26-10295 Part Time Client Services Specialist -QCSRR/Access

Community Mental Health Authority • Lansing, MI

6d • $25 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Access Center Coordinator, this role completes initial brief clinical phone screenings for consumers according to well-defined policies and procedures and uses verbal crisis intervention techniques and procedures when appropriate. The specialist provides referral and informational services to potential consumers and their families and to community agencies. This role is 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

• Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field required.
• A minimum of one (1) year of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: adults with serious mental illness, youth with severe emotional disturbance, individuals with an intellectual/developmental disability, or individuals with substance use disorders.
• On a case-by-case basis, may assess and consider an applicant with two years of paraprofessional work experience with the assigned population.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally is required.
• Access to reliable means of transportation for job related use required.
• Must have sufficient home internet connection.
• Must pass a pre-employment 5-panel drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Michigan Certified Bronze Level Veteran Friendly Employer and we encourage active military service member, veterans, and their family member to apply.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial brief clinical phone screenings for consumers according to well-defined policies and procedures.
• Uses verbal crisis intervention techniques and procedures when appropriate.
• Provides referral and informational services to potential consumers and their families and to community agencies.
• Carries out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level