Community Outpatient Therapist - Navigate Team (LMSW/LLMSW, LPC/LLPC, LLP)
Kalamazoo-MI-49001-United States
Full Time, Day Shift with some evenings
Are you passionate about providing confidential mental health and co-occurring counseling services in the community and in an outpatient setting? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to work as a full-time (40 hrs/wk) Individual Resiliency Trainer (IRT) – Community Outpatient Therapist with our NAVIGATE team.
Why This Position Is Awesome
- Flexibility in schedule
- Availability to work at least one evening per week - scheduling can be discussed during interview.
- Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
- Community-based co-occurring services
- Opportunity to learn various evidence-based practices
What You Will Be Doing
As an Individual Resiliency Trainer – Community Outpatient Therapist with our NAVIGATE team, you will be responsible for performing face-to-face clinical interventions on a multidisciplinary treatment team. NAVIGATE is a comprehensive, evidence-based program that has been shown to improve the lives of individuals aged 15-35 who have experienced a first episode of psychosis within the past 18 months. Individual Resiliency Training “IRT” Clinicians provide specialized therapeutic interventions and follow a modular-based technique, helping individuals identify and enhance their strengths and resiliency factors, increase their illness management skills, and learn strategies to improve their success in achieving personal goals. The NAVIGATE team provides services in the community, home, and office settings, utilizing assertive outreach and motivational interviewing strategies to develop rapport and increase engagement.
In addition to supporting NAVIGATE clients, you may serve a small caseload of individuals served in the Adult Outpatient Program. This is a grant-funded position with funding currently through 09/30/2026.
What We Require
A master’s level licensed professional (LMSW/LLMSW, LPC/LLPC, or LLP) with a minimum of one year of community-based experience serving people with serious persistent mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders and a desire to help people improve their mental health by providing team-based, person-centered care with a focus on recovery and community integration. A valid Michigan driver’s license with reliable transportation is required as this position requires going into the community & includes providing transport for individuals served. Availability to work one evening per week.
Why Work For ISK
Because we make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve in the Kalamazoo community every day. You will have the opportunity to work with amazing co-workers in an environment that values diversity, inclusion, work/life balance and encourages ongoing education for professional development.
We also offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, with some of the best retirement plans in southwest Michigan including a 6.2% retirement match and pension plan!
You will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, 23 days of PTO and the opportunity to earn additional PTO hours for participating in our wellness program!
Who We Are
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK) has been delivering quality services and programs to improve the lives of those we serve for over 30 years. ISK works with youth, families, and adults with mental illnesses, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders to help them succeed. We provide welcoming and diverse community partnerships which collaborate and share resources to support individuals and families to be successful and achieve their goals in a trauma-informed environment.
Come Join Us!
Individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds along with bilingual candidates are invited to apply. ISK is an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity and inclusion among its workforce. ISK fomenta la diversidad y la inclusión.
We look forward to meeting you!
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
Physical Efforts – Job demands include prolonged sitting and standing as appropriate. May occasionally require light lifting up to 25 pounds, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or bending as appropriate. Requires coordination of hands and/or eye/hand/foot.
Working Conditions – Office environment with noise from computers, copy machine, and telephones. Use of computer screen for periods in excess of 30 minutes at a time. Possible eyestrain from extended periods of viewing computer screen. May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and parasites. Travel throughout the Kalamazoo area is required.
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