CNS Healthcare·Pontiac, Michigan
Provide therapeutic services to adults through individual, family, and group modalities using evidence-based practices. Responsible for conducting assessments, developing person-centered treatment plans, and maintaining clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, CNS Healthcare's mission is to serve the people of our communities.
The Therapist provides therapeutic services to individuals in the Adult Outpatient Therapy program through individual, family, and group modalities on an outpatient basis. The Adult Outpatient Therapy program services help people work through their thoughts and feelings, learning new coping skills to reach their goals through a variety of different therapy modalities and other evidence-based practices.
The starting pay for this position is $57,600 - $74,400 for limited licensed candidates, and $61,850 - $80,150 annual salary for fully licensed candidates, and is based on non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
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Please see below for a summary of job responsibilities and qualifications!
Provide clinically appropriate outpatient, individual counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy with individuals, family therapy, and group therapy through a variety of different therapy modalities and other evidence-based practices.
Provide thorough and complete assessment, at intake and annually, to assess the client’s history and identify treatment needs.
Develops a person-centered plan with each assigned client to identify needs and interventions to meet those needs and reviews plan at stated levels.
Responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and recording client progress with respect to treatment goals. Modify person-centered plans according to change in client status.
Completes the appropriate level of functioning tools at policy stated intervals.
Provide crisis intervention when needed. Completion of lethality risk assessments as indicated (e.g. suicide/homicide/potential for violence/substance use) with dispositions and recommendations that are included in IPOS.
May provide basic coordination of services for each assigned client as needed or required by the treatment plan to coordinate services.
Utilize a trauma-informed approach to services.
Complete all required documentation completely, accurately, and in accordance with CNS
Meet direct service productivity and documentation standards per agency and program expectations.
Maintain compliance with quality care initiatives including Meaningful Use (MU), Medicare Merit Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) requirements.
Ensure that the CNS Healthcare standards of service are applied to interactions with individuals served, guests, and staff.
Assume responsibility for professional growth by current reading and attendance at educational programs and conferences.
Maintain knowledge and compliance with established policies and procedures, corporate compliance program, code of ethics, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, HIPAA standards, and other regulatory programs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
CNS Healthcare (CNS) is a non-profit, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) with seven clinics and two clubhouses in Southeastern Michigan. CNS employs approximately 400 employees, paraprofessionals, and support staff, delivering services to more than 7,000 people annually.
CNS provides comprehensive integrated health services in partnership with several community organizations, and uses a patient-centered approach to identify, support, and promote the overall health of children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Visit our website to learn more about our mission, vision, and values! [https://www.cnshealthcare.org/mission/]
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy along with valid state licensure. Candidates must be proficient in EHR systems and have a strong understanding of substance use and co-occurring disorders.
Market context
Adult outpatient therapist roles in Michigan are typically in steady demand, especially for clinicians who can support substance use and co-occurring disorders in community or clinic settings. This role is competitive because it requires a relevant master’s degree, a valid state license such as LMSW, LPC, or LMFT, and comfort with EHR systems. Before applying, confirm your licensure status and highlight experience with dual-diagnosis care; the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time.