Licensed Master Social Worker

Summary:
As a Dialectical Behavioral Therapist in the Adult Behavioral Health Program, you will be responsible for the following:

• Maintaining a caseload consisting of clients with primary diagnosis of substance abuse/chemical dependence and/or mental health.  
• The therapist is required to: conduct intake assessments, maintain the case record in a timely fashion, complete authorizations with various funding sources in a timely manner as required, and conduct appropriate individual and group psychotherapy. 
• Regular working hours for staff are Monday through Thursday 8:30am – 9:00 p.m. and Friday 8:30am- 5pm but evening hours will be required and determined based on program needs. On call hours after 5:00 pm for the DBT program clients, as well, 7 days a week. 

Travel: Mileage Reimbursement when personal vehicle used - IRS standard. .64 per mile

Any training paid.

Requirement:

• Candidates must have a master's in social work or related field from an accredited program and the corresponding State of Michigan Licensure (LLMSW, LMSW, TLLP, Ph.D/LP, LLPC, LPC).  
• One year experience working with adult clients with substance abuse/chemical dependency and / or mental health diagnosis. 
• Must also be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Professional provisional certification with full certification being obtained within 4 months of accepting the role.
• Must demonstrate completion of course work, fieldwork, or job experience which demonstrates competence in individual, family and group substance abuse chemical dependency treatment and mental health.  
• Must be able to work as part of the DBT team for consultation meetings, groups and on call duties.  
• Must also be able to work independently. 
• Must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.  
• Must have excellent organizational and attention to detail skills in order to track and prepare data accurately and timely.  
• Must have the ability interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form. Individual programs may have additional requirements.  
• Additional requirements include: cultural competency, ability to work effectively with a diverse population, the ability to engage and maintain therapeutic relationships with youth and families in a variety of modes of treatment, the ability to develop collaborative relationships with other unit staff and providers, effective communication skills, and a willingness to be flexible. Candidate must be willing to attend, complete and become certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and maintain the fidelity model.