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About the Role

Plans, directs, defines, and coordinates individualized and group therapeutic services for patients experiencing behavioral health challenges, psychiatric disorders, PTSD, substance use disorders, and physical/emotional abuse. This role is essential in supporting patients throughout their treatment journey, advocating for their needs, and facilitating safe and effective discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Provide crisis intervention and therapeutic support.
• Coordinate discharge planning and community referrals.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Conduct psychosocial assessment of patient and develop an effective treatment plan that applies therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring patient safety at all times.
• Through patient 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.
• Provide crisis intervention and assist families in understanding the implications and complexities of a life situation and its impact on lifestyle.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meeting to discuss psychosocial assessment, treatment planning and ongoing discharge planning.
• Identify, assess and coordinate patient cases and anticipate their needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education and home/community services.
• Facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested.
• May conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs.
• Promote recovery, symptom reduction and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning.
• Communicate or aid family members in understanding and supporting the patient.
• Manage a caseload and assume responsibility for patient chart documentation.
• Manage a caseload and maintain accurate and timely documentation to assure patient records comply with facility and accreditation standards.
• 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

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a closely related mental health field from an accredited college or university required.
• New graduates of an accredited master’s program are welcome, provided they have successfully completed required field education, internship, or practicum as part of their degree program.
• Two (2) or more years of experience working with the identified patient population preferred.
• Ability to assess, engage, and provide therapeutic interventions to individuals with mental health needs.
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• Active state licensure, as required in the state in which the facility operates, which may include one of the following: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.
• First Aid certification may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Skills

• Psychosocial assessment
• Treatment planning
• Individual therapy
• Group therapy
• Family therapy
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Crisis intervention
• Therapeutic support
• Discharge planning
• Community referrals
• Clinical documentation
• Communication skills
• Documentation skills
• Collaboration skills

Location

• West Bloomfield, Michigan

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 2+ years preferred

Education Level

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a closely related mental health field

Salary/Compensations

• $65,000 to $80,000 per year

Benefits

• $5,000 Sign On Bonus Available
• Training for CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification available upon hire

About the Company

• Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital is a state-of-the-art, two-story behavioral health hospital in West Bloomfield, Michigan, a joint venture between Acadia Healthcare and Henry Ford Health System.
• The hospital expands access to high-quality psychiatric care and supports the growing mental health needs of the Greater Detroit Metro area.
• The modern facility is thoughtfully designed to promote holistic healing, featuring contemporary amenities, six outdoor therapeutic spaces, and a calming environment that supports recovery and well-being for both patients and staff.
• We provide compassionate, evidence-based mental healthcare for adolescents, adults, and senior adults in a supportive and collaborative setting.

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.