Competency Standards for the Substance Use Disorder Professional
MCBAP Mission: To provide public protection and promote quality services through certification of professionals engaging in the prevention of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug problems and the assessment and treatment of addictions.
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- Highly qualified professionals expanding the workforce
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Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP)
International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC)
The Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) is a member of the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC), and the most active authority for professional substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery credentialing in Michigan.
MCBAP’s membership in the IC&RC requires a commitment to adhere to international standards that ensure competence in professionals providing substance abuse services. The IC&RC’s membership currently includes more than 77 boards in the United States, Indian Health Services, U. S. Military, U. S. Federal Court Administrators and numerous foreign countries including Canada, Sweden, Bermuda, Germany, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Spain, Mexico, Japan, and India.
Certification is reciprocal with other IC&RC member boards that offer the above noted or equivalent credentials. Similar, older, non-reciprocal credentials are also recognized in Michigan, mainly for professionals who gained their credentials before October 2008.
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Conduct patient assessments to evaluate mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans. Provide psychotherapy to individuals couples, families using various therapeutic techniques.
Job Types: Contractual
Expected hours: 10-35 per week
Benefits: Flexible schedule
License Type: Counselor
Schedule: Choose your own hours
Pay: Split Fee
Work setting: clinic, hybrid, Telehealth
Work Location: Allen Park, MI 48101
$2000 Hiring Bonus!
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you will enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health on the first of the month after your start date and includes medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.
Top Benefits or perks:
As a team member at Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center, you will enjoy:
- Competitive Salary
- Benefits: Health care, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Growth opportunities
- Flexible work schedule including hybrid work from home/ in office option
- Paid time off including nine paid holidays, two well-time days, and 80 hours of smart time in the first year
Job Description:
- Commitment to providing a positive and respectful work environment for people of all cultures, ages, spiritual beliefs, genders, including gender expression, sexual orientation, languages and socioeconomic status
- Provide direct client services including assessment and clinical evaluation, individual, family, and group therapy
- Assure that all services are completed in an accurate and timely manner
- Assure that all services are properly documented in an accurate and timely manner
Education/Skills:
- Master’s degree or higher form an accredited college or university with specialization in clinical psychology, social work, or counseling preferred
- Full or Limited License (LLP, TLLP, LMSW, LLMSW, LPC, LLPC, LMFT, LLMFT) in State of Michigan preferred
- Experience in substance use disorder preferred (will train the right candidate)
- Certification as an Addiction Counselor (CADC, CAADC) or eligible to file a development plan at time of hire
- Physically able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods, must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally
EEO Employer
Candidates with lived experience are encouraged to apply.
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!
*This position will be assigned to Dr. Khan's practice-Clare*
Summary:
As part of the primary care treatment team, the Behavioral Health Therapist (BHT) identifies, assesses, triages, documents and manages primary care patients with medical and behavioral health problems. In addition, this BHT will utilize skill training through psycho-education and patient education strategies to develop patient self-management, population health programs, and will develop specific behavioral change plans for patients using best practice and brief evidence based treatment interventions. The BHT is a core member of the collaborative team, including the patient’s medical provider and the larger primary care team. The BHT is responsible for supporting and coordinating the mental and physical health care of patients on an assigned caseload, while also providing crisis intervention and short-term consultation and support to the primary care team for patients in urgent need of same-day contact.
Responsibilities:
(30%)* Assesses the clinical status of patients referred by the primary care provider. Assists in the detection of “at risk” patients and intervenes to attenuate further psychological or physical deterioration. Assists primary care providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and psychological problems. Consults with the physician as necessary, and refers cases to other behavioral health providers for longer-term care as appropriate. Facilitates and ensures patient engagement and follow-up care. Works with primary care team to treat and manage patients with chronic emotional and/or physical health problems efficiently and effectively. Provides brief behavioral interventions using evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment, motivational interviewing, or other treatments as appropriate. Assists in preventing relapse in conditions that tend to recur over time.
(30%)* Uses brief assessment tools with patients to assist in identifying concerns, triaging, and outcomes measurement. Systematically documents treatment response and monitors patients (in person or by telephone) for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications. Improves clinical outcomes with high prevalence medical and mental health conditions. Connects with new and established patients regarding integrated care model and care team information. Evaluates patient care plans with primary care team and develops appropriate goals for behavioral health conditions. Performs coding/billing following appropriate guidelines.
(20%)* Assist in program development (e.g., pain, diabetes, weight loss, insomnia, stress, etc.) Obtains and keeps available patient education materials about common mental health and substance use disorders. Provides and updates local available treatment options and education/resources for patients and their family.
(20%)* Tracks patient follow up and clinical outcomes using a registry. Documents in-person and telephone encounters in the registry and uses the system to identify and re-engage patients. Documents patient progress and treatment recommendations in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other required systems so as to be shared with medical providers, psychiatric consultants and other treating professionals.
OTHERS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Eliminate barriers to treatment, increase patient/family satisfaction, and improve appropriate utilization of resources.
Facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services outside of the health system (e.g., social services such as housing assistance, vocational rehabilitation, mental health specialty care, substance abuse treatment).
