Behavioral Health Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $26.44 to $33.65 per hour depending on Licensure & Experience

Are you a dedicated Behavioral Health Professional with a passion for delivering culturally competent, client-centered therapy? American Indian Health and Family Services, a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC) in Southwest Detroit is seeking a dynamic Behavioral Health Therapist to join our behavioral health team ahead of the opening of our New State-Of-The Art Facility, projected to be completed Summer 2027!

AIHFS is seeking a licensed Behavioral Health Therapist(LLMSW, LMSW), under the direction of the Behavioral Health Director, to develop therapeutic relationships with individuals, groups, and families to assess, diagnose, and treat mental illness and / or substance use disorders. As a BH Therapist you will work with children, youth, adults, elders, and their families to improve emotional and spiritual wellness. Individual and Group Outpatient services will be provided under general supervision of the (BH) Clinic Supervisor in a clinic, community, and / or home-based setting via Tele-Heath services.

This full time, Direct Hire opportunity, includes aComprehensive Benefit Program :

• 15 Paid Holidays per calendar year, paid bereavement, paid jury duty leave - effective immediately upon hire
• Generous Paid Combined Vacation, Sick, and Personal Leave, accrual starts immediately, able to use after 30 days
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Coverage is available on the 1st of the Month, following 31 days of Employment.
• For Blue Cross Network HMO plan : AIHFS contributes 100% to employee premium contributions; and 50% to dependent the contributions.
• For the Blue Cross PPO plan : AIHFS contributes up to the BCN HMO amount to employee premium contribution; and 50% of the BCN HMO plan premium towards dependents.
• 403(b) Match Program of 50% of employee contribution, up to $5,000 per year, available after 30 days
• Educational Assistance Program, available after 1 year

We are offering a Net Signing Bonus up to $2,500.00 : with $1,000.00 net bonus paid upon a favorable (90) Day Performance Review and an additional $1,500.00 net paid bonus with continued favorable Performance Review at 270 days (9 months).

Required Duties and Responsibilities :

Education / Experience :

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Requirements :

Familiarity and / or experience working with the Native American community at a local level; respect for and knowledge of traditional, cultural and spiritual practices of a diverse Native American community, as well as an ability to work with other racially, culturally and ethnically diverse populations including Native American families of varying socioeconomic levels and with children, youth, or adults exposed to trauma including sexual or physical abuse. Training requirements include participation in the following AIHFS trainings : Cultural Sensitivity at AIHFS; Recipient Rights; HIPAA Compliance; and, Bloodborne Pathogens.

Work Environment / Physical Demands :

The characteristics and demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is often required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.