- Salary
- $29 – $39/hr
- Location
- Southgate, Michigan, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Job Title: Adult Outpatient Therapist (Mental Health & Co-Occurring Disorders).
Job Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Adult Outpatient Therapist to join our Behavioral Health team. In this role, you will deliver comprehensive clinical services, including intake assessments, person-centered treatment planning, and individual and group therapy for adults and families managing mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders.
Compensation & Range:
- Fully Licensed: $29.47 – $39.67 / hour (commensurate with licensure and experience).
- Limited / Associate Licensure: $27.22 – $36.63 / hour.
- Schedule & Flexibility: Flexible full-time scheduling available. Clinic operating hours encompass Mondays–Thursdays (8:30 AM – 7:00 PM), Fridays (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM), and Saturdays (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM). Some evening/weekend shifts may be required.
- Benefits & Perks: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off (PTO), paid holidays (including major holiday eves), mileage reimbursement (standard IRS rate), and fully paid ongoing professional development/training.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clinical Assessment & Care: Conduct intake evaluations and assess client needs using Person-Centered Planning principles for outpatient mental health and co-occurring substance abuse treatment.
- Therapeutic Services: Provide evidence-based individual and group therapy for adults and their families.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partner effectively with psychiatrists, primary care physicians, support networks, and community agencies to ensure holistic patient care.
- Documentation & Compliance: Complete clinical records, progress notes, and treatment plans in a timely manner consistent with regulatory and program guidelines.
- Discharge Planning: Coordinate structured, effective discharge planning prior to case completion.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Professional Counseling, or a related mental health discipline [Required].
- Licensure: Active Master’s level state clinical licensure (e.g., LMSW, LPC, LLP) or associate/limited licensure (e.g., LLMSW, LLPC, TLLP) [Required].
- Clinical Experience: Minimum 1+ year of experience (including accredited fieldwork/internship hours) treating adults diagnosed with mental health or co-occurring disorders [Required].
- Professional Standards: Ability to obtain the Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) credential within 120 days of hire [Required].
- Core Competencies: Strong clinical assessment skills.
Skills
Patient CareCompliance