Assist in obtaining financial and other resources for patients and families in need.
Identify the need for and conduct family meetings, with or without the physician, that result in understanding, comfort, decision-making, and other important outcomes.
Integrate relevant theories of family dynamics, crisis intervention, strengths based, solution focused, and meaning of illness into everyday casework.
Summarize a patient and family situation concisely, with helpful guidance to non-behavioral health staff members about recommendations for actions to be taken and barriers to wellness.
Actively participate in scheduled caseload consultations with psychiatrists or other specialties and communicates recommendations to the patient’s medical provider or primary care team.
Consultations may focus on patients new to the caseload and those who are not improving as expected under the current treatment plan.
Accepts accountability for the clinical outcomes.
Utilizes evidence-based scales to screen patients and then uses the data to guide treatment and follow-up.
Maintains timely, clear and concise documentation in all required systems.
Provides pertinent clinical data to designated outside agencies to assure compliance with their requirements.
Assures compliance with regulatory requirements and acts a resource/liaison to physicians and other staff regarding all aspects of Integrated Care Professional activities.
Actively participates in practice provider meetings, team huddles, and quality assurance activities as scheduled. Provides education/training to practice staff when requested.
Builds professional relationships with patient, families, facilities and resources to address conflict resolution with positive outcomes.
Completes formal outreach and training to other providers including community education as requested.
Provides de-escalation and crisis intervention, and Identifies high risk patients and addresses opportunities for intervention.
Willingly and consistently offer to help peers as needed. Communicates teamwork, caring and compassion.
Sustains productivity expectations established by leadership team.
Provide excellent customer service with internal and external customers.
Assume responsibility for professional development and education requirements for maintenance of professional licensure.
Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures.
All other duties as assigned.
Certifications and Licensures:
MSW - Masters of Social Work
Preferred Equivalent Experience - Licensure as a Licensed Psychologist or Master’s Social Worker in the State of Michigan. Limited License employees must be actively working to obtain full licensure, and obtain it within one year of employment.
PCSW - Psychologist/Counselor/Social Worker
Required Equivalent Experience - Licensure as a Licensed Psychologist or Master’s Social Worker in the State of Michigan. Limited License employees must be actively working
Required Education:
Education: Masters Degree
Comments: Knowledge of psychology or social work as normally acquired through completion of a MA or Ph.D./ Psy.D.in psychology or master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university
Other Information:
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
Membership in at least one professional organization (i.e. APA, NASW, CFHA, MPA, SSWLHC-MI Chapter, national SSWLHC, etc.) preferred.
Training and experience, and/or demonstrated competency in casework principles, including diagnosis, assessment, crisis intervention, treatment and transition planning; techniques in individual, family and group therapy; awareness of community resources, public assistance and entitlement programs, ensuring transition to appropriate levels of care; and issues relating to age and stage of development, special needs and cultural patterns of the patient populations being served.
Knowledge of Integrated Behavioral Health practices, processes and procedures as normally acquired in a primary care setting (preferred), hospital, social agency or community organization dealing with physical and/or mental health and/or welfare.
Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
Adherence to the American Psychological Association or National Association of Social Workers’ Code of Ethics.
Must follow MyMichigan Health blood borne pathogen and TB testing as required. MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time.
May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material.
Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
About Us
Inspire Behavioral Health is a reputable outpatient mental health clinic located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Our practice consists of a strong, interdisciplinary team of clinicians who are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community through providing outstanding mental health services. We couldn’t serve our community without the support of the amazing providers in our practice and we are committed to maintaining an exceptional work environment for our family of clinicians.
We are currently looking to add passionate, full-time contractual therapists to our clinical team to provide mental health therapy to individuals, couples, and families of all ages in a private practice setting. Our practice focuses on working with clients who are appropriate for an outpatient level of care and we specialize in the treatment of substance use disorders while also addressing general mental health conditions. We offer both in-person and virtual therapy (must be willing to work from our main office at least some of the time) and offer a flexible schedule. We are accepting applications for both fully clinicians with degrees in Social Work, Professional Counseling and Psychology.
Benefits and Pay
As a therapist at Inspire Behavioral Health, you would be a 1099 contractor and maintain a caseload of at least 24 clients. Employment at Inspire Behavioral Health provides the following benefits to help our clinicians thrive in the private practice setting:
- Competitive fee split, with potential for structured raises
- Flexible scheduling
- Tranquil, furnished office space
- Supportive and competent administrative staff
- Free membership to CE4Less to assist with CEU’s
- EMR/billing/credentialing services provided
- Collaborative team environment with regular peer consultation
- On-site clinical supervision for limited-licensed therapists (social work and counseling)
- Monthly staff lunch and unlimited snacks provided 🙂
Education and Experience
Ideal candidates will have clinical licensure in the State of Michigan and experience providing evidence-based interventions. LMSW, LPC, LMFT, Psy.D. or Ph.D. preferred.
Experience working with a diverse range of clients including SUD and LGBTQIA is preferred, however not required.
Please check out our website at https://inspireannarbor.com/
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