Clinician - Behavioral Health Urgent Care - Common Ground : Job Details

Description Position at Common Ground MICHIGAN RESIDENTS ONLY - Must be a fully-licensed clinician in the State of MichiganPosition Available1) Full-Time, 40 hours per week. Current shift is 10:30 am - 8:30 pm, Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday. Compensation: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour. About YouThe Clinician's role is to provide assessments that focus on meeting the needs of all populations in crisis, emphasizing alternatives to emergency rooms and continued support. The Clinician is an at-will position, reporting to the Program Manager of the BHUC. This position will demonstrate an advanced level of clinical knowledge, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration that will work with individuals and families/caregivers who are experiencing behavioral health crises. Emphasis will be placed on the provision of problem-focused, time-limited psychotherapy in conjunction with other mental health professionals. The BHUC Clinician will provide care within his/her scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, institutional policy, and practice agreements.If you wish to serve those in crisis, we invite you to apply! Find more information in the linked job description here: Clinician, BHUC - Job DescriptionDay in the LifeProvide triage and assessment in Virtual BHUC that include collateral contacts with Core Provider Agency and other people who know the individual well and who are involve in his/her life; crisis interventions and assessments are trauma informed and recovery-orientedAssess crisis and person/family's needs to determine service neededDevelop the plan of care in collaboration with the individual/family and is based on strengths, needs, abilities, and consideration of preferences, etc.Document all required and collected information in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) using Collaborative Documentation with persons servedAct as an advocate for the needs and rights of every person/family including service providers and community agentsComplete mental health assessment and recommend plan of care for private/public insurance contracted with BHUCMake referrals to community resourcesWork closely with other Common Ground programs, providers, core provider network, area emergency departments, and the access systemProvide feedback in clinical and diagnostic matters to management staffWhat you need to applyMaster's Degree in Human Service fieldProfessional licensure in the State of Michigan as a Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW), License Professional Counselors (LPC), or Licensed Psychologist (LP)Minimum one (1) year experience in treating or working with disabilitiesPreferred Certification of one of the following:CAADC Certified Advanced Addiction Drug CounselorCAC-R Certified Addiction Counselor IC&RC ReciprocalCCDP Certified Co-occurring Disorder ProfessionalCCDP-D Certified Co-occurring Disorder Professional DiplomatExperience providing crisis intervention and counseling servicesExperience with broad range of age groups and disabilities, including childrenExperience with persons with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorderStandard met for Mental Health Professional and Child Mental Health ProfessionalWhat Makes Us Different?Non-Profit mission-driven, person-focused environmentOpportunity for professional growthSmaller Units/Manageable workloadsTeam orientated environmentAn organizational culture of mental & behavioral health support for allFor your hard workAPPRECIATION!Generous paid time off (for eligible employees)Shift premiums (for eligible employees)Employer sponsored benefit & wellness plans (including 16% fringe pay, Calm App, etc.) (for eligible employees) Competitive wages Common Ground is one of the top-ten crisis intervention organizations in the country. For over 50 years we have been helping people move from crisis to hope. At Common Ground, we help individuals and families who are experiencing crises of any kind, from suicide to substance use, human trafficking, mental illness and more. Helping people in crisis 24/7 is at the heart of everything we do by offering hope, healing and recovery. Our caring and dedicated team meets people wherever they are; in person, call, text, chat, or virtually. We listen, assist, and advocate for anyone needing emotional support so they do not feel alone.Common Ground is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors.Find out more at