26-1471 Mental Health Therapist FF/Early Intervention - $2,000 or $4,000 Sign On Bonus!

Community Mental Health Authority•Lansing, MI

22d•$32 - $36•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. Under the supervision of the Early Intervention Services Supervisor, Families Forward, this role will provide intensive, home-based intervention to children from birth through seven years of age, their families or pregnant individuals residing within the tri-county area. The therapist will be part of a creative, team-oriented unit and receive weekly supervision and bi-weekly peer group consultation with a caseload of typically 12-15 cases. Opportunities include rich trainings and possible certification within a recognized Evidence-Based Practice. Specific responsibilities include: assessment and intervention to meet child’s emotional/social/developmental needs at home, school, and/or at childcare; development of a comprehensive intervention plan, provision of services to facilitate the accomplishment of the family’s goals; consultation with childcare providers; and linkage and collaboration with other community human service providers. The 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. CMHA-CEI is a Michigan Certified Bronze Level Veteran Friendly Employer and encourages active military service members, veterans, and their family members to apply.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, Psychology or related field (or must be obtained within 60 days of application)
Possession of an appropriate State of Michigan credential (or must have applied for and be able to obtain within 60 days of hire)
Willingness to obtain the Michigan Infant Mental Health Association Endorsement® as an Infant Family Specialist (IFS) or as an Infant Mental Health Specialist (IMHS) or become endorsed
One year of experience (professional or paraprofessional) in the examination, evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with Severe Emotional Disturbance and their families (or one academic year of graduate practicum/internship experience with children with SED and families)
Some evening hours expected
Possession of a valid driver’s license
Access to reliable means of transportation for job related use
Employment offers are contingent upon the results of a background verification and credentialing procedure (Michigan State Police clearance check, Central Registry Screening, professional license verification, Medicaid/Medicare verification, acceptable driving record, educational background check, acceptable work history)
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen

Nice To Haves

We will help and guide pay for the process of obtaining the Michigan Infant Mental Health Association Endorsement®

Responsibilities

Assessment and intervention to meet child’s emotional/social/developmental needs at home, school, and/or at childcare
Development of a comprehensive intervention plan
Provision of services to facilitate the accomplishment of the family’s goals
Consultation with childcare providers
Linkage and collaboration with other community human service providers
Carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies and procedures