26-1781 Mental Health Therapist AMHS/Case Mgmt. Team 2 - $2,000 or $4,000 Sign On Bonus!
Listed compensation
$60K - $68K
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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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.
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 supervision of Case Management Services Team 2 Coordinator for the Adult Mental Health Services Department, will function as a member of the Case Management Services Team 2.
This person will serve as a Master’s level professional clinician performing a wide range of direct and indirect mental health and co-occurring substance use services.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: case management, individual and group therapy, treatment team consultation, development of person-centered plans, and Evidenced-based practice activities. Responsible for extensive case documentation.
Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills 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.
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. Ability to communicate accurately and effectively both verbally and in writing required.
Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and access to reliable means of transportation for job related use 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, verification of a professional license, Medicaid/Medicare verification, verification of an acceptable Michigan 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: $60,604 - $68,790 annually with scheduled, annual increases that can result in a salary of $79,538. 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm.
Location: Adult Mental Health Services/Case Management Team 2, Lansing, Michigan.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will provide direct and indirect mental health and co-occurring substance use services as part of a case management team. Responsibilities include conducting therapy, developing person-centered plans, and maintaining extensive case documentation.
Requirements
A Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is required along with a valid Michigan professional credential. Candidates must have at least one year of experience working with individuals with mental illness and possess a valid driver's license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates 26-1781 Mental Health Therapist AMHS/Case Mgmt. Team 2 - $2,000 or $4,000 Sign On Bonus! at Community Mental Health Authority a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,961 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 38% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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