JOB OPPORTUNITIES:
Maraki at Fireflies Position Posting:
Child and Family Therapist
Norway, Michigan
Posting Date: May 21, 2024
Looking for compassionate, fully licensed LMSW, LPC, LMFT, candidates (Infant Mental Health endorsement preferred but not required) who are inspired, creative, and flexible to join our community to bring supports and services to our littlest ones and beyond, and their families (ages prenatal to 18, with emphasis on pre-natal to 6). This opportunity is located in our unique and beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Members of the team, with our collective gifts and areas of interest, will support organic 1 growth of our shared vision and mission.
We are community organizing to build up more than a group therapy practice; we are building a social enterprise to pour into our most vulnerable relationships in our society starting with the littlest (the babes) and their primary caregivers to do everything we can to change the tides, build stronger connections, nurture hearts that have been hurt and broken, and bridge gaps. Relationships are sacred and we know people need to experience connection in order to grow and find their purpose. Part-time and Full-time position opportunities are flexible based on applicant’s individual calling and purpose and require a 2-year commitment. Position will be W-2 salaried. Employees will be supported to “own” their specialities and skills as part of the group practice, maintain their licensure and qualifications, and at the same time, share their talents and skills as part of the therapeutic team, under the structure of the organization.
Responsibilities are to:
- Provide relationship-based, trauma-informed treatment through building relationships with children and families to increase connections in themselves, their families, and their community.
- Work with office manager to receive referrals, schedule, complete, and timely document clinical assessments.
- Design the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
- Implement the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Document findings of patient progress.
- Modify the plan of care as needed.
- Seek consultation and collaborate with community providers as appropriate and necessary.
- Work together with the patient's family/caregiver informing of findings, setting treatment
- Assist with patient discharge from therapy services as well as provide information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment support programs.
- Oversee the care provided by designated individuals according to established regulations, practice standards and the NASW Code of ethics.
- Other duties determined by organization and supervisor.
(1 Organic: denoting a relation between elements of something such that they fit together harmoniously as necessary parts of a whole: "the organic unity of the integral work of art." goals, reviewing progress, and facilitating positive endings.)
Salary and Benefits, and Further information about the work:
A) Salary: Competitive based on licensure, training, qualifications, and experience
B) Benefits: Regular case supervision and Reflective Supervision Consultation
C) Wellness Stipend: Monthly stipend based on employment status
D) Work hours: Working hours will be flexible and determined by clinician and clients with respect to colleagues and programming occurring at the office.
E) Supervision and Reflection RSC: Brittany Anderson, LMSW, MPA, TF-CBT, IMH-E® Method of Application:
Submit letter of interest and resume via email or mail to:
brittany.anderson@firefliesglow.org
Brittany Anderson, Owner of Maraki at Fireflies
724 Main St. Norway, MI 49870
Application Closing Date: Open until filled.
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Maraki at Fireflies Position Posting:
Therapeutic Office Manager
Logistics:
Part-time, starting 8-10 hours/week, flexible scheduling
Location: On site, community meetings with light travel could develop
Compensation: Based on experience; Will increase as the office grows
Job responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Coordinate Client Care:
● Manage and log requests for service
● Initial engagement, return requests for service, make referrals, and provide resources
● Regular client communication including email and voicemail
● Assisting in managing clinician’s calendar and uploading notes
● Manage invoicing, statements, and payment auditing
● Managing client consent forms, insurance, & clinical paperwork using EMR (Simple Practice)
● Organize and engage with groups; if applicable, provide documentation
Clinician Support:
● Edit/organize therapy notes and diagnostic assessment reports
● Research tools, resources, and specific topics to address client needs as directed
● Manage clinician and office space calendar and schedule
● Manage and update all documentation utilized throughout the practice using Simple Practice Group
Practice Support:
● Monitor office phone
● Review month-end reports, make and verify deposits, quarterly bank reports
● Billing support and collecting payments
● Technical and web support
● Research and write-up practice policies
● Represent and uphold values of practice and partner in the local and surrounding communities
● Manage office including: supplies, reorders, plant life, office order and cleanliness, arrange for groups ● Prep. for insurance chart audits
Character Qualities:
● Trustworthy (Manage private and confidential nature of business i.e. passwords, income reports, client information. I want to be confident employee will be able to handle information with utmost respect for me, the business, and most importantly our clients)
● Ethical (Ability to follow NASW code of ethics as well as inner sense of right and wrong); Business is rooted in Christian beliefs which highlight full understanding of the mission and values of the organization ● Organized and task efficient
● Non-judgmental (Able to work and find value in all types of humans; see strengths in self and others)
● Flexible (We share physical space, supplies, and responsibilities as a Fireflies Family and hold space for each other’s needs and mistakes)
Preferred Qualifications:
● Associate or bachelor degree in social work, psychology, or education (or higher) or a current BSW student OR 2 years minimum experience in the social work or psychology field
● Experience in a self-directed work environment
● Highly organized with ability to work with spontaneity
● Administrative work experience
● Interest in learning more about private practice, therapy, and infant, child, and family mental health
● Willingness to learn, grow and try new and challenging tasks or projects
● Microsoft Office proficiency
If you are interested in this position, please send a resume, cover letter, and list of two professional references to: brittany.anderson@firefliesglow.org.
Application Closing Date: Open until filled.
