POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides multi-systemic therapy services to juvenile offenders with a history of severe mental illness, violent behavior and/or substance abuse who are at risk of out-of-home placement. Services are provided to the child and their family. Prepares comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment, treatment plans and court reporting. Completes brief assessment, crisis intervention and pre-screens as needed. Provides transportation to consumers as deemed appropriate. Must be available by phone outside standard business hours.
EDUCATION:
Master’s Degree in an appropriate mental health discipline.
EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:
One to two years’ experience providing treatment to children/adolescents with serious mental illness and/or antisocial behaviors. Excellent computer and interpersonal skills, punctuality, ability to organize and manage several projects/tasks simultaneously, and work independently.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:
Licensed by the Michigan Department of Commerce or Professional Regulation as a LLMSW, LMSW, TLLP, LLP, LLPC or LPC. Must meet the requirements for Child Mental Health Professional and must become fully licensed with-in 30 months of date of hire. Must have reliable means of transportation for home visits and maintain safe driving permit.