Perm - Social Worker (LMSW) - Outpatient/Pediatrics (Days)

Perm - Social Worker (LMSW) - Outpatient / Pediatrics (Days) Lincoln Park, MI
Shift Notes: Must maintain flexible work schedules and a cell phone as needed. Will need to be available to TFCO clients 7 days a week, 24 hours per day, as needed for on-call rotation.
Shift Times : | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Weekend Requirements : Varies
***$3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS***

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide weekly family therapy to families utilizing the TFCO treatment model. This includes introducing new behavioral coping and parenting skills and practices these in sessions utilizing strategic positive reinforcement and coaching interventions
• Engage primary caregiver and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment;
• Engage participants to identify and overcome barriers to engagement;
• Develop therapeutic relationships with families.
• Provide direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with the TFCO model;
• Provide family therapy.
• Coordinate services with mental health and medical professionals, including psychiatrists, physicians, and nurses;
• Facilitate collateral contacts with representatives from schools and other community organizations on behalf of children and families;
• Advocate on behalf of families to help them meet their needs and achieve their desired level of independence and self-sufficiency;
• Link families with resources available in the community;
• Assist families in scheduling psychiatric evaluations and medication reviews with a psychiatrist once the child returns home
• Help to identify and eliminate barriers to services;
• Help to enhance existing community services and develop new services based on the needs of families;
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with people and organizations in the community;
• Make referrals to Child Protective Services and Adult Protective Services as needed.
• Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings, case consultations, and training as needed;
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy; crisis intervention; case management;
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Submission Requirements:

• Master’s degree or higher with current Michigan licensure as a mental health professional (Psychologist, LPC, or MSW; limited licenses require supervision).
• Must qualify as a Child Mental Health Professional per Michigan requirements within 120 days of hire.
• Minimum 1 year of experience evaluating and treating minors and families.
• Strong cultural competence, family engagement skills, collaboration, communication, and ability to work within complex family/community systems.
• Must have a clean driving record and obtain a chauffeur’s license within 30 days.
• Preferred: experience with family-centered care, team-based environments, CBT, family therapy models, social skills interventions, Wayne County CMH, and EMRs.
• Not eligible: candidates requiring U.S. work visa sponsorship or on student/work visas.

Additional License Requirements:

• LLMSW, LLPC, TLLP, LMSW, LPC or LLP