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Job description
Therapist (Co-Responder With Dearborn Police)
Under general supervision, the therapist uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to perform responsible and difficult professional casework and crisis intervention. Bases their work in a local police department, accompanies police officers during fieldwork when responding to crisis interventions or mental health related 911 calls. Proactively identifies community members in crisis for services. Provides intensive therapy involving complex social problems and treatment plans. May provide a wide array of functions such as assessment interviews, counseling or case evaluation. Determines appropriate methods of treatment and/or provides other social services to individuals, groups or families. May also provide referrals to appropriate community services or financial assistance. Provides accurate and understandable interpretations of program guidelines via a client orientation program as well as maintains proper records according to organization, State and federal guidelines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Respond to mental health related 911 calls alongside police officers and provide psychological evaluations/problem identification, crisis interventions, referrals and linkage to resources for consumers who are not arrested
Screen, assess, diagnose, create treatment plans and conduct therapeutic intervention with clients which may include observation of clients
Provide interpretation of assessment and diagnosis and ensure understanding of treatment plan which may include interpretation of medical records, as needed
Formulate measurable goals and objectives in accordance with client's needs
Participate in treatment team conferences which may include other professionals, family members and referral sources
Research and locate available help outlets based on identified needs of the client which may include both in-house and external referrals
Provides coordination of services and may participate in services as part of an interdisciplinary team
Follow up on the various services the client was referred to ensure participation and program compliance which may involve reviews conducted in clients' home or other location
Review, discuss and determine progress towards goals and formulate measure goals
Document all services in compliance with the agency's quality assurance plan
Report on program progress at required intervals per funding guidelines
Maintain agency confidentiality and client's privacy in accordance to the agency's policies and procedures
Maintain currency in areas of psychosocial rehabilitation and therapeutic intervention techniques
Follow the funding sources requirements and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards applicable to the services provided
May conduct group therapy sessions, as needed
May sign off on patient charts, if fully licensed
May supervise interns, if fully licensed
May conduct psychological testing and substance abuse counseling as appropriate based on qualifications and assigned functional area
May lead the work of others including coaching and mentoring paraprofessionals, clerical staff and interns
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Biological, psychological and sociological concepts and trends
Intermediate to advanced concepts, practices and procedures of crisis intervention techniques
Community resources including social services agencies and crisis intervention providers
Processes, rules and regulations of various services and funding agencies surrounding the eligibility and maintenance of the services being received
Skill in:
Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office
Ability to:
Wear a bullet-proof vest during work
Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives
Facilitate meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas and problems are addressed
Objectively gather information, identify linkages and trends and apply findings to assignments
Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Speak and write in English
Interpret, speak and write in Arabic, Spanish or other native language of the predominant service population is preferred
Maintain confidentiality of agency and client information
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:
Minimum Degree Required: Master's degree
Required Disciplines: Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field
At least 2 years of experience working in a mental health setting as a Full Licensed Master Social Worker, Full Licensed Professional Counselor, Full Licensed Psychologist, or any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources
Licenses/Certifications:
Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Psychologist (LP), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), CAFAS certified if the position is responsible for child therapy, MCBAP Certified Addiction Counselor or Certified Advance Addiction and Drug Counselor may be required based on assigned functional area or ability to obtain within 6 months
Working Conditions:
Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required
Travel Required: Local travel, up to 80%
Working Environment: Climate controlled office
Worksite address
dearborn, MI, 48120, US
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