Travel Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in Southgate, MI

Company: Cynet Health
Location: Southgate
Posted on: January 17, 2026

Job Description:

Licensed Social Worker Location: Southgate, MI Agency: Cynet Health Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Start Date: 1/26/2026 About the Position Job Title: Crisis Therapist Profession: Social Worker Specialty: Outpatient Duration: Permanent Shift: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum of a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling License: Corresponding state licensure required Certifications: Must obtain Qualified Mental Health Professional and Substance Abuse Treatment Specialist credentials within 120 days of hire. Must possess CAADC credential or be on an active, approved registered certification development plan within six weeks of hire. Must-Have: - Ability to engage adults diagnosed with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders, their families, and supporters. - Expertise in helping clients identify their service needs and preferences. - Competence in providing trauma-informed care and appropriately handling crisis situations. - Ability to use technology competently and demonstrate effective organizational, verbal, and written communication skills. - Nonjudgmental approach that reflects cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse experiences. Description: As a Crisis Therapist, you will provide screening, assessment, and crisis intervention services via telehealth to adult members of the community who are referred by local authorities. You will determine the appropriate level of care and services needed, ensuring the least restrictive setting for these services. You will provide transitional support, advocacy, and care coordination services in-person and/or via telehealth until adults initiate or resume ongoing mental health and/or substance use treatment services. You will be required to be available for calls that are referred for screening and intervention by local authorities. Crisis screening services will be available 24 hours each day, including holidays and weekends. You must be available to respond immediately to crisis calls during scheduled on-call hours, sharing responsibilities with other team members and assisting with after-hours coverage voluntarily as per your schedule. You will provide crisis intervention and ongoing mental health treatment services to clients who receive intensive case management services, including those on active Assisted Outpatient Treatment orders. Services will be delivered in-person in the office or community and/or via telehealth. Regular working hours will include Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 7 PM and Friday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, with flexible scheduling opportunities based on program needs. Some evening and/or weekend hours may be required. You will receive mileage reimbursement when using your personal vehicle, and any training will be covered. Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K, paid time off, and paid holidays are offered. Candidates must demonstrate effective organizational, verbal, and written communication skills. You should possess the ability to develop therapeutic alliances with mental health consumers, their families, and supporters. You will assist consumers in identifying their service needs and preferences, developing initial treatment plans, and transitioning to longer-term services based on these plans. You must be nonjudgmental and demonstrate sensitivity to the unique needs and diverse experiences of individuals with mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam

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