26-12284 Mental Health Therapist- AMHS/ECCC - $2,000 or $4,000 Sign On Bonus!

This position offers a $2,000 (1 year stay-on agreement) or 4,000 (2 year
stay-on agreement) Sign On Bonus with the agency!  This bonus will be provided
upon completion of a probationary period.

Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Supervisor of the Eaton County
Counseling Center, serves as a master’s level professional clinician performing
a wide range of direct and indirect mental health services.  Serves as a mental
health therapist, assessing adults with severe and persistent illnesses,
developing treatment plans, using person centered planning principles, providing
counseling/psychotherapy, as well as conducting psychoeducational and skill
building groups.  Services will be provided in office, but occasional community
outreach may be necessary. This position will make recommendations regarding
referrals to other agencies and/or community providers when appropriate.  Work
hours are variable and may include evenings.

Requirements: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field is
required. Possession of an appropriate State of Michigan credential is
required. One year of experience (professional or paraprofessional) working with
persons with mental illness required or one academic year of graduate
practicum/internship experience working with persons with mental illness
required. Candidate must be able to work well with others and function
independently when interacting with other programs/agencies within the
community.  Work hours are variable and may occasionally include early evening
hours. Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and access to reliable
means of transportation for job related use is required. 

Conditional Employment Requirement: Offers for this position will be contingent
upon the results a background verification and credentialing procedure
consisting of: Michigan State Police clearance check, verification of a
professional license, Medicaid/Medicare verification, verification of an
acceptable driving record, educational background check and verification of an
acceptable work history. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen.  

To Apply: Applicants must submit an employment application.  Resumes cannot be
substituted for the employment application.  CMHA-CEI’s promotion of diversity
is fueled by the desire to seek equality of opportunity for all persons.
CMHA-CEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Salary/Hours: $31.92 -$35.75 per hour with scheduled, annual increases that can
result in an hourly rate of $41.50 per hour.  40 hours per week, Work hours are
variable and may include evenings.

Location: Adult Mental Health Services/Eaton County Counseling Center,
Charlotte, Michigan.