26-1446 Mental Health Therapist - FF/ Family Guidance Services - $2,000 or $4,000 Sign On Bonus!

Community Mental Health Authority•Lansing, MI

12d•Hybrid

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 Family Guidance Service Coordinator, this therapist is a member of a large, team-oriented, intensive family intervention unit that works with children who have a Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) and their families. Services include family therapy, individual therapy, and case management in family homes and community locations for a caseload of between 12-15. The position includes many opportunities for rich training and potential opportunities to train in a variety of evidenced based treatments while receiving weekly supervision, participating in engaging clinical teams and working in a strength-based culture that values wellness, creativity and intensity. 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 we encourage active military service members, veterans, and their family members to apply.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field (or obtained within 60 days of application).
Possession of an appropriate State of Michigan credential (or applied for and obtainable within 60 days of hire).
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.
Ability to communicate accurately and effectively both in writing and verbally.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to work some evening hours.
Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license.
Access to reliable transportation for job-related use.
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen.
Must be able to pass a background verification and credentialing procedure including: Michigan State Police clearance check, Central Registry Screening, professional license verification, Medicaid/Medicare verification, acceptable driving record verification, educational background check, and acceptable work history verification.

Responsibilities

Provide family therapy, individual therapy, and case management in family homes and community locations for a caseload of 12-15 children with SED and their families.
Carry out all activities of the program/sub-unit in a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies and procedures.