26-1774 Mental Health Therapist AMHS/Mental Health Court - $2,000 or $4,000 Sign On Bonus!
About The Position
The Mental Health Therapist is a Master’s-level professional clinician and member of the Adult Mental Health Services team. Under the supervision of the Coordinator or Supervisor for the Adult Mental Health Services Department, the therapist provides a wide range of direct and indirect mental health and co-occurring substance use services. The role includes assessing adults’ mental health needs and level of care, providing brief counseling for people with mild to moderate mental illness, connecting clients with community resources, and developing short-term treatment plans using person-centered planning principles. The therapist also represents CMHA-CEI on the Mental Health Court Coordinating Committee and carries out program activities in accordance with the agency’s mission, policies, and procedures. The position is located in Adult Mental Health Services in Lansing, Michigan, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The advertised pay is $31.92–$35.75 per hour, with scheduled annual increases resulting in an hourly rate of $41.50. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is available with a one-year stay-on agreement, or a $4,000 bonus with a two-year stay-on agreement; the bonus is provided after completion of the probationary period.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
- At least one year of professional or paraprofessional experience treating or working with people with mental illness, or one academic year of graduate practicum/internship experience working with people with mental illness.
- Appropriate State of Michigan credential.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Ability to communicate accurately and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Valid Michigan driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for work-related use.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and meet the stated background verification and credentialing requirements, including acceptable driving record and work history.
Responsibilities
- Provide case management, individual and group therapy, and treatment team consultation.
- Develop person-centered plans and short-term treatment plans.
- Provide evidence-based services, including Family Psychoeducation and co-occurring disorders treatment.
- Assess adults to determine mental health needs and level of care.
- Provide brief counseling to people with mild to moderate mental illness.
- Connect clients to community resources.
- Complete extensive case documentation.
- Represent CMHA-CEI on the Mental Health Court Coordinating Committee.
- Carry out program and sub-unit activities in accordance with CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies, and procedures.
Benefits
- $2,000 sign-on bonus with a one-year stay-on agreement or $4,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year stay-on agreement, paid after completion of the probationary period.
- Scheduled annual pay increases resulting in an hourly rate of $41.50.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
