Behavioral Health Clinician - Specialized Residential Services

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: - Engage clients in a welcoming, hopeful, empathetic manner even during acute phase. - 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 li...