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About the Role

Therapist/Discharge Planner to support patients and families through treatment, discharge planning, and ongoing care coordination. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to create individualized treatment plans that promote recovery, resilience, and long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Conduct social history assessment of the patient through observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
• Coordinate and plan programs and activities to meet patient’s social and emotional needs.
• Promote recovery, symptom reduction and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning.
• Provides crisis management and family sessions to assist the family in understanding the implications and complexities of a life situation and its impact on lifestyle.
• Assist in the development of effective treatment plans that apply therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring safety at all times for the patient.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meeting to discuss patient assessment, treatment plan and ongoing discharge plan.
• Communicate or aid family members in understanding and supporting the patient.
• Manage a caseload and assume responsibility for patient chart documentation.
• Facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university, including new graduate required.
• One or more years’ experience working with patient population preferred.
• Eligible for state licensure as one of the following: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC), Registered Addiction Counselor (RAC), as required by the state in which the facility is operating.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Strong assessment skills
• Strong care coordination skills

Location

• West Bloomfield, MI

Work Type

• Full-Time

Experience Level

• New graduate
• Previous behavioral health, social services, case management, or discharge planning experience preferred

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field required.
• CPR certification required
• De-escalation/restraint certification required

Salary/Compensations

• Starting at $28.50 per hour, with higher rates available for candidates with relevant experience, education, and licensure.

About the Company

• Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital is a joint venture between Henry Ford Health and Acadia Healthcare, bringing together nationally recognized expertise to expand access to high-quality behavioral healthcare across Southeast Michigan.
• Located in West Bloomfield, our state-of-the-art behavioral health hospital is designed to support both patient recovery and staff well-being. The facility features modern treatment spaces, six outdoor therapeutic areas, and a healing environment focused on compassionate, evidence-based care.
• We serve adolescents, adults, and older adults with a wide range of mental health and substance use treatment needs, creating opportunities for professional growth while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.

Equal Opportunity

• We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.