26-1517 Mental Health Therapist AMHS/ART - $2,000 or $4,000 Sign On Bonus!
About The Position
The Mental Health Therapist is a Master’s-level clinician and member of the Assessment and Referral Team within 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 mental health needs and level of care, delivering 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 follows a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule. A sign-on bonus of $2,000 with a one-year stay-on agreement or $4,000 with a two-year stay-on agreement is available upon completion of the probationary period.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field, or obtain the degree within 60 days of application.
- Appropriate State of Michigan credential, or have applied for and be able to obtain one within 60 days of hire.
- One year of professional or paraprofessional experience treating or working with people with mental illness, or one academic year of graduate practicum or 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.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and required background and credentialing checks.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychosocial assessments of adults to determine mental health needs and appropriate 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 upon completion of the probationary period.
- Scheduled annual salary increases.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
