Social Worker/Therapist (Neurodivergent Focus)

True Node is looking to hire a social worker equally passionate about Neurodiversity affirming care. This job posting stems from the desire to provide mentorship for neurodivergent therapists. The world needs more therapists with lived experience of Autism and ADHD.

The ideal candidate for this position is a social worker interested in Neurodiversity affirming care for Autistic people. Ruth enjoys providing limited license folks supervision, LLMSW candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!

True Node will pay for MIGDAS interview training and providing supervision related to Autism assessments. A main goal with hiring folks is to expand access to affirming Autism assessment.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group therapy to clients.

Schedule clients for initial intake appointments and follow up sessions.

Enable client access to the electronic health record and share intake paperwork via the EHR.

Complete progress notes, intake assessments, and treatment plans in a timely manner.

Verify insurance coverage.

Collect co-payments and out of pocket fees from clients.

When appropriate, create crisis plans with clients.

File quarterly business taxes with the IRS and State of Michigan (this is a 1099 position)

Self-awareness of limits as it relates to availability and self-care

Complete MIGDAS training and provide Autism assessments

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TO APPLY:

Email me your resume (contact at truenodetherapy.com). Please be sure to highlight relevant clinical skills and experience especially from your internship if you are a recent graduate.

In the body of your email please respond to the following questions:
1. When you think of “Neurodiversity affirming” therapy, what comes to mind?
2. What’s your experience with Autistic clients and Autism assessment?
3. Tell me about your clinical experiences responding to clients expressing suicidal ideation.

Once I move on to the interview process I will share interview questions in advance. Interviews will take place via Google Meet.

This is my first time hiring someone to work for me as a therapist. I imagine the onboarding process will take 2-3 months but generally speaking, onboarding processes tend to take longer if you’re new to them.