Hospital Screening Therapist, Wayne County

New Oakland Family Centers offers top-tier psychiatric care, therapeutic counseling, and educational services to individuals and families. We are committed to providing consistent, compassionate support, responding to each person's needs, and treating everyone with the highest level of respect through active engagement in our communities.

Position Details
Location: Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit
Schedule: Full time; Shift-based schedule as determined by Crisis Services Director.
Available shifts: Swing: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm or 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm *Please note that initial new hire training will be conducted during daytime hours  at the assigned training location in Southfield , consisting of five 8.5-hour shifts from Monday to Friday. Completion of this training is required before beginning non-traditional shifts.
Reports To: Director of Crisis Services / Supervisor of Crisis Services
Compensation: Hourly Employee. Commensurate with experience.

Position Summary
The Hospital Screening Therapist is a full-time role responsible for providing crisis intervention services to individuals at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit. This position requires a combination of clinical expertise, rapid response capabilities, and effective communication skills to support individuals in crisis.

Desired Skills

• Strong multitasking and time management abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively engage diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and adults.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely response to crisis needs by beginning each shift at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit and remaining within Wayne County for the entire shift.
• Triage crisis calls and provide immediate assistance at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit.
• Perform in-person health screenings and assessments, ensuring accurate documentation and timely submission of all required paperwork in compliance with the policies and procedures (P&P) manual.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members to gather information and determine appropriate interventions.
• Adapt to shifting priorities based on community, hospital, and county needs.
• Provide intensive crisis stabilization services by addressing clients' needs with professionalism, empathy, and care, using creativity and innovative approaches to help them achieve and exceed their personal goals.
• Appropriately manage and resolve crisis situations, including CPI-approved physical interventions, and pursuing eloping clients, all while maintaining professionalism and ensuring client safety.
• Maintain consistent communication with clinical and administrative staff.
• Complete Pre-Admission Reviews and Utilization Review tasks in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate and maintain stable, professional, and appropriate boundaries with clients at all times.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to a collaborative work environment.
• Demonstrate ability to accept constructive feedback, implement guidance, and show a willingness to grow and improve professionally.
• Stay current with professional training requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support clinic operations.

Working Conditions

• Employees are expected to maintain a professional appearance in alignment with the Employee Handbook and be prepared for active engagement with consumers.
• This role requires extended periods of remaining in a stationary position during HIPAA-compliant telehealth and in-person sessions and requires the ability to perform physical activities such as bending and reaching. Reasonable accommodations can be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions as needed.
• The position involves prolonged active listening and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in using computers, phones, and office equipment for documentation and telehealth purposes is necessary. This includes but is not limited to Office 365 and Electronic Medical Record systems.
• The role may require moving within the office or traveling between locations to fulfill job responsibilities. Reasonable accommodation will be considered based on individual needs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or psychology.
• Active current clinical licensure (LLC, LLMSW, LLP acceptable; full licensure preferred; TLLP not eligible) in the State of Michigan and continued satisfactory standings with the appropriate board and insurance entities.
• Approved driving record required.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development