CNS Healthcare
School Based Therapist, Detroit Public Schools
CNS Healthcare, Detroit, MI, United States
What we are looking for:
As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, CNS Healthcare's mission is to serve the people of our communities.
The School Based Clinician provides mental health services to students and their families eligible to receive services. These services include screening, assessment and treatment of identified students in the school based, outpatient setting or community. The School Based Clinician provides guidance, support and/or referrals to help students increase their overall level of functioning in emotional health, academic, family life and involvement in their community.
Please note: This position does provide services in a school-based setting.
Compensation Range:
The starting pay for this position is $47,600 - $56,000 for limited licensed candidates, and $51,850 - $61,000 annual salary for fully licensed candidates, and is based on non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
What's in it for you:
As a member of our team, you will have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our community and the lives of the individuals that we serve. CNS Healthcare provides a robust total rewards program to support our team members and their loved ones. We've shared some highlights below, but you can visit the benefits guide posted on our careers page to learn more!
Please see below for a summary of job responsibilities and qualifications!
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CNS Healthcare (CNS) is a non-profit, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) with seven clinics and two clubhouses in Southeastern Michigan. CNS employs approximately 400 employees, paraprofessionals, and support staff, delivering services to more than 7,000 people annually.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: CNS Healthcare complies with federal, state, and local laws in regard to COVID-19 vaccination. Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for medical or religious exemptions to these requirements in accordance with applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, CNS Healthcare's mission is to serve the people of our communities.
The School Based Clinician provides mental health services to students and their families eligible to receive services. These services include screening, assessment and treatment of identified students in the school based, outpatient setting or community. The School Based Clinician provides guidance, support and/or referrals to help students increase their overall level of functioning in emotional health, academic, family life and involvement in their community.
Please note: This position does provide services in a school-based setting.
Compensation Range:
The starting pay for this position is $47,600 - $56,000 for limited licensed candidates, and $51,850 - $61,000 annual salary for fully licensed candidates, and is based on non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
What's in it for you:
As a member of our team, you will have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our community and the lives of the individuals that we serve. CNS Healthcare provides a robust total rewards program to support our team members and their loved ones. We've shared some highlights below, but you can visit the benefits guide posted on our careers page to learn more!
- Comprehensive medical insurance options
- Employer-paid benefits including dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
- Retirement program with generous company default contribution and match
- Generous PTO program starting at 23 days annually
- 16 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Student loan forgiveness eligibility, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), HRSA, and more
Please see below for a summary of job responsibilities and qualifications!
- Perform screening, comprehensive assessments, classroom observation, diagnosis, and evaluation of students served as clinically appropriate.
- Provide individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, case management services in alignment with the individual plan of service (IPOS) utilizing evidence-based practices and a trauma-informed approach.
- Consult with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems such as truancy and misbehavior, and to assist with problem-solving and implementing solutions.
- Participate school activities and provide workshops, educational activities or in-service staff trainings to increase understanding of child mental health disorder
- Focuses on improving therapeutic supports and functional skills in the areas of education, employment, social supports, wellness, self-management, and prevent out-of-home placement.
- Provide crisis intervention when needed. Completion of lethality risk assessments as indicated (e.g. suicide/homicide/potential for violence/substance use) with dispositions and recommendations included in IPOS.
- May collaborate with the case holders and school personnel to support person-centered planning with assigned person served to identify needs and interventions.
- Support the coordination of care for assigned cases by collaborating with internal and external providers.
- Responsible for managing assigned caseload including ensuring that all individual documentation and authorizations are up-to-date, and following admission, transition, and discharge procedures housed in CNS Electronic Health Record.
- Perform or facilitate the intake of new persons served as assigned.
- Participate in team meetings, agency focus groups, work groups, and committees as assigned.
- Support the development of agency staff and community partners by providing training as assigned.
- May participate in internal and external presentations to provide education about school based services.
- May provide transportation for persons served.
- Meet direct service productivity and documentation standards per agency and program expectations.
- Maintain compliance with quality care initiatives including Meaningful Use (MU), Medicare Merit Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) requirements.
- Ensure that the CNS Healthcare standards of service are applied to interactions with individuals served, guests, and staff.
- Assume responsibility for professional growth by current reading and attendance at educational programs and conferences.
Required
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy, AND
- State licensure: Limited-Licensed Master's Social Worker (LLMSW), Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW), Limited-Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Limited-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LLMFT), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Temporary Limited-License Psychologist (TLLP), Limited-Licensed Psychologist (LLP), OR Licensed Psychologist (LP)
- Child Mental Health Professional:
- Possess or obtain Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP) designation within 90 days of hire, and then maintain throughout employment.
- At least 1 year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families.
- Proficient with computers, Microsoft office products (including Outlook, Word, and Excel), and electronic health records (EHRs)
- Ability to contribute to an inclusive environment that recognizes the value and contributions of all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability
- Ability to work closely with persons with mental or physical limitations
- Ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and build positive working relationships
- Ability to use discretion and judgment when handling matters of a sensitive or confidential nature
- Intellectual and Developmental Disability Professional:
- Possess or obtain Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) designation within 90 days of hire, and then maintain throughout employment.
- At least 1 year of experience involving the treatment of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, can include internship or field placement experience.
- Prior experience working with all age groups including children; solution focused brief therapy; substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment; stages of change and/or motivational interviewing.
- Experience in the community mental health setting.
- 1 year of clinical experience in individual and group psychotherapy under clinical supervision.
- 1 year of master level experience in the examination, evaluation, and evaluation of children with severe emotional disturbances.
CNS Healthcare (CNS) is a non-profit, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) with seven clinics and two clubhouses in Southeastern Michigan. CNS employs approximately 400 employees, paraprofessionals, and support staff, delivering services to more than 7,000 people annually.
- CNS provides comprehensive integrated health services in partnership with several community organizations, and uses a patient-centered approach to identify, support, and promote the overall health of children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
- Visit our website to learn more about our mission, vision, and values!
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: CNS Healthcare complies with federal, state, and local laws in regard to COVID-19 vaccination. Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for medical or religious exemptions to these requirements in accordance with applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)