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Wedgwood Christian Services Clinician- Outpatient in Grand Rapids, Michigan
The Outpatient Clinician is accountable to the Clinical Supervisor to provide therapy and casework (where applicable) to clients they are assigned within a wide range of presenting concerns and diagnostic criteria within the office, telemedicine, and other community settings.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct assigned intake assessments for counseling, completing all required paperwork.
- Provide individual, family and/or multi-systems therapy for assigned clients.
- Maintain appropriate and timely documentation within the Electronic Medical Record including but not limited to progress notes and files on each client.
- Participate in individual supervision with the Clinical Supervisor.
- Participate in team meetings presenting on cases and clinical topics as required. Participation includes the sharing of ideas, feedback, and department planning. Seek and solicit feedback as needed.
- Continually assess client's needs and make appropriate referrals if additional services or a more intensive level of care is needed.
- Develop Treatment Plans, Quarterly Reviews, Discharge Summaries, Clinical Progress notes, and other documents as required by contract, agency policies, and best practice.
- Coordinate the transfer/discharge process for the client and family, informing Clinical Supervisor, and necessary support staff of projected transfer/discharge goals.
- Consultation within other departmental service lines.
- Monitor the quality of overall treatment services to clients on their caseload; and evaluate the adequacy of these services to meet treatment objectives. Communicate effectively with Wedgwood's Psychiatric services to ensure continuity of care.
- Respect others and understand their needs and feelings, regardless of race, social, ethnic, economic, and religious background; have an attitude and aptitude for providing nurturance, being patient, and accepting others.
- Participates in Quality Improvement Initiatives.
- Comply with departmental processes and procedures surrounding authorization and reauthorizations as needed per caseload.
- Professional Growth
- Utilize educational opportunities and resources offered by the agency and through the profession for continued development of skills and clinical expertise.
- Use the knowledge and skills of his/her supervisor and peers to increase both counseling and administrative skills.
- Participate in obtaining certification, training cohorts, and other learning opportunities to advance clinical skill sets that align with the ongoing needs of the agency's clientele.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field, from an accredited institution.
- Experience providing individual, family and group counseling, preferred.
- Required to provide proof of limited or full license in one of the following areas: Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy.
- Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goal, purpose and objectives of the agency.
HOURS OF WORK: Monday-Friday, variable hours between 8am-7pm
Compensation Ranges: Limited License: $57k to $62.5k Full License: $61k to 68.5k
BENEFITS:
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Low cost medical plans with great coverage options
Holistic dental and vision plans
Pet insurance
Legal insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
Competitive time off
Direct deposit
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
Paid Holidays
We also offer a variety of employer paid benefits for full time staff