Therapist

Who We Are: Central City Health (CCH) has been serving the under-housed and at-risk population in metro Detroit since 1972, by providing integrated healthcare services. Our services include primary and pediatric care, dental care, behavioral and SUD care, supportive housing, and community re-entry services, to name a few. In 2024, our President/CEO, Dr. Kimberly Farrow-Felton received the esteemed Healthcare Hero Award from Crain’s Detroit Business honoring her exceptional contributions to the health and well-being of our community.

Our Mission: To achieve wellness in the community by providing an array of primary and behavioral health care, housing, and substance abuse services with dignity and respect. Our Core

Values: CCH is guided by a set of values in fulfilling our mission.

Some of our values include:

• An environment that supports health and recovery.
• Person centered principles in the delivery of care.
• An environment characterized by cultural sensitivity, integrity, teamwork and trust.
• A commitment to service excellence and continuous quality improvement.
• Persons served take both an active part in their treatment and the organization.
• An atmosphere of welcoming and accessibility to people seeking our services that assures “no wrong door.”

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Provides intake, screening, assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, case management and supportive services to individuals, families, and groups.

You Get:

• 14 Paid Holidays Annually.
• 18 PTO Days (less than 1 Year; 27 Days on 1st Year Anniversary).
• Benefit Coverage after 30 Days: Medical/Dental/Vision/Short-term Disability.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings 403(b).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Continuing Education Allowance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts initial intakes and annual updates.
• Engages members in a welcoming, empathetic manner even during acute phase.
• Screens members for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Demonstrates the knowledge of diagnostic criteria for psychiatric and substance use disorders.
• Provides therapeutic interventions to members and families during individual and/or group therapy and other settings.
• Provides crisis intervention as needed.
• Evaluates the progress of individuals on an on-going basis.
• Obtains information when appropriate from a variety of sources to develop a clinical history.
• Attends Interdisciplinary team meetings to review problems and plan for solutions.
• Assist individuals with identifying changes in behavior, attitudes, feelings and thoughts that are triggers for relapses. Assist in the development of a relapse prevention/crisis plan utilizing personal, community and provider support.
• Provides education and/or consultation to help individuals, families, and support people to understand the interplay of mental health and/or substance use disorders, the phases of recovery, service options, self-determination, and the course of treatment. Clinicians will encourage participation in community and peer support groups.
• Communicates and collaborates with other external providers.
• Performs discharge planning activities in accordance with best practice standards for individuals being released from a hospital setting.
• Assists individuals with medication needs and coordinates with psychiatrist as appropriate based on treatment needs.
• Provides support, education, and reinforce the use of prescribed medications to treat substance use and psychiatric disorders.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology or counseling required.
• Current State of Michigan licensure in one of the following: LMSW, LLMSW, LP, LLP or PC required.
• One year of experience in treating or working with a person who is exhibiting mental illness, substance abuse, and/or co-occurring behaviors preferred.
• Must be willing to complete requirements for a Michigan Certified Board of Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) Development Plan (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, CADC, or Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, CAADC) within the first 90 days of hire.
• Leading to certification and are timely in its implementation or are functioning under a time-limited exception plan approved by the regional PIHP. (applies to SUD Therapists only).
• Valid Michigan Chauffeur’s Driver’s License required; Candidates who do not have a chauffeur's license, may still apply but must acquire a chauffeur’s license within 30 days of employment. Demonstrated ability to adhere to State of Michigan driving laws, evidenced by maintaining an insurable driving record in accordance with CCH commercial auto insurance carrier required. (applies to ACT and Housing Therapists only).
• For therapy codes: Mental Health Professional [Mental Health Code, Section 330.1100b(15)] - An individual who is trained and experienced in the area of mental illness or developmental disabilities and who is one of the following: a physician, psychologist, registered professional nurse licensed or otherwise authorized to engage in the practice of nursing under part 172 of the public health code (1978 PA 368, MCL 333.17201 to 333.17242), licensed master’s social worker licensed or otherwise authorized to engage in the practice of social work at the master’s level under part 185 of the public health code (1978 PA 368, MCL 333.18501 to 333.18518), licensed professional counselor licensed or otherwise authorized to engage in the practice of counseling under part 181 of the public health code (1978 PA 368, MCL 333.18101 to 333.18177), or a marriage and family therapist licensed or otherwise authorized to engage in the practice of marriage and family therapy under part 169 of the public health code (1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16901 to 333.16915).
• For intake and case management services: Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) - Individual with specialized training3 (including fieldwork and/or internships associated with the academic curriculum where the student works directly with persons receiving mental health services as part of that experience) OR one year of experience in treating or working with a person who has mental illness; AND is a psychologist, physician, educator with a degree in education from an accredited program, social worker, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist, audiologist, behavior analyst, registered nurse, therapeutic recreation specialist, licensed/limited-licensed professional counselor, licensed or limited licensed marriage and family therapist, a licensed physician’s assistant, OR a human services professional with at least a bachelor’s degree in a human services field.

“This is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position. As with everything in life, things change. The tasks and responsibilities can be changed, added to, removed, amended, deleted, and modified at any time by the organization. Central City Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all candidates and team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, height, weight, marital status, gender identity expression, disability status, protected veteran, or other legally protected status by state or federal law. At Central City Health the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combating COVID-19. As a result, Central City Health prefers that employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19; however, it is not required.”

Central City Health will be recognized in the community as a premier provider of accessible comprehensive behavioral and physical health care, substance abuse services, and housing opportunities that lead consumers toward self-sustainability. Our mission is to achieve wellness in the community by providing an array of primary and behavioral health care, housing and substance abuse services with dignity and respect.Vision