Westland, Michigan
CIS Therapist Job Opening in Westland, Michigan - Is your passion to make a real difference? If so, please consider joining our team! With over 16 programs located across Western Wayne County's communities, Hegira Programs, Inc. (HPI), a private non-profit corporation, is one of the largest freestanding behavioral healthcare agencies in the area. HPI, accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the State of Michigan, provides a broad array of mental health and substance abuse treatment and prevention services to individuals of all ages.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Prefer LMSW, LPC, or LLP for this position. Limited License Clinicians can apply, however you must have at least 1 year of experience working with adults with chronic mental illness.
Minimum Education and Experience Required
The Community Intervention Services Therapist shall have, at minimum, a Master?s Degree from an accredited college or university, specializing in psychology, social work, or guidance and counseling.
He/she shall obtain and/or maintain current, appropriate issued by the State of Michigan. In addition to documented educational training,
The Community Intervention Services Therapist shall have provided direct treatment services to adults in a behavioral health inpatient or outpatient setting for not less than 18 months, of which at least 6 months was spent working with adults with co-occurring disorders, within the past 3 years. In addition to direct work experience,
The Community Intervention Services Therapist shall, minimally, demonstrate (1) basic knowledge of diagnostics, psychopharmacology, and supportive treatment approaches as applied to a severely mentally ill (SMI) adult population; and (2) knowledge of the identification and treatment of co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders.
He/she shall have the ability to accurately read maps and driving directions and must also possess a valid Michigan chauffeur's license with less than six current points.
LOCATION : Adult Outpatient Services Facility, Westland, MI
SHIFT: Full-time, Afternoons; schedule must include at least two Saturdays and one Sunday per month.
COMPENSATION: $15.25/hr - $16.50/hr depending on experience
REQUISITION # 17-0811
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical:
Intake
· Formulate preliminary DSM five-axis diagnosis.
· Identify issues that may exist regarding safety (personal and environmental), natural supports, and community involvement.
· Identify referrals needed for comprehensive treatment, including medical, nutrition, substance abuse, STD/HIV, education, and vocational training.
· Obtain releases of information for coordination of care, including primary care physician, past treatment episodes, emergency and significant support persons, court, and school related contacts.
· Educate patient and patient?s parent/guardian with respect to admission information packet, including but not limited to, Medicaid Grievance procedures and Recipient Rights processes.
· Demonstrate knowledge of patient payor source.
· Complete Urine Drug Screen, as indicated.
· Schedule appointment for psychiatric evaluation within appropriate time frame relative to medication supplies and/or acuity of symptoms.
Treatment Planning and Progress Reviews
· Complete an individualized Treatment Plan for each patient by the fourth session or within 30 days, whichever is first.
· Utilize the patient?s Person Centered Questionnaire in development of treatment plan and support person participation.
· Treatment Plan problem areas, goals, and objectives address the patient?s DSM five-axis diagnosis and areas identified on the bio-psychosocial assessment, including but not limited to, personal and environmental safety, relapse or decompensation potential, child and family strengths, and individual needs.
· Demonstrate use of natural supports in Treatment Plan.
· Complete Treatment Plan Reviews (TPR) minimally after the first 60 days of treatment and 180 days thereafter.
· Update Treatment Plan via a TPR following a change in clinical status including, but not limited to, change in diagnosis, hospitalization, or utilization of crisis services.
· Utilize HPI corporate, continuous Treatment Plan process when receiving or facilitating an internal patient transfer.
· Inform patient of local dispute resolution process at the time of each Treatment Plan and TPR.
Discharge Process
· Document on Treatment Plan criteria and anticipated date for planned discharge.
· Update changed discharge criteria on the TPR.
· Document plan and course of transfer to less intensive level of care on an approved HPI clinical form.
· Discharge patients with no contact for 45 days.
· Provide written notification to Medicaid recipients of intent to terminate services via an Advanced Action Notice.
· Complete Discharge Summary within 21 days of discharge date.
· Complete Patient Discharge Demographics form within 21 days of discharge.
· Complete a Continuing Care Plan for each patient discharge at the last session for planned discharges and within seven days for unplanned discharges.
Ongoing
· Coordination of appointments with psychiatrist and other primary therapists, as applicable.
· Provide linking and coordination of community-based services.
· It is expected that a 55% direct activity level will be consistently maintained.
· Legibly document using language meeting professional standards, abbreviations per HPI approved listings, and error correction processes per policy.
· External documentation is typed on HPI issued letterhead or clinical document.
· Transport patients as needed to community-based supportive, adjunctive services.
· Provide individual supportive, solution-focused psychotherapy not less than once every 30 days to all patients on caseload.
· Provide group therapy, as assigned, demonstrating utilization of supportive and/or psycho-educational approach, based on assignment.
· Start and stop therapy, collateral, and consultation sessions as scheduled, unless crisis intervention services require otherwise.
