Children's Crisis Stabilization Therapist (26-143)

Kent County CMH Authority•Grand Rapids, MI
•Hybrid

About The Position

Network180 is seeking a Crisis Stabilization Clinician to provide therapy and crisis stabilization services to children, families, and adults. The role is in Access Services and is based in a hybrid remote/office work environment. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility for evenings depending on client needs. Compensation is $27.49–$36.44, with a $2,000 incentive for a full license/master’s. The final offer depends on factors including internal equity, skills, education, experience, and credentials. Network180 is the behavioral health community organization responsible for coordinating mental health and substance abuse treatment and providing developmental disabilities services for Kent County. Applicants must meet the stated education, licensure, experience, transportation, knowledge, computer, communication, and cultural competency qualifications. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
  • Michigan licensure as a licensed or limited licensed master social worker, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or psychologist; alternatively, eligibility for a limited license and obtaining that licensure within 30 days of hire.
  • Specialized training and at least one year of experience examining, evaluating, and treating minors and their families if working primarily with children and families.
  • Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job-related use.
  • Thorough working knowledge of psychological, emotional, and sociological assessment and diagnosis practices and principles.
  • Thorough working knowledge of professional ethics and standards of practice.
  • Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, database management, and data entry.
  • Demonstrated experience communicating clearly and concisely in stressful situations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and bridge language and cultural barriers to Network180 services within diverse communities.

Nice To Haves

  • Full Michigan licensure as a licensed master social worker, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or psychologist.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish.
  • Credentialed through the Michigan Certificate Board for Addiction Professionals.
  • Three years of post-graduate experience.
  • Lived experience with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

  • Provide therapy and crisis stabilization services to children, families, and adults.

Benefits

  • Four health insurance plans.
  • 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance plans.
  • 13 paid holidays.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Professional development.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Professional license reimbursement.
  • Defined contribution retirement plan.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Life and voluntary life insurance options.
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Approved site for loan forgiveness programs, depending on position and department, including NHSC, STAR Loan Repayment, Behavioral Health Loan Repayment, and MI Kids Now Loan Repayment.
  • $2,000 full-license/master’s incentive.
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