The Outpatient Therapist is responsible to provide short term outpatient therapy to adults determined to have psycho-social problems which impede adequate functioning in one or more of the following areas: school, work, community, family, interpersonal relationships. In addition, Outpatient Therapists are responsible for delivery of direct and indirect service units consistent with qualitative and quantitative performance goals and standards established for short term outpatient services.

Education, Training and Licensing Credentials:
Masters degree in social work or psychology with current Michigan licensure or certification as a LMSW, LLP or LPC. One year experience in clinical assessment and providing short-term outpatient therapy to emotionally impaired adults using individual, group and family modalities preferred.

Other Competencies and Abilities:
Ability to work in a complex, detail-oriented, deadline structured, busy organization. The following physical and mental abilities are required: frequent lifting or carrying up to 15 pounds, must be able to hear, frequent sitting/standing/walking, ability to communicated effectively in person and/or phone, the ability to read, analyze and interpret information, ability to write correspondence and procedures, ability to maintain records, ability to remain impartial during investigative procedures, ability to solve practical problems, ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, ability to influence others. Demonstrated proficiency in MS Outlook, Word and such other applications if/when required. Ability to be trained and successfully complete other computer training as required. Valid drivers license, proof of current automobile insurance and driving record determined by the Authority's insurance carrier to be eligible for coverage if required as part of positions duties.