26-1701B Mobile Mental Health Therapist AMHS/Crisis Services Part-Time - $2,000 or $4,000 Sign On Bonus!
About The Position
The Mobile Mental Health Therapist (MHT) is a master's-level clinician who, under the guidance of the AMHS Crisis Services Coordinator or Supervisor, provides direct and indirect crisis intervention services for adults experiencing mental health or substance abuse issues. The MHT conducts psychiatric screenings in settings that include the office, emergency rooms, homes, and community locations, and collaborates with local law enforcement. The therapist recommends referrals to AMHS/ITRS programs or other community service providers and consults with other providers. Through interviews and observation, the MHT evaluates consumers’ strengths and works with them to develop a disposition that includes comprehensive safety planning. The role also includes maintaining case documentation and carrying out program and sub-unit activities in alignment with CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies, and procedures. The position is in Lansing, Michigan, with scheduled hours Saturday and Sunday from 12 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field.
- Two years of professional or paraprofessional experience treating or working with adults with mental illness.
- Two years of professional experience providing crisis intervention techniques, determining hospital eligibility, performing clinical diagnostic assessments or evaluations, and using brief counseling techniques.
- Appropriate State of Michigan credential.
- Must pass background verification and credentialing, including Michigan State Police clearance, Central Registry screening, professional license verification, Medicaid/Medicare verification, educational background check, and verification of acceptable work history.
- Must pass a State of Michigan police clearance check.
- Reliable transportation for job-related use.
- May be required to possess a valid Michigan driver’s license.
- May be required to be fingerprinted.
- May be required to pass a pre-employment physical.
- May be required to possess the State of Michigan Certified Addictions Counselor credential.
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct and indirect crisis intervention services for adults with mental health and substance abuse issues.
- Conduct screenings for psychiatric needs in office, emergency room, home, and community settings.
- Collaborate with local law enforcement.
- Recommend referrals to AMHS/ITRS programs and other community service providers.
- Consult with other service providers.
- Maintain case documentation.
- Interview and observe consumers to evaluate their strengths.
- Develop a disposition with consumers that includes comprehensive safety planning.
- 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.
- Shift incentive of $2 per hour for hours worked from 12 a.m. to 8 a.m.
- Weekend incentive of $3 per hour for hours worked Friday 5 p.m. through Monday 8 a.m.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
