Counselor and Clinical Therapist - Houghton Clinic

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values ; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

We are currently seeking a SOCIAL WORKER / COUNSELOR in Houghton, Michigan to work in our Houghton Clinic . The social worker / counselor provides assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention services to patients with psychosocial problems and mental disorders and is a referral and consultation resource to medical staff.

• Evaluates clinical symptoms and plans treatment interventions for patients with emotional, social, relationship and/or behavioral health problems.
• Provides a continuum of short- and long-term psychotherapy services to individuals, couples and families, children and adults based upon each patient’s needs and resources.
• Provides resource information and consultation to medical staff and community providers on mental health related topics.
• Provides educational presentations on mental health related topics to staff, community groups and other organizations as requested.
• Coordinates the services provided by the consulting psychiatrist.

Experience/Qualifications/Licensure

• Knowledge of counseling techniques and protocols normally acquired through completion of a master’s degree in one of the following areas: industrial/organizational psychology, social work, psychology, community counseling, educational counseling, or professional counseling.
• Current Michigan LMSW, LPC or LMFT license, or ability to obtain
• Experience preferred, but we will consider new grads!

Hours: This position is Full Time; 0.8 FTE or 64 hours per pay period. Day shift.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital is a 25-bed hospital grounded in a strong tradition of community and patient-focused care. We are a non-profit, community-directed health care organization based in Laurium, Michigan, with clinics and outreach services in Laurium, Calumet, Houghton and Lake Linden. Aspirus Keweenaw is part of the Aspirus, Inc. exclusive hospital and clinic network, home health and hospice care, pharmacy, critical care, rehab fitness center, medical goods and philanthropic foundation.

This is one of four hospitals in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the Aspirus family; joining Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital, Aspirus Ironwood and Aspirus Iron River Hospital.

Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision : Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a non-profit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin. Its 11,000 employees are focused on improving the health and well-being of people throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Aspirus serves communities through four hospitals in Michigan and 13 hospitals in Wisconsin, 75 clinics, home health and hospice care, pharmacies, critical care and air-medical transport, medical goods, nursing homes, and a broad network of physicians.

Click here to learn more about the Keweenaw Peninsula .