25-10342 Mobile Crisis Mental Health Therapist - Families Forward/Children's Emergency Services - $2,000 or $4,000 Sign On Bonus!
Listed compensation
$34.47-$44.82/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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 Opportunities
+ $1.25/hour for hours worked 5pm – 12am
+ $2/hour for hours worked 12am – 8am
+ $3/hour for weekends worked Friday 5pm – Monday 8am
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of Families Forward Crisis Services Coordinator or Supervisor, staff serves as a master’s level professional clinician performing crisis intervention services, screenings for psychiatric hospitalizations and intake assessments primarily for youth and their families in the office, emergency rooms, home, and other community locations.
Will provide mobile crisis intervention as a team in the community with schools, police officers and other community providers for behavioral health stabilization. Recommends referrals to various Families forward programs, program components and other services in the community. Consults with service providers.
Responsible for case documentation. Assess strengths by interviewing and observing consumers and their families. In conjunction with family formulate a disposition. Include extensive safety planning. Answers the crisis line and provides verbal de-escalation and triage over phone.
Will occasionally see adults for crisis intervention and prescreens. Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/ sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA’S mission, policies and procedures.
CMHA-CEI is a Michigan Certified Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer and we encourage active military service members, veterans, and their family members to apply.
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) in the examination, evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with Severe Emotional Disturbance and their families required. Ability to communicate accurately and effectively both in writing and verbally is required.
Candidate must be able to work well with others. Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and aces to reliable means of transportation for job related use is required.
Conditional Employment Requirement: 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 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: $34.47 - $38.61 per hour with scheduled, annual increases that can result in a hourly rate of $44.82 per hour. 40 hours per week.
Sunday - 5 pm to Monday 3 am
Monday - 5 pm to Tuesday 3 am
Tuesday - 5 pm to Wednesday 3 am
Wednesday - 5 pm to Thursday 3 am
4 - 10 hour shifts- Sun., Mon., Tues., Wed.
Shift Incentive Opportunities; + $1.25/hour for hours worked 5pm – 12am, + $2/hour for hours worked 12am – 8am, + $3/hour for weekends worked Friday 5pm – Monday 8am
Location: Families Forward/Emergency Services, Lansing, Michigan.
Key Responsibilities
Provide mobile crisis intervention services, including psychiatric screenings and intake assessments, for youth and families in various community settings. Collaborate with schools, law enforcement, and other providers to ensure behavioral health stabilization and effective safety planning.
Requirements
A Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is required along with a valid Michigan credential. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbances.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Crisis Counseling — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Crisis Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 34% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$82k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $72k–$93k | Crisis Counseling median $102k (middle half $48k–$102k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$86k in purchasing power | Michigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Crisis Counseling listings in Michigan | 12 active | 268 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% remote · 34% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $4k sign-on | Michigan counselor listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 29% offer loan repayment295 active listings, Nov 2026 |
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