Outreach Therapist - $10,000 Sign on Bonus at Gratiot Integrated Health Network

Alma, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Dec, 25

Salary

84364.0

Posted On

26 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Behavioral Health Services, Crisis Intervention, Problem Solving, Family Dynamics, Documentation, Direct Service, Professional Development, Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Cultural Competence, Trauma-Informed Care, Person-Centered Planning, Mental Health Diagnosis, Community Engagement

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Outreach/Homebased Therapist - $10,000 Sign on Bonus Alma, MI Description Now with a $10,000 sign on bonus paid at the successful completion of 6 months!!! Gratiot Integrated Health Network (GIHN) has an immediate opening for a full-time, master’s prepared clinician to provide behavioral health services to high-intensity youth and their families in the community and home setting. This position focuses on engaging youth and families where they are most comfortable, providing individualized, strength-based interventions to support stability, skill development, and improved family functioning. The Outreach/Home-Based Therapist will work collaboratively with families, schools, and community partners to ensure that youth have access to the supports needed for success. Services are provided primarily in the home and community, with flexibility to meet families during evenings as needed. The position maintains a small caseload size of approximately 12 families to ensure intensive, individualized support. This position may also include a small, back-up on-call requirement for crisis coverage if full-time crisis staff are unable to cover a shift. Who Does Well in This Position: Clinicians who enjoy working with high-intensity youth and families and can provide consistent, structured support in the home and community. Individuals who are flexible, adaptable, and able to meet families where they are, including evenings or non-traditional settings. Professionals with strong crisis intervention and problem-solving skills, capable of managing complex family dynamics. People who thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with schools, community agencies, and other team members. Clinicians who are organized and self-directed, able to balance documentation, direct service, and ongoing professional development. Individuals who value building strong, trusting relationships with youth, families, and community partners. Individuals who are committed to serving their community and empowering youth and families to create positive, lasting change. GIHN is focused on providing a healthy work-life balance with flexible scheduling with both in-person and remote work options. With one of our strategic priorities focused on becoming a leading employer of choice in Mid-Michigan, GIHN offers competitive salary, benefits and paid time off, all of which begin on your first day of employment. Here are just a few reasons why you should consider GIHN as your next, and last, employer: Flexible working conditions including both in-person and remote options Medical insurance you can trust with BCBS of Michigan. Low employee contribution and employer funded HSA. Delta Dental and EyeMed Vision at low, to no, employee cost. Student Loan Forgiveness options with Public Service Loan Forgiveness program Student Loan Repayment eligibility through the Michigan MI Kids Now, Loan Repayment program 182 hours of paid time off which increases with longevity, plus 13 paid holidays Corebridge financial planning manages our social security opt-out program, along with 401a, 457b and an annual employer contribution of 7.5%. Paid maternity, paternity or adoption leave. Employer paid life insurance. Employer paid short disability On-site pharmacy for employee convenience SALARY RANGE DEPENDENT ON LICENSE AND TIME IN ROLE: $59,550.40 - $84,364.80 EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Regular, Full-Time, Exempt/Salary Status Requirements The Outreach/Home-Based Therapist is responsible for providing Outreach Therapy services, annual assessments, determining the appropriate treatment plan, and/or making referrals to other service providers, if deemed necessary, to children receiving mental health services. Must be able to demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge and use of appropriate approaches, skills and techniques which reflect an understanding and awareness of trauma and social, cultural and economic diversity of the target population served. Must actively support the goal of person-centered planning and integrated care. EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree in Social Work or Professional Counseling required. Michigan licensure appropriate to professional degree, i.e., LLPC, LPC, LLMSW, LMSW is required. Must have experience in the diagnosis and provision of services to individuals with mental health illness, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders in a mental health or other human services agency. Must have QMHP or QMRP and a minimum of one year related work experiences. Individual Specialized Training qualifies for a QMHP/QMRP. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: The candidate must maintain documentation to agency and professional standards. A valid Michigan Driver’s License is required to operate an agency vehicle or to transport consumers. Candidates must meet successful clearance of criminal and driving background checks. POSTING DATE: Position will remain open until filled. Applicants requiring specific accommodations for the interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (989) 466-4198. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this position. Gratiot Integrated Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Employer-At-Will. GIHN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other protected status. Equal opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. GIHN expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above, or any other protected status. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Employment offers are contingent upon the results of a Michigan State Police Check and/or Criminal Background Check. Candidates may be excluded from consideration based upon driving record. Candidates applying for professional positions must submit college or university transcripts verifying degree, copy of State of Michigan credentials, and a copy of diploma if required. Requirements Competencies. Must demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge and use of appropriate approaches, skills and techniques which reflect an understanding and awareness of trauma and social, cultural and economic diversity of the target population served. GIHN employees will actively support the goal of person centered planning and integrated care through the recovery process and will acknowledge and develop competencies to support the understanding of the complexities of the human condition and the manner in which physical health, substance use disorders and physical and/or emotional trauma are interrelated to the need for mental health services. Must demonstrate computer skills, including entering and retrieving data. Must demonstrate high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Must exhibit strong spelling, grammar and both oral and written communication skills. Supervisory Responsibility. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment. This job operates in a professional office environment; however, it requires travel to other locations including, but not limited to, consumer’s homes, physician offices, court houses, etc. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones. Physical Demands. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work. This is a full-time position. Some flexibility in hours is allowed but the employee is expected to be available during the core works hours of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the majority of the time, and must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status, unless an adjusted schedule is pre-approved. Some evening hours and weekends may be required. Travel. Travel may be necessary for this position but is generally located within Gratiot County. A valid Michigan Driver’s license is required to operate GIHN vehicles or to transport consumers in personal or GIHN owned vehicles. Required Education and Experience. Master’s degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling or related field, is required. Michigan licensure appropriate to professional degree, i.e. LLP, LMSW, is required. Must have experience in the diagnosis and provision of services to individuals with mental health illness, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders in a mental health or other human services agency. Must have QMHP or QMRP and a minimum of one year related work experience. Individual Specialized Training qualifies for a QMHP/QMRP. Preferred Education and Experience. Three years of work experience in the mental health field. EEO Statement. GIHN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other protected status. Equal opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. GIHN expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above, or any other protected status. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Other Duties. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The above functions will also incorporate knowledge about and actively support culturally competent recovery based practices, person-centered planning and a trauma informed culture of safety to aid consumers in the recovery process, as applicable to the work performed.

Responsibilities

The Outreach/Home-Based Therapist provides behavioral health services to high-intensity youth and their families in community and home settings. This role involves engaging families, providing individualized interventions, and collaborating with schools and community partners.