Are you a licensed and compassionate social worker or psychologist with expertise helping adults and children live better lives? We are assisting our client to hire a therapist with a nonjudgmental approach to the unique needs and diverse experiences of individual families. Our client will accept the following licenses: LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC or LPC or TLLP or LLP. This job is working in an Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities program which serves persons of all ages diagnosed with an intellectual and/or developmental disability, including autism. Services are provided taking a comprehensive approach and tailor each plan to the needs, wishes and dreams of the person and their family. This direct hire job is working Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm with a minimum of 4 hours per week after 5:00pm.

The Therapist is responsible for the development of treatment plans, biopsychosocial and lethality assessments; thorough assessments to determine medically necessary interventions, individual counseling, parent training, behavior modifications plan, and crisis intervention.

Responsiblities of the Social Worker or Psychologist
Administer evaluations of people receiving services to determine what services are medically necessary and provide written reports.
Provide consultation to staff/guardians/families regarding people receiving therapeutic intervention at the agency, when appropriate.
Provide direct counseling services to individuals and families.
Conduct staff in-services specific to people served to assigned direct care staff.
When appropriate present information to the Behavior Treatment Committee for review and approval
Participate in the development and implementation of treatment plans determined by the needs and desires of the person receiving services.

Requirements of the Social Worker or Psychologist
Must possess a Master s degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling or Psychology from an accredited college or university.
Must have and retain a valid LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC or LPC or TLLP or LLP with the State of Michigan and have at least (7) months experience working with persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, including autism.
LLMSW or LMSW preferred.
Candidate must meet the criteria for Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Profession (QIDP) and Children s Mental Health Professional (CMHP) within four (4) months of hire which states that an appropriate candidate has one year experience in the examination, evaluation and treatment of minors and their families.
Group experience and home-based service experience are preferred.
Must also have DHHS and Police clearance.

Compensation and Benefits of the Social Worker
Pay is dependent on licensing type and years of experience
$50,017.50 - $68,659.50 per year
Mileage Reimbursement when personal vehicle used - IRS standard. .64 per mile
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance. 401K. PTO.
Paid holidays

myPTsolutions is a therapist-owned medical staffing company, specializing in placing Physical & Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists and Licensed Social Workers in travel jobs, temp to perm and permanent jobs throughout Michigan.

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