26-1903 Behavioral Health Consultant - ITRS - $2,000 or $4,000 Sign On Bonus!

Community Mental Health Authority•Lansing, MI

4d•$32 - $42•Onsite

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, provided upon completion of a probationary period. This is an exciting opportunity to join an integrated healthcare team serving people in our community, aged 5 and up, in a primary care setting. As a Behavioral Health Consultant, you will be working with two primary care, multi-disciplinary treatment teams located within the Ingham Community Health Center, Forest location. You will partner with healthcare providers, medical assistants, community health workers, and others to improve the overall quality of life and health outcomes of patients served. This role involves providing brief interventions aimed at functional restoration, short-term therapy focused on clear, person-centered goals, and comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments. Candidates may have experience in SUD services, evidence-based trauma interventions, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and other evidence-based practices. Responsibilities include thorough and timely documentation, crisis assessment and intervention, understanding of Co-Occurring treatment, care coordination and collaboration with community partners and other programs, and understanding of referral processes and community resources. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse population traditionally underserved in primary care. You will act as a liaison between CMHA-CEI and Ingham Community Health Center (ICHC), a Federally Qualified Health Center. Professional development opportunities are offered. You will be responsible for carrying out all activities of the program in a manner that fulfills the mission, policies, and procedures of the Health Care Setting, FQHC, and CMHA-CEI.

Requirements

Possession of a Master's degree in Social Work.
Possession of a State of Michigan credential/licensure (LMSW, LLMSW or LPC specifically).
If current limited license status, must be in the process and have full licensure within 2 years of hire.
One year of professional experience specific to the provision of a brief model of outpatient therapy.
Two years of independent clinical experience and the ability to practice independently, without on-site clinical supervision.
Must be credentialed with a variety of Medicaid Health Plans and Commercial Insurance.
Ability to communicate accurately and effectively both in writing and verbally.
Ability to work well with others.
May be expected to work some evening hours.
Access to reliable means of transportation for job-related use.

Nice To Haves

Experience in SUD services.
Experience with evidence-based trauma interventions.
Experience with trauma-informed care.
Experience with motivational interviewing.
Experience with solution-focused therapy.
Experience with other evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

Partner with healthcare providers, medical assistants, community health workers and others to improve the overall quality of life and health outcomes of patients served.
Provide brief interventions aimed at functional restoration.
Provide short-term therapy focused on a clear, person-centered goal.
Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments.
Perform thorough and timely documentation.
Conduct crisis assessment and intervention.
Understand Co-Occurring treatment.
Engage in care coordination and collaboration with community partners and other community programs.
Understand referral processes and community resources for other supports.
Act as a liaison between CMHA-CEI and Ingham Community Health Center (ICHC).
Carry out all activities of the program in such a manner that fulfills the specific Health Care Setting, FQHC and CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies, and procedures.