Sanford House at John Street
Licensed Therapist - VA First Responder Program
Hiring Timeframe
2-4 Weeks
Experience
Mid-level
Location
On-Site
Benefits
401(K) Matching
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Job Description
The VA First Responder Licensed Therapist establishes positive and trusting rapport with clients within our specialized programming. This role provides direct clinical care, case management, and ongoing support while ensuring high standards of compliance, quality assurance, and insurance advocacy.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individual, group, didactic, process, and family therapy sessions for up to 25 billable hours per week.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments, construct individualized treatment plans, complete utilization reviews, and manage transition/discharge planning.
- Ensure all clinical documentation is accurately completed within 24 hours of service rendering.
- Advocate for insurance coverage through timely communication with third-party billing teams and complete timely client insurance reviews.
- Assist with client orientation, staff and intern supervision, weekend rotations, and alumni support as needed.
- Maintain strict confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA guidelines, facility policies, and professional ethics codes.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Experience Level: Mid Level (minimum 2 years of extensive mental health and substance use disorder treatment experience).
- Education: Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a closely related field (Required).
- Certification/Licensure:
- Limited or full licensure in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling in Michigan (Required).
- SPADA, CADC, or CAADC certification (or actively working toward development) (Required).
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months (Required).
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) certification (Preferred).
- Experience: Demonstrated experience treating First Responders and/or Veterans with best practices for psychological treatment and substance use disorders (Required).
- Key Skills: Strong verbal/written communication, case management knowledge, analytical problem-solving, multidisciplinary team collaboration, and thorough familiarity with community resources and HIPAA regulations.
Sanford Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity / ADA / Drug-Free Workplace.