Outpatient Therapist- Part-Time

General Statement:

Under the direction of the designated Program Supervisor, delivers outpatient individual, family and group therapy as a primary or secondary provider in accordance with EBP model expectations, and provides crisis intervention and disposition consistent with the principles and protocols of EBP being provided; performs related work as required.

Minimum Requirements:

Educational Requirements

License Requirements

Year(s) of Experience

Board Examination

Master’s in Social Work

Michigan Master’s Level Social Worker (LMSW) credential.  Will consider a candidate with a Limited License as a Masters Level Social Worker (LLMSW) credential.

One (1) year experience working with individual with mental illness, severe emotional disturbances and/or developmental disabilities.

The employee with a Limited License must take and pass the ASWB Examination within six (6) years in accordance with the State of Michigan requirements to retain employment. The employee with an LLMSW must also make application for the LMSW upon passing the ASWB exam. Note: GHS will follow all state of Michigan requirements. If the requirements change, the job description will be updated to reflect such changes. All licensed clinical staff must maintain licensure as a condition of employment.

Master’s in Counseling 

Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Will consider a candidate with a Limited License as a counselor in Michigan (LLC) credential (formerly LLPC)

One (1) year experience working with individual with mental illness, severe emotional disturbances and/or developmental disabilities.

The employee with a Limited License  must take and pass the National Counselor Examination (NCE) within six (6) years of hire to retain employment.  The employee with an LLC must also make application for the LPC upon passing the NCE

Master’s in Psychology 

Michigan Limited License Psychologist (LLP) credential. 

Will consider a candidate with a Temporary Limited License Psychologist (TLLP)

One (1) year experience working with individual with mental illness, severe emotional disturbances and/or developmental disabilities.

The employee with a TLLP must pass the Exam for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPP) AND make application for the LLP within 18 months of hire OR prior to the expiration of the TLLP, whichever is sooner to retain employment.  

Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy

Michigan Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) credential. Will consider a candidate with a Limited License as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LLMFT)

One (1) year experience working with individual with mental illness, severe emotional disturbances and/or developmental disabilities.

The employee with an LLMFT must take and pass the AMFTRB Examination in Marital & Family Therapy within six (6) years of hire to retain employment.  The employee with an LLMFT must also make application for the LMFT upon passing the exam. 

Note: GHS will follow all state of Michigan requirements. If the requirements change, the job description will be updated to reflect such changes. All licensed clinical staff must maintain licensure as a condition of employment. 

All the above employees must maintain valid licensure to retain employment.

Additional Requirements:

Willing to participate in frequent team consultation and supervision group meetings.

Willing to attend all required trainings as scheduled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) or the agency.

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