Therapist I (ACT) (Healthcare)
Are you passionate about changing lives and providing trauma-informed, recovery-focused care?
Join LifeWays as an ACT Team Therapist and become part of a multidisciplinary team committed to serving individuals in our community with compassion, respect, and evidence-based care.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
Meaningful work with individuals experiencing severe mental illness
Collaborative & supportive team environment
Diverse work settings - from office to community, emergency departments to consumer homes
Opportunities for professional growth with ongoing trainings and certifications
Be a change agent - advocate, educate, and guide consumers toward long-term stability and recovery
What You'll Do:
Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based interventions (e.g., Motivational Interviewing)
Conduct clinical assessments, develop person-centered treatment plans, and coordinate care
Respond quickly to mental health crises, providing screenings, interventions, and referrals
Facilitate psychoeducational groups and community education on mental health access
Work in close collaboration with hospitals, schools, jails, and other service providers
Support the Crisis Residential Unit with therapeutic services
Actively reduce barriers to care and promote community access to mental health services
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver services in trauma-informed, person-centered, recovery-focused ways
Engage with individuals experiencing high rates of non-compliance
Ensure documentation is up-to-date in our electronic medical records system
Participate in internal and external training (e.g., ASAM, MSHN)
Work within Michigan Mission-Based Performance Indicator System (MIMBPIS) timelines
What You Bring:
A Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field
Current licensure in the State of Michigan (LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, LPC, or equivalent)
Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness preferred
Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work across various environments and maintain professionalism and empathy
Be part of a team that doesn't just treat symptoms -- we build pathways to recovery and resilience. At LifeWays, your work truly matters.
