs assessment and provide summary to the Department Head at regularly scheduled supervision meetings.

Performs other related duties as assigned:

1. Maintains individual credentials and participates in education and training necessary to maintain current competency(s) in skill areas essential for implementing job duties and responsibilities.
2. Enhances agency staff’s understanding of management services and pharmacy policies and procedures
3. Follows oral and written direction completing tasks as assigned by due dates.
4. Maintains working knowledge of software applications used in performance of daily duties.

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Corporate Compliance Responibilities:

1. Complies with and maintains competence in MDHHS, Joint Commission and CMHA standards, policies, procedures and requirements of all applicable funding sources.
2. Complies with State MHHS and MCMHA Board policies, standards and procedures related to Recipient Rights.
3. Maintain competence in HIPAA and other regulatory requirements.
4. Understands and adheres to MCMHA's compliance standards as they appear in MCMHA’s, Management of Information, Recipient Rights, Performance Improvement, Administration, Human Resources, Environment and Provision of Care Policies.
5. Interacts appropriately with Managers and peers.  Performs required duties with an awareness of impact upon the Authority structure as a whole. 
6. Works as a Team Player within the entire Authority Structure.
7. Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and MCMHA regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the occupant of the position.  The statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed.

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JOB REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Training and Licensing Credentials:

Masters degree in social work or psychology with current Michigan licensure or certification as a LMSW, LLP or LPC.  One year experience in clinical assessment and providing short‑term outpatient therapy to emotionally impaired adults using individual, group and family modalities preferred.  Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) preferred.  If not currently certified, must be willing to receive SUD training and become certified within the first 3 years of employment.

Other Competencies and Abilities:

Ability to work in a complex, detail-oriented, deadline structured, busy organization. The following physical and mental abilities are required:  frequent lifting or carrying up to 15 pounds, must be able to hear, frequent sitting/standing/walking, ability to communicated effectively in person and/or phone, the ability to read, analyze and interpret information, ability to write correspondence and procedures, ability to maintain records, ability to remain impartial during investigative procedures, ability to solve practical problems, ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, ability to influence others. Demonstrated proficiency in MS Outlook, Word and such other applications if/when required. Ability to be trained and successfully complete other computer training as required. Valid driver’s license, proof of current automobile insurance and driving record determined by the Authority’s insurance carrier to be eligible for coverage if required as part of positions duties.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Job Contact:

Sarah Maniaci

HR Specialist

1001 Raisinville Road

Monroe, MI 48161

Phone: 734-384-0391

Email: smaniaci@monroecmha.org

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