26-10544 Mobile Mental Health Therapist 911 Crisis Call Taker - $2,000 or $4,000 Sign On Bonus!
Listed compensation
$31.92-$41.5/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
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.
Shift Incentive: + $1.25/hour for hours worked 5pm – 12am | + $3/hour for weekends worked Friday 5pm – Monday 8am
CMHA-CEI is a Michigan Certified Bronze Level Veteran Friendly Employer, and we encourage active military service members, veterans, and their family members to apply.
Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Crisis Services Coordinator, this position entails serving as a master’s level professional clinician who provides a comprehensive array of direct and indirect mental health and substance abuse services within a collaborative team environment.
The primary focus is to deliver immediate crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing mental illness or co-occurring substance use disorders. The clinician will operate both in an office setting and within the community as required.
Collaboration with community partners is essential to determine suitable treatment options for stabilization, along with the provision of follow-up care, ensuring continuous communication takes place. This role includes the responsibility for thorough case documentation.
The clinician evaluates challenging behaviors and emotional trauma through interviews and observations of consumers, as well as by reviewing records and developing a concise crisis intervention plan based on a strength-based approach.
Additionally, the clinician is accountable for executing all activities of the sub-unit in a manner that aligns with CMHA-CEI's mission, policies, and procedures.
Requirements
Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, or related field is required. Possession of an appropriate State of Michigan credential is required.
Four years' experience in crisis intervention and community mental health required. Must be able to complete extensive documentation within electronic records. Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Access to reliable means of transportation for job related use is required.
Conditional Employment Requirements: Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of a background verification and credentialing procedure consisting of: Michigan State Police clearance check, undergo and pass a Central Registry Screening, verification of an acceptable driving record, verification of a professional license, Medicaid/Medicare verification, educational background check and verification of an acceptable work history.
Must be able to pass a 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 people. CMHA-CEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
Salary: $31.92 - $35.75 per hour, with scheduled annual increases that result in an hourly rate of $41.50 per hour. + $1.25/hour for hours worked 5pm – 12am | + $3/hour for weekends worked Friday 5pm – Monday 8am
Schedule: Sun, Mon, Tues 10am - 10pm and every other Saturday 10am – 6pm.
Location: 911 Call Center/Lansing, MI
Key Responsibilities
The clinician provides direct mental health and substance abuse crisis intervention services in both office and community settings. They are responsible for evaluating emotional trauma, developing crisis intervention plans, and maintaining thorough case documentation.
Requirements
A Master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field is required along with a State of Michigan credential. Candidates must have four years of experience in crisis intervention and community mental health.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 26% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $66k–$86k | Mental Health Therapy median $102k (middle half $48k–$102k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$79k in purchasing power | Michigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Michigan | 230 active | 7,579 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% remote · 26% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $4k sign-on | Michigan counselor listings (all specialties): 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 30% offer loan repayment300 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,476 in the last 30 days | 1,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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