26-11698 Mental Health Worker AMHS/CSU

CMHA•Lansing, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Coordinator or Supervisor, provides a supportive atmosphere for consumers experiencing acute mental health crisis needing stabilization. Provides assistance to therapist and nurse, interacts with consumers experiencing severe and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders and Developmental Disabilities who are in crisis, needing stabilization. Duties include a variety of supportive services and direct interventions with consumers experiencing behavioral health crisis in accordance with treatment plans developed by professional personnel. Responsible for maintaining a secure environment. Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies and procedures.

Requirements

Possession of high school diploma or a G.E.D.
A minimum of 1 year of experience working with consumers experiencing mental health crisis.
Must be able to perform Handle with Care Behavior Management techniques according to approved Agency standards.
Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license.
Access to reliable means of transportation for job-related use.
Ability to communicate accurately and effectively in verbal and written form.
Ability to process extensive documentation.
Ability to problem-solve crisis situations, de-escalate behavioral health crisis and provide crisis intervention with consumers both individually and in group meetings.
Michigan State Police clearance check.
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

Provides a supportive atmosphere for consumers experiencing acute mental health crisis needing stabilization.
Provides assistance to therapist and nurse.
Interacts with consumers experiencing severe and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders and Developmental Disabilities who are in crisis, needing stabilization.
Performs a variety of supportive services and direct interventions with consumers experiencing behavioral health crisis in accordance with treatment plans developed by professional personnel.
Maintains a secure environment.
Carries out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies and procedures.