Emergency Services Therapist

Located in Kalkaska, MI

Salary: $63,576/YR.

Outpatient Therapist Job Summary

North Country Community Mental Health (NCCMH), serving six counties in Northern Michigan, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Outpatient Therapist to join its team in Kalkaska, Michigan. This full-time, union, exempt role provides professional outpatient therapy services to adults and children with mental illness, serious emotional disturbance (SED), intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and co-occurring substance use disorders.

The Outpatient Therapist delivers person-centered, recovery-oriented care through assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, community partners, and agency psychiatrists. NCCMH values lived experience, clinical excellence, and a commitment to improving quality of life for individuals and families served.

A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered upon completion of six months of continuous employment.

Outpatient Therapist Responsibilities

• Conduct mental status examinations and diagnostic intake assessments
• Develop and maintain person-centered treatment plans aligned with utilization management criteria
• Provide individual, family, and group outpatient therapy services
• Deliver crisis intervention and emergency outpatient services as needed
• Consult with agency psychiatrists and collaborate across NCCMH programs
• Provide evaluation, treatment, consultation, and education within areas of clinical expertise
• Build and maintain effective relationships with community agencies and resources
• Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with Medicaid and agency standards
• Submit provider activity data and required reports within established timelines
• Maintain compliance with NCCMH policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards
• Meet established direct and indirect service activity expectations
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Center Supervisor

Schedule & Pay

Schedule: Full-time, Exempt
Pay Range: $63,576 – $66,753 per year
Sign-On Bonus: $1,000 after six months of continuous employment

Outpatient Therapist Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Professional Counseling, or Social Work
• Appropriate State of Michigan licensure
• Supervised clinical experience including assessment, treatment planning, and therapy
• Ability and willingness to provide services on-site and in community-based settings
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to learn and utilize NorthStar Electronic Medical Records system
• Valid Michigan driver’s license with satisfactory driving record
• Reliable transportation, phone, and internet access

Preferred:

• Experience working with adults, children, SPMI, SED, IDD, and co-occurring SUD
• Lived experience with behavioral health challenges
• Familiarity with recovery-oriented, person-centered, and culturally competent service models

Additional Requirements

• Ability to complete and maintain required trainings, including de-escalation certification
• Physical ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, lift up to 25 pounds, and drive as required for the role
• Adherence to NCCMH code of conduct, compliance plan, and personnel policies
• Commitment to regulatory standards set by the Department of Community Mental Health and related governing bodies

Location: Kalkaska, Michigan
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Relocation Assistance: Available

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Position Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

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