Clinician (CRU)
Oakland Community Health Network
Summary
Under the direct supervision of clinical supervisor, the CRU Clinician provides psychosocial support to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. This role includes conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, facilitating brief interventions, and coordinating discharge and aftercare services. The Clinical Social Worker collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure trauma-informed, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, recovery-focused environment.
Job description
The schedule for this role is three 12-hour shifts, including every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday).
Essential Functions
- Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify emotional, social, and resource needs of individuals in crisis.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using solution-focused and trauma-informed approaches.
- Provide brief therapeutic interventions to support stabilization and recovery.
- Coordinate discharge planning and connect patients with appropriate community resources.
- Participate in treatment team meetings and contribute to care planning and progress updates.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
- Support a safe, therapeutic environment aligned with CRU goals and individual’s needs.
- Adapt to unit demands, including flexible scheduling and coverage support.
- Provide short-term, evidence-based individual and group therapy focused on crisis stabilization, safety, and coping skills.
Job Requirements and Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree in social work, psychology or counseling.
Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates): Must hold a full or limited license in Michigan in social work, counseling or psychology.
Experience Requirements: Prior experience in behavioral health setting.
Job Specific Competencies/Skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure
- Empathy and strong ethical standards
- Strong clinical judgment and assessment abilities
- Crisis intervention and problem-solving expertise
- Familiarity with community resources and continuity of care principles
- Proficiency in documentation and electronic medical records
Knowledge Requirements
- HIPPA
- Microsoft 365
- Recipient Right’s Mental Health Code
- Medicaid Manual
- Regulatory compliance
Additional Information
Must have available means of transportation to and from OCHN and for required offsite meetings or site visits. Must be available for meetings and events which may occur outside of standard office hours. Work performed primarily in an office environment. Hybrid (onsite/remote) work schedule available.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work, psychology or counseling
- Must hold a full or limited license in Michigan in social work, counseling or psychology
- Prior experience in behavioral health setting
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure
- Empathy and strong ethical standards
- Strong clinical judgment and assessment abilities
- Crisis intervention and problem-solving expertise
- Familiarity with community resources and continuity of care principles
- Proficiency in documentation and electronic medical records
- Knowledge of HIPPA
- Knowledge of Microsoft 365
- Knowledge of Recipient Right’s Mental Health Code
- Knowledge of Medicaid Manual
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule
- Three 12-hour shifts
- Every other weekend
Company overview
Oakland Community Health Network is a public behavioral health organization serving Oakland County, Michigan. As a community mental health services provider, OCHN administers and coordinates a comprehensive network of mental health, substance use disorder, and developmental disability services for residents. The organization operates as a Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan (PIHP) under Michigan's public mental health system, managing Medicaid and other public funding to ensure accessible care for vulnerable populations. OCHN collaborates with numerous provider agencies to deliver services including crisis intervention, outpatient therapy, case management, residential support, and prevention programs. The network focuses on person-centered care, recovery-oriented approaches, and community integration for individuals with behavioral health needs. Through its coordinated system of care, OCHN aims to improve mental wellness, reduce health disparities, and support individuals in achieving their highest level of functioning within their communities.