25-1471 Mental Health Therapist FF/Early Intervention - $2,000 or $4,000 Sign On Bonus!

CMHA Candidate Experience Site • Lansing, MI

98d • $60,604 - $68,790

About The Position

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. Under the supervision of the Early Intervention Services, Families Forward, a somewhat flexible full-time schedule will allow provision home-based intervention to children from birth through seven years of age and their families, residing within the tri-county area. Administrative tasks can sometimes be completed from a remote location. Opportunities may include training and certification within a recognized Evidence-Based Practice. Endorsement fees and ongoing registration with an organization to promote the needs of infants, toddlers and young children included with employment at no cost to you.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field is required or must be obtained within 60 days of application.
• Possession of an appropriate State of Michigan credential is required or must have applied for and be able to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Must possess the Michigan Infant Mental Health Association Endorsement® as an Infant Family Specialist (IFS) or as an Infant Mental Health Specialist (IMHS) or become endorsed.
• 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 or one academic year of graduate practicum/internship experience with children with SED and families required.
• Some evening hours expected.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to reliable means of transportation for job related use required.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and intervention to meet child’s emotional/social/developmental needs at home, school, and/or at child care.
• Development of a comprehensive intervention plan to address needs of all family members.
• Provision of services to facilitate the accomplishment of the family’s goals.
• Consultation with child care providers.
• Linkage and collaboration with other community human service providers.
• Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program in a manner that fulfills the mission, policies and procedures of CMHA-CEI.

Benefits

• Sign On Bonus of $2,000 or $4,000 based on stay-on agreement.
• Training and certification opportunities within a recognized Evidence-Based Practice.
• Endorsement fees and ongoing registration with an organization included at no cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees