Outpatient Clinician

The Outpatient Clinician is accountable to the Outpatient Clinical Supervisor to provide therapy and casework (where applicable) to clients they are assigned within a wide range of presenting concerns and diagnostic criteria within the office setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Traditional Outpatient:

• Conduct assigned intake assessments for counseling, completing all required paperwork.
• Provide individual, family and/or multi-systems therapy for assigned clients.
• Maintain appropriate and timely progress notes and files on each client.
• Participate in biweekly individual supervision with the Outpatient Clinical Supervisor.
• Participate in bimonthly group team meetings presenting on cases and clinical topics as required. Participation includes the sharing of ideas, feedback, and department planning. Seek and solicit feedback as needed.
• Continually assess client’s needs and make appropriate referrals if additional services or a more intensive level of care is needed.
• Develop Treatment Plans, Quarterly Reviews, Discharge Summaries, Clinical Progress Notes, and other documents as required by contract.
• Coordinate the transfer/discharge process for the client and family, informing Outreach Clinical Supervisor, and necessary support staff of projected transfer/discharge goals.
• Monitor the quality of overall treatment services to clients on their caseload; and evaluate the adequacy of these services to meet treatment objectives. Communicate effectively with Wedgwood’s Psychiatric services regarding clinical as well as case management/financial issues as needs arise.
• Respect others and understand their needs and feelings, regardless of race, social, ethnic, economic, and religious background; have an attitude and aptitude for providing nurturance, being patient, and accepting others.
• Responsible for timely Quality Assurance compliance as related to employee’s roles and functions.
• Professional Growth
  • Utilize educational opportunities and resources offered by the agency and through the profession for continued development of skills and clinical expertise.
  • Use the knowledge and skills of his/her supervisor to increase both counseling and administrative skills.
• Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. The employee must maintain a consistent work schedule and be available during the assigned hours to perform the duties of this role.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUD:

• Work with the client, family, and other involved individuals, i.e. school personnel, probation officer, mentor, DHHS, medical personnel, etc. For the purposes of coordination of care, follow community partner, PIHP, CMH, and agency guidelines when providing treatment with patients receiving Medication-Assisted Treatment or other medical treatment. Provide education to clients, family, and other involved parties on MAT.
• Registration and continuous training completion toward a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) Development Plan from Michigan Certified Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field, from an accredited institution.
• Experience providing individual, family and group counseling, preferred.
• Required to provide proof of limited or full license in one of the following areas: Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goal, purpose and objectives of the agency.

HOURS OF WORK: Monday-Friday, variable hours between 8am-7pm

BENEFITS:

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Medical Plans with great coverage options
• Free supplemental virtual PCP care with medical plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Dental and Vision plans
• Pet insurance
• Legal insurance
• A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive paid time off
• Direct deposit
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF
• Paid Holidays
• We also offer a variety of employer paid benefits for full time staff
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Life insurance up to 2x your annual salary
• No-cost, employer paid training and re-certification provided to staff
• Wedgwood has full gymnasium and state-of-the art 24-hour wellness center filled with a wide variety of workout equipment, available to staff at no cost.
• Walking trail that leads around the beautiful campus.
• Through community partnerships, Wedgwood employees and in some cases family members, are eligible for application and tuition fee discounts for several local colleges and universities.

Wedgwood Christian Services

Since 1960, Wedgwood Christian Services has been dedicated to aggressively taking on the toughest problems facing children and families through residential care, counseling services, and community programs. Our goal is to support and help restore the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual well-being of children, adults, and families in our community.

Wedgwood is a local West Michigan agency, with offices bordering the coast of the beautiful Lake Michigan. Our main office is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, ranked in the top tier of the Best Places to Live in America according to Business Insider.

Mission: Wedgwood Christian Services extends God's love to youth, adults, and families through professional counseling and educational services.

Core Values: Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, and Diversity

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