Mental Health Clinician - IDD Behavioral Health

Easterseals MORC is hiring for a Mental Health Clinician - IDD Behavioral Health to help make a difference and become part of something bigger than yourself!

We Are Looking for Game Changers

The types of people who wake up excited to make a difference. The superheroes of their field who care about the people they serve. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team.

Benefits

• Low-cost Dental/Health/Vision insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement, and up to 5 days paid FMLA for maternity, paternity, foster care and adoption.
• Generous 401K retirement plan
• Paid leave options available
• Up to $125 bonus for taking 5 days off in a row.
• 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Wellness Programs
• We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer.
• We provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward hard work & dedication.
• Mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS rate.
• Free financial planning services through our partnerships with the LoVasco Consulting Group, and SoFi.
• Student loan repayment options
• Pet Insurance

Minumum Qualification

1. Possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling

2. Hold licensure as a Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist (TLLP), Limited Licensed Master of Social Work (LLMSW), or Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) from the State of Michigan.

3. Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing group and individual counseling preferred

4. Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver's license and current auto insurance.

5. Must possess knowledge and understanding of co-occurring disorders (mental health & substance abuse) and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

What You'll Do

Assessment and Evaluation

• Conduct comprehensive functional and behavioral assessments.
• Evaluate emotional, social, environmental, and physiological factors affecting the individual.
• Analyze vulnerabilities, behavioral risks, and medication effects.
• Facilitate mental health evaluations and diagnoses.
• Assess decision-making capacity and guardianship-related considerations, when necessary.

Treatment Planning

• Participate in Person-Centered Planning (PCP) meetings.

Develop Individualized Support Plans That Promote

• Meaningful relationships
• Personal choice and independence
• Skill development and acquisition
• Positive behavioral outcomes

• Create measurable goals, objectives, interventions, and timelines.

Therapeutic Services

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy when needed.
• Implement behavioral interventions and skill-building programs.
• Deliver crisis intervention services when needed.

Consultation and Coordination

• Collaborate with families, caregivers, support staff, guardians, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide referrals to psychiatrists, community providers, and other support services.
• Consult with the individual's circle of support regarding professional recommendations.

Training and Education

• Train individuals, family members, caregivers, direct support professionals, and other stakeholders on support plans and behavioral strategies.

Monitoring and Quality Assurance

• Evaluate progress toward treatment goals.
• Develop and maintain outcome measures such as charts, graphs, journals, and behavioral data.
• Prepare and present cases to the Behavior Treatment Plan Review Committee (BTPRC).
• Monitor effectiveness of interventions and revise plans as needed.