Adult Outpatient Therapist (Behavioral Health)

Adult Outpatient Therapist (Behavioral Health) Department: Community Health & Research Center Location: Dearborn, MI START YOUR APPLICATION (https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req_id=3559344&source=3559344-CJB-0) Job Title: Therapist Job Status: Full-time Job Summary: Under general supervision, the Therapist uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to perform responsible and difficult professional casework. Provides intensive therapy involving complex social problems and treatment plans. May provide a wide array of social work functions such as assessment interviews, counseling, or case evaluation. Determines appropriate methods of treatment and/or provides other social services to individuals, groups, or families. May also provide referrals to appropriate community services or financial assistance. Provides accurate and understandable interpretations of program guidelines via a client orientation program as well as maintaining proper records according to organization, state and federal guidelines. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Screen, assess, diagnose, create treatment plans and conduct therapeutic intervention with clients which may include observation of clients and/or conducting psychological testing Provide interpretation of assessment and diagnosis and ensure understanding of treatment plan which may include interpretation of medical records, as needed Formulate measurable goals and objectives in accordance with client-s needs Participate in treatment team conferences which may include other professionals, family members and referral sources Research and locate available help outlets based on identified needs of the client which may include both in-house and external referrals Provides coordination of services and may participate