26-11743 Mental Health Therapist AMHS/CSU (Nights)

Community Mental Health Authority • Lansing, MI

19h • $60,605 - $68,791 • 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! This bonus will be provided upon completion of a probationary period. CMHA-CEI is a Michigan Certified Bronze Level Veteran Friendly Employer and we encourage active military service members, veterans, and their family members to apply.

Requirements

• Possession of a master’s degree in social work, Psychology or related field is required.
• One year experience (professional or paraprofessional) in treating or working with persons with mental illness required or one academic year of graduate practicum/internship experience working with persons experiencing mental health crisis required.
• Possession of appropriate State of Michigan credentials is required.
• Must pass background verification and credentialing procedure consisting of: Michigan State Police clearance check, undergo & pass Central Registry Screening, verification of a professional license, Medicaid/Medicare verification, educational background check and verification of an acceptable work history.
• Must be able to perform Handle with Care Behavior Management techniques according to approved Agency standards.
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license is required.
• Access to reliable means of transportation for job-related use required.
• Must pass a State of Michigan police clearance check.
• May be required to be fingerprinted.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Crisis Stabilization Coordinator, serves as a master’s level professional clinician performing a wide range of direct and indirect services within a multi-disciplinary, crisis-oriented team to consumers experiencing severe and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders and developmental disabilities who are in crisis, needing stabilization.
• Responsible for extensive case documentation.
• Assesses challenging behaviors and emotional trauma by interviewing and observing consumers, reviewing appropriate records and developing a specific crisis stabilization plan often using a strength-based model.
• Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Sign On Bonus ($2,000 for 1 year stay-on agreement or $4,000 for 2 year stay-on agreement)
• Shift Incentive: + $1.25/hour for hours worked 5pm – 12am
• + $2/hour for hours worked 12am – 8am
• + $3/hour for weekends worked Friday 5pm – Monday 8am
• Annual increases up to $79,538.27
• Compensation may be adjusted based on relevant education and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level