26-1684 Mental Health Therapist AMHS/Short Term Case Management - $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 a Coordinator or Supervisor, serves as a master's level professional clinician performing a wide range of direct and indirect mental health and co-occurring substance abuse services within a specific program or area of assignment.

Serves as a case manager, conducts therapy, and recommends referrals to various programs, program components and other services in the community. Consults with service providers. Responsible for extensive case documentation.

Assesses challenging behaviors and emotional trauma by interviewing and observing consumers, reviewing appropriate records and developing a specific treatment plan often using a strength based model.

Candidate would provide evidence-based practices such Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Family Psychoeducation, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and other evidence-based processes as assigned.

Would be responsible to participate in running these groups and/ or implementing these treatments in individual sessions. 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 or will be acquiring one within 60 days of hiring.

One year of experience (professional or paraprofessional) in the examination, evaluation and treatment of minors and their families required or one academic year of graduate practicum/internship experience with children and families required.

Candidate must be able to work well with others and function independently when interacting with other programs/agencies within the community. Ability to communicate accurately and effectively both verbally and in writing required.

Must have reliable transportation for job related use and a valid Michigan driver's license.

Conditional Employment Requirement: Employment 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. An individual may be excluded from consideration based upon their driving record.

To Apply: Applicants must submit an employment application. Resumes cannot be substituted for the employment application. CMHA’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: Starting salary $60,604 - $68,790 annually with scheduled, annual increases that can result in a salary of $79,538. 40 hours per week, M-F 8am-5pm.

Location: AMHS/STCM, Lansing, MI