· Document all patient contacts and/or contacts related to case management services, both attempted and completed, on an approved HPI clinical record form.
· Initiate contact, by phone or in writing, to non-compliant patients within 24 hours of a missed appointment.
· Communicate with hospital staff and/or hospital liaison in the event of an inpatient admission, prior to the patient?s discharge from the hospital.
· Meet with patient in hospital within two (2) working days of notification of hospitalization.
· Ensure a minimum of three contacts with post-hospitalized patients within ten days of hospital discharge, including a minimum of one face-to-face contact within seven days of discharge.
· Complete a progress note for all treatment services that include clinical presentation, a summary of clinical content of the session as it relates to the patient?s identified problems, medication compliance, and progress toward the goals/objectives written on the patient?s treatment plan.
· Assist patients and/or other clinical staff with various case management tasks, including but not limited to, medication compliance, referrals, and linkage to resources.
· Provide 24-hour crisis intervention services to patients, as necessary.
· Each day worked, complete and submit (within 24 hours) to clerical a printed schedule corresponding to patient services documented in each patient?s record.
· Report medication issues, including non-compliance and adverse side effects, to clinic psychiatrist and/or clinic supervisor immediately.
· Consult with clinic psychiatrist and/or clinic nurse within five days of the identification on a non-emergent medical condition.
· Monitor substance use via Urine Drug Screens, as indicated.
· Complete required annual documentation updates and/or referrals, per HPI policy.
· Regularly maintain and clean HPI vehicles.
· Operate any and all company vehicles assigned in order to complete job assignments in a safe and appropriate manner at all times.
Interpersonal:
· Establish effective therapeutic bonds with patients assigned to caseload.
· Maintain therapeutic relationships within boundaries established per licensing guidelines and HPI ethical pledge.
· Maintain collegial, cooperative relationships with peer therapists, other staff of HPI, and community resources/referring agencies.
· Report all Recipient Rights complaints and knowledge of potential complaints to CSS/ACSS within 24 hours of said knowledge.
· Contribute pertinent clinical information at regular case conference meetings.
· Annually attend a minimum of 10 monthly staff meetings.
· Attend weekly Case Conference meeting with CIS team.
· Follow directives provided in staff meetings.
· Respond to written requests from CSS/ACSS or HPI Administration regarding clinical and/or operational information within indicated time frames. Must utilize indicated formats, if applicable.
Critical Thinking:
· Provide services at frequency and intensity consistent with individual patient diagnosis and current clinical status.
· Report to CSS all referred clinical cases that are outside the scope of your expertise, experience, or in which counter transference issues might jeopardize the patient?s clinical outcome.
· Provide CSS/ACSS and psychiatrist with timely, pertinent information regarding changes in patient(s) condition(s).
· Provide CSS/ACSS with timely, pertinent information regarding a patient?s state of mind that has potential impact on the safety of the clinic environment.
· Maintain a broad-based knowledge of referral sources, both internal and external, and make appropriate referrals as needed.
· Advise CSS/ACSS caseload difficulties in advance of scheduled time off.
· Consult with CSS/ACSS in the event a patient presents at risk of harming self or others, either intentionally or otherwise.
· Be knowledgeable of potential side effects or adverse reactions of psychotropic medications.
· Transport only designated Hegira Programs, Inc. patients.
· Ensure compliance with no smoking policy in HPI vehicles.
· Report any and all accidents or vehicle maintenance issues immediately as they occur to the CSS/ACSS and in the event of an accident, immediately initiate an HPI variance report and police report.
· Report and document all behavioral issues pertaining to clients to appropriate CSS/ACSS in a timely manner.
Productivity:
· Adult Population: Maintain a minimum of 55% direct to indirect service ratio.
Physical Requirements:
· Must have adequate visual acuity to interact with the Electronic Health Record System and accurately input data.
· Must have adequate visual acuity to safely follow all driving laws and regulations and possess a valid driver?s license.
· Must be able to give physical assistance, as needed, to clients as they enter/exit the vehicle.
· Must be able to sit up to 50% of work shift.
· Must be able to pass an eye exam.
· Must be able to walk/stand up to 60% of work shift.
· Must be able to endure light to moderate amounts of physical exertion while actively engaging in indoor and outdoor activities with members up to 25% of work shift.
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Hegira Programs, Inc. offers our full-time staff a competitive benefits package including healthcare benefits, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match, life insurance, an annual wellness incentive reimbursement program for participation in healthy activities such as exercise and fitness programs or health education and generous paid time off benefits. As a 501c (3) organization, Hegira employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program for student loans. HPI also offers regular in-house training opportunities
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Master's
Required experience:
working with adults with co-occurring disorders: 1 year
provided direct treatment services to adults in a behavioral health inpatient or outpatient: 1 year
Required license or certification:
LLPC, LPC, LLSMW, LSMW, LP
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