Outpatient Therapist

$5,000 Signing Incentive

This job combines on-site work at a specific address with some remote flexibility

Want to be a DIFFERENCE MAKER? Join our team and BUILD BRIGHTER FUTURES.

WHY WORK FOR OAKLAND FAMILY SERVICES?

We know that in order for you to do your best work and meet our mission, you must be able to be your best self. At Oakland Family Services (OFS), we care about our staff as people first. We treat our team members like family and understand the importance of their families at home. We recognize the significance of flexibility and work/life balance.

We also know that your success…is our success. That’s why OFS not only honors the talent and experience you bring; we actively seek to develop it.

Oakland Family Services has proudly been named a Top Workplace for ten (10) consecutive years, voted on by our own staff. We offer a warm, engaging, equitable, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

ABOUT OAKLAND FAMILY SERVICES

Oakland Family Services is a private, non-profit service organization serving our community and building brighter futures for more than 100 years. We proudly offer a continuum of prevention, education and treatment services that span the human life cycle.

OUR MISSION: Providing individuals and families the opportunity to build brighter futures.

OUR VISION: Communities of thriving individuals and families.

Between our strong commitment to our mission and a workplace culture that puts our staff first, we enrich the lives of those we serve, strengthen families, and build brighter futures for those we serve and those we employ.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA options.
• Retirement plan with a company match.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary short-term disability.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Paid time off benefits, including generous vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement days.
• Twelve (12) paid holidays, including a floating holiday of your choice
• Annual pay increases, as approved.
• Employee assistance program for you and immediate family.
• Network of support for your health & well-being.
• Verizon cellular plan discount.
• Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate.
• Loan forgiveness programs.

PLUS...

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Family friendly practices and support.
• Flexible work schedules, as appropriate.
• Hybrid and virtual work options, as appropriate.
• Highly robust and comprehensive onboarding and training program.
• Paid professional development.
• Free online trainings that count toward continuing education credits.
• Employee assistance programs.
• “Dress for Your Day” approach to dress code.
• Financial literacy education and workshops.
• Collaborative annual performance appraisals.
• “Casual for a Cause” program for clients and staff in need.
• And more

*Some benefits applicable to regular, full-time employees only.

WE KNOW CULTURE MATTERS…

We spend many hours of our day working. Workplace culture affects our well-being, how we feel about coming to work, and how we perform. Oakland Family Services prioritizes having a healthy, inclusive, equitable, and effective workplace cultureThat’s why we proudly have ten (10) defined cultural value statements that dictate how we operate. Cultural values are embedded into all we do and how we do it

…MORE ABOUT OUR AWARD-WINNING CULTURE

• Our CEO wants to get to know staff personally and has an open-door policy. She hosts regular staff lunches and townhalls to answer questions.
• Open, honest, and transparent communication is celebrated.
• We practice giving the benefit of the doubt.
• We believe that feedback is the breakfast of champions That’s why we have a staff suggestion program.
• We want our team members to feel valued. That’s why we have a staff recognition program.
• Having FUN is an important part of the job We love hosting events such as staff recognition celebrations and luncheons, road rallies, seasonal parties, food truck lunches, ice cream days, surprise giveaways, spirit weeks, Bring Your Child to Work Day, cook off/bake off contests, and more.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY/WORK

Youth and adults, mental health and/or substance use, providing services in the office and/or via tele-health

An Outpatient Therapist in the Day One program provides treatment services and case management to both youth (beginning at age 4) and adults, in the office and/or via tele-health. Treatment services include assessment, diagnosis (mental health and/or substance use), treatment planning and individual/family/group therapy. An Outpatient Therapist actively coordinates cases with the treatment team that could include psychiatric staff and probation officers. An Outpatient Therapist receives weekly individual supervision as well as group supervision on specialized topics to assist in moving towards full licensure, if needed. An Outpatient Therapist will also have the opportunity to participate in professional development activities on a variety of clinical topics including evidence-based practices and interventions, based on caseload need and therapist interest.

Professional Practice

• Provide treatment services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and individual/family/group therapy to a diverse caseload of youth and adults (mental health, substance use or co-occurring) in accordance with agency needs.
• Provide services in the office or via tele-health, depending on the client’s needs.
• Provide expected number of client contact units weekly. This number will be established by administration and may vary by therapist, depending on other duties assigned by the program. Scheduling more than the required units per week is expected.
• Expect to work at least 6 hours per week outside of normal business hours (9am-5pm, M-F), including two evenings per week, to accommodate school and work schedules.
• Obtain, analyze and evaluate case data; develop an understanding of the client's situation and develop goals and planned responses; carry out the treatment plan and/or review and update the treatment plan as new understandings emerge; analyze and evaluate the course and results of the treatment process.
• Provide referrals or assistance with the social determinants of health, including physical health, cultural, employment, educational, social or financial needs.
• Maintain clinical records in accordance with Agency, licensing, accreditation, Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN), Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and insurance company standards and requirements. Maintain all records in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) within timeframes required by OCHN and insurance companies.
• Actively coordinate cases with treatment team, psychiatric staff, peer specialists, school staff, probation, courts, protective services, OCHN, physicians and any other appropriate staff.
• Participate in professional development activities on a variety of clinical topics including evidence-based practices and interventions, based on caseload need and therapist interest.
• Participate in required trainings in accordance with the requirements of: state of Michigan licensure, funders, OCHN and the MDHHS Medicaid provider manual.
• Additional duties may include supervision of interns, assignment to specific agency work sites; assignment to a special project or contract; provision of leadership to educational, counseling or volunteer groups; to work with community problems as interest and skill indicates; and other duties as assigned.
• Attend monthly site meetings, trainings and supervision scheduled. Attend specialized supervision groups (i.e. for full licensure) as assigned by supervisor.

Administration

• Perform the administrative tasks related to assigned caseload and other work assignments as required by the agency by effectively utilizing the various tools provided by the program and/or the electronic healthcare record system. This includes effective and efficient management of their individual caseload; completing documentation and responsibilities related to their caseload in adherence with the protocols outlined in the Outpatient Therapist Training Manual and by various funding sources.
• Provide assistance, support and leadership to other staff members through consulting, teaching and other means as appropriate, and to coordinate program activities when assigned to do so.
• Participates in community marketing events, including identifying and completing marketing, attendance at community events, participation in community boards and coalitions as deemed appropriate by supervisor.
• Responsible for incorporating principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in work processes and in job functions. Responsible for promoting a feeling of welcoming, belonging, and acceptance to all clients and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Does This Describe YOU?

• Successful completion of the requirements of a master’s degree from an accredited school of social work or equivalent in related field such as psychology, social work, or guidance and counseling as appropriate to the needs of the position.
• State certification or licensure, commensurate with accrued experience and degree obtained. (LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, LPC, LLMFT, LMFT).
• Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) credential, CAADC Development Plan or willingness to obtain development plan within two weeks of hire.
• Special abilities, skills and credentials such as experience with trauma-informed care or use of evidence-based models, where positions have a major focus in the specialty area.
• Selected candidates for this position must possess a sensitivity to the diversity of the agency’s service population including (but not limited to) differences of culture, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation and socioeconomic.
• Special abilities and skills necessary to perform the required tasks and that best meet the needs of the agency also will be considered. There may be some standards above that may be waived when compensating specifications or circumstances exist.

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