26-1774 Mental Health Therapist AMHS/Mental Health Court - $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.

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 Coordinator or Supervisor for the Adult Mental Health Services Department, will function as a member of the Team.

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 such as Family Psychoeducation, and Co-Occurring Disorders treatment.

Assessment of adults to determine mental health needs and level of care, provide brief counseling to those with mild to moderate mental illness, connect to community resources, and develop short term treatment plans using person centered planning principles. Responsible for extensive case documentation. Will function as CMHA-CEI representative on Mental Health Court Coordinating Committee.

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

Possession of a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field is required.

One year experience (professional or paraprofessional) in treating or working with persons with mental illness required or one academic year of graduate practicum/internship experience working with persons with mental illness required. Possession of appropriate State of Michigan credential is 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: $31.92 - $35.75 per hour, with scheduled annual increases that result in an hourly rate of $41.50 per hour.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm.

Location: Adult Mental Health Services, Lansing, MI