Posting: Detroit Behavioral Institute - Residential Therapist

April 4, 2022


Full Time Position with Benefits ***SIGN-ON BONUS***

Job Summary:

The Therapist is responsible for providing direct therapeutic services to residents at Detroit

Behavioral Institute. The Therapist works as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary

treatment team providing clinical insight, direction and support.

Expectations:

? Facilitates group, family and individual therapy for all youth on their assigned caseload

? Develops quality written individualized Treatment Plans, Court Reports and Discharge

Summaries that accurately indicate the needs of the youth.

? Maintains contact with youth’s Referral Source workers and their parent/guardians

keeping them updated on the youth’s individual progress, including their treatment goals.

? Inputs all required documentation (progress notes, reports, etc.) into the electronic record

within required time frames.

? Reviews all assessment information, including psychological and psychiatric evaluations

for assigned residents completing any follow-up activities and recommendations.

? Assists in developing and maintaining community resource information.

? Attends all weekly clinical meetings.

? Participates in regular supervision with Clinical Supervisor.

? Serves as an advocate for youth.

? Responsible to work with state licensing consultant in response to investigation questions,

interviews and requests while on site.

? Actively engages in the milieu during the shift, making self-available to youth and staff for

clinical support and guidance as needed.

Qualifications

a. The Therapist must minimally possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling,

Psychology or a recognized related field from an accredited college or university

b. Must be Licensed in the State of Michigan as a Social Worker, Counselor,

Psychologist or equivalent ( LLMSW/LMSW, LLPC/LPC, TLLP/LLP

c. Knowledge of and experience with children/adolescents with mental health needs.

Sensitivity to service population cultural characteristics.

Interested Candidates can apply online at www.dbinstitute.com/about/careers/.

Questions can be directed to Kelly George – kelly.george@wellplace.com

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