Urgent Care Behavioral Health Clinician | Sign-On Bonus | Part-Time/Full-Time

CounselorFull-Time or Part-Time

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

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

*We are currently seeking candidates for both part-time and full-time roles.

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

Minimum Qualification

  • Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling from an accredited college or university.

Must Hold One of the Following Michigan Licenses

  • LLP (Limited Licensed Psychologist) or LP (Fully Licensed Psychologist)
  • LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker)
  • LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
  • Must meet qualifications of a Mental Health Professional (MHP) as defined by Michigan Medicaid (PIHP/CMHSP guidelines).
  • CAADC (Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor) or enrollment in a CAADC development plan through MCBAP is required—or willingness to enroll within 3 months of hire.
  • Minimum of one year of experience working in behavioral health.

Essential Job Functions

  • Engage individuals in a welcoming, hopeful, empathetic manner even during acute phase.
  • Collaborates as part of an interdisciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating services for psychiatric, co-morbid, and/or co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorder consumers in the urgent care setting.
  • Deliver urgent care services to persons presenting with complex needs in physical health, mental health and substance abuse.
  • Collaborate, communicate and act as a liaison with primary care physicians, outpatient behavioral health providers, local crisis programs, etc.
  • Triages individuals as the check-in for behavioral health urgent care including determining if the individual needs higher level of care.
  • Implement integrated strength based assessment(s) interviews to assess the presence, onset, symptoms and patterns of behavioral health, substance use, and psychiatric disorders. Assess for acute needs and risk and provide/arrange for appropriate stage wise intervention. Demonstrate the knowledge of diagnostic criteria for psychiatric and substance use disorders
  • Use standardized screening tools such as SAFE-T with CSSRS, PHQ9, PTSD-5, and

Audit/ Audit-C.

  • Records the assessment, plan, progress and other significant information regarding the individual for agency case records.
  • Assist individuals with identifying changes in behavior, attitude, feeling and thought that are triggers for relapse. Assist in the development of a relapse prevention/crisis plan utilizing personal, community and provider supports. Create clear and understandable crisis plans with individuals.
  • Provide referrals and develop discharge and after care plans to ensure continued care.
  • Provides, therapeutic intervention, crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques on a limited, short-term basis. Evaluates the outcomes of therapeutic interventions.
  • Provide education and consultative services to help individuals, families and support persons to understand the disorder(s), the phases of recovery, service options and course of treatment.
  • Clinicians will encourage participation in various aftercare programs and services such as 12-step, peer support, and link to community supports.
  • May perform case management functions and act as a liaison, refer individuals, and provide educational and consultative services.
  • Collaborates across disciplines for co-treatment/consultation of complex co-occurring mental health needs and Substance Use Disorders.
  • Provide support, education and reinforce the use of prescribed medication to treat both substance use and/or psychiatric disorders.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of principles of trauma informed care.
  • Willingness to support and assist individuals with trauma related issues.
  • Work closely with the BHUC team, with focus on collaboration, flexibility, and teamwork to ensure excellent delivery of service.
  • Attends team huddles and team meetings.
  • Willingness to work flexible schedule which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays based on business needs

Easterseals MORC was awarded Metro Detroit and West Michigan 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For!

Key Responsibilities

The clinician will engage individuals empathetically in an urgent care setting, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, and deliver services for complex mental health and substance use disorder consumers. Key functions include triage, implementing strength-based assessments, providing crisis intervention, and developing discharge and aftercare plans.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling and hold a relevant Michigan license (LLP, LP, LMSW, or LPC), meeting Mental Health Professional qualifications. A requirement includes having a CAADC certification or being enrolled in a development plan, along with a minimum of one year of behavioral health experience.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Behavioral Health AssessmentInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationSubstance Use Disorder TreatmentRisk AssessmentDiagnostic Criteria KnowledgeScreening Tools (SAFE-T, CSSRS, PHQ9, PTSD-5, AUDIT/AUDIT-C)Relapse Prevention Planning

Urgent Care — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 26% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Easterseals MORC

Benefits & Perks

Low-cost health, dental, vision insurance
Dependent care reimbursement
Paid FMLA (up to 5 days)
Generous 401K retirement plan
Paid leave options
10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
Wellness programs
PSLF eligible