26-1517 Mental Health Therapist AMHS/ART - $2,000 or $4,000 Sign On Bonus!

CMHA • Lansing, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist is a Master’s-level clinician and member of the Assessment and Referral Team for the Adult Mental Health Services Program. Under the supervision of the Assessment and Referral Team Coordinator, the therapist provides a range of direct and indirect mental health and co-occurring substance use services to adults. The role includes assessing psychosocial needs and level of care, providing short-term counseling and case management, connecting individuals with community resources, and developing short-term treatment plans using person-centered planning principles. The therapist carries out program activities in accordance with CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies, and procedures.

The position is based in Lansing, Michigan, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Compensation 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 offered 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 a probationary period.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field, or obtain it within 60 days of application.
• Appropriate State of Michigan credential, or have applied for and be able to obtain it within 60 days of hire.
• 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.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to communicate accurately and effectively verbally and in writing.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job-related use.
• Satisfactory results from required background verification and credentialing, including Michigan State Police clearance, professional license verification, Medicaid/Medicare verification, acceptable Michigan driving record, educational background check, and acceptable work history verification.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Submit an employment application; resumes cannot be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments of adults to determine mental health needs and level of care.
• Provide short-term counseling and case management services.
• Connect individuals to community resources.
• Develop short-term treatment plans using person-centered planning principles.
• 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, payable after completion of a probationary period.
• Scheduled annual pay increases, resulting in an hourly rate of $41.50 per hour.

What This Job Offers

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