26-10424 TIP Mental Health Therapist - Families Forward - $2,000 or $4,000 Sign On Bonus!
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! This bonus will be provided upon completion of a probationary period. Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Children’s Crisis Services and Outreach manager will provide Behavioral/Mental Health screening to youth in schools and in the community through the Mental Health Access/Juvenile Justice Diversion Project. This position will work with youth and families to identify needs and strengths through the MAYSI-2 screening tool. Will also do intakes for Families Forward when a youth meets criteria for CMHA-CEI services. Provide referrals to Families Forward and behavioral health other providers, education on CMHA services, connection to needed community resources. Support collection of data, participate in team data analyses, writing of quarterly reports and participate in state wide site meetings.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field is required.
- Possession of an appropriate State of Michigan credential is required.
- One year of experience (professional or paraprofessional) in the examination, evaluation and treatment of minors and their families required or one academic year of graduate practicum/internship experience with children and families required.
- Ability to communicate accurately and effectively both in writing and verbally is required.
- Candidate must be able to work well with others.
- Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and aces to reliable means of transportation for job related use is required.
- Offers will be contingent upon the results of a background verification & credentialing procedure consisting of: Michigan State Police clearance check, verification of a professional license, Medicaid/Medicare verification, verification of an acceptable driving record, educational background check & verification of an acceptable work history.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen.
Responsibilities
- Provide Behavioral/Mental Health screening to youth in schools and in the community through the Mental Health Access/Juvenile Justice Diversion Project.
- Work with youth and families to identify needs and strengths through the MAYSI-2 screening tool.
- Do intakes for Families Forward when a youth meets criteria for CMHA-CEI services.
- Provide referrals to Families Forward and behavioral health other providers, education on CMHA services, connection to needed community resources.
- Support collection of data, participate in team data analyses, writing of quarterly reports and participate in state wide site meetings.
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Job Type
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