ACT Therapist
Kent County CMH Authority
Summary
Network180 is the behavioral health community organization responsible for the delivery of mental health, substance abuse treatment coordination, and developmental disabilities services for Kent County. We are seeking an ACT therapist to be responsible for Person-Centered Planning to develop an Individual Plan of Service.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Provide on-going linking, coordinating, and monitoring of services within the standards of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) evidence-based model
- Provide evidence-based, trauma and recovery focused therapy to clients of Network180's ACT team
- Develop an Individual Plan of Service through Person-Centered Planning
- Travel within the community on a daily basis
- Work primarily Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with some evenings and weekends and rotating on-call shifts
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Social Work or Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapist, Counseling or Counseling Psychology
- Certification or Licensure in the State of Michigan as a licensed or limited licensed master social worker, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or psychologist OR able to obtain a limited license within three (3) months of hire
- Possession of a valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation for job related use including transporting of individuals served
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and skills and capabilities of bridging language/cultural barriers to Network180 services within diverse communities
Preferred Qualifications
- Fully licensed LMSW, LPC, or LMFT preferred
- One-year full-time experience working with persons with mental illness preferred
- CAADC certification through MCBAP or be able to obtain a development plan for the credential preferred
- Training in and experience with providing Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy preferred
- Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work or Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapist, Counseling or Counseling Psychology
- Certification or Licensure in the State of Michigan as a licensed or limited licensed master social worker, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or psychologist OR able to obtain a limited license within three (3) months of hire
- Possession of a valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation for job related use including transporting of individuals served
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and skills and capabilities of bridging language/cultural barriers to Network180 services within diverse communities
- Fully licensed LMSW, LPC, or LMFT preferred
- One-year full-time experience working with persons with mental illness preferred
- CAADC certification through MCBAP or be able to obtain a development plan for the credential preferred
- Training in and experience with providing Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy preferred
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Generous PTO
- Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional License Reimbursement
- Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Loan Forgiveness
Company overview
Kent County CMH Authority is a community mental health organization serving residents of Kent County, Michigan. As a public mental health authority, it provides comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals with mental health conditions, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders. The organization operates under Michigan's public mental health system and is responsible for coordinating and delivering essential mental health services to the local community. Kent County CMH Authority focuses on providing accessible, community-based care that includes crisis intervention, outpatient therapy, case management, residential services, and support programs for individuals and families. The authority works to promote mental wellness, prevent mental health crises, and support recovery through evidence-based practices and person-centered approaches. It collaborates with various community partners, healthcare providers, and social service agencies to create an integrated system of care that addresses the diverse needs of the population it serves.