Mental Health Specialist Boys and Girls Club

Mott Children's Health Center•Flint, MI

About The Position

The Mental Health Specialist works primarily at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Flint’s main location and coordinates with Club and Mott Children’s Health Center (MCHC) leadership to develop and deliver programming, activities, and services that support young people’s emotional well-being. The role provides mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention services to children and families, including individual and group therapy, general programming, and parent or family training. Services may be delivered at the Club, the MCHC campus, schools, community agencies, or other Club locations. The specialist collaborates with Club and MCHC staff, families, schools, community organizations, and other providers. The role also provides trauma-informed-care training to Club youth-development professionals, educational programs for parents and caregivers, in-service training to professional groups, and participation in community and school committees. The position may include supervision of a limited-license social worker, professional counselor, Mental Health Specialist, or graduate student, as appropriate. The work schedule mirrors the Club’s hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. during summer and noon–7 p.m. during the school year. The position is part-time and partially grant funded.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or social work from an accredited college or university.
Current Michigan licensure as a Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) or Limited License Master’s Social Worker (LLMSW).
Knowledge of personality and developmental theories, psychological assessment procedures, and therapeutic techniques.
Knowledge of clinical mental health assessment using DSM-V-TR criteria for mental health disorders.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with children, adolescents, parents, neighborhood groups, Club staff, community agency personnel, administrators, associates, clients, and visitors.
Ability to work effectively with Club members, including addressing discipline problems.
Demonstrated ability to work with young people, parents, and community leaders.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and EHR/EMR/EPM systems.

Nice To Haves

Two years of post-master’s clinical work experience, providing exposure to a wide variety of children’s disorders and experience working with clients who may live in at-risk environments.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with Club and MCHC leadership to establish programs, activities, and services that support youth development outcomes.
Provide mental health assessments, diagnoses, treatment, and preventive services to children, adolescents, and families, including individual and group therapy.
Provide programming for parents and caregivers, including child-management techniques to improve parenting skills, address problematic behaviors, and foster children’s self-esteem and competencies.
Provide trauma-informed-care training to Club youth-development professionals.
Maintain a healthy and safe environment and ensure facilities, equipment, and supplies are well maintained.
Compile regular reports on activities, attendance, and participation.
Maintain administrative and operational systems for the property and equipment and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
Develop partnerships with parents, community leaders, and organizations.
Maintain regular contact with Club and MCHC staff to explain mission, program objectives, and standards; discuss issues; and exchange information.
Work with schools, community groups, parents, and others to help resolve problems and coordinate mental health services.
Deliver programming or care at other Club locations when requested, in addition to the main Club campus.
Provide in-service training to professional groups and participate in community and school committees related to mental health.
Collaborate across departments and serve on the Club’s interdisciplinary team to support other programs and services.
Refer clients to appropriate services, including services at the MCHC main campus.
Work with Club staff on special events, participate in Club staff meetings as requested, and apply the Club’s guidance and discipline plan when addressing member-related problems.
Participate in MCHC department meetings, case discussions, committees, or work groups as assigned.
Provide clinical supervision to designated staff or a graduate student when requested and appropriate.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Medical insurance options (HMO or PPO)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Voluntary life and AD&D, accident, hospital indemnity, pet, and legal/identity protection insurance
Employee Assistance Plan
Defined benefit pension plan
Paid time off, including paid sick leave
Paid holidays, including floating holidays and a birthday holiday
Paid bereavement leave
Paid parental leave with adoption assistance
Employee referral bonus program
Tuition assistance and continuing education assistance
Reimbursement of required license and certification fees
Scrub vouchers for clinical positions and personalized lab coats with laundry service for providers
Service awards
Wellness offerings, including weekly fresh fruit, an onsite fitness room, an outdoor walking path, weekly yoga, challenges, incentives, and screenings
Compressed work week with a 1:30 p.m. Friday close
Onsite employee amenities, including a courtyard, Zen Den with massage chair, lending library and reading room, and employee lounge