Prevention Client Services Specialist-Families Forward/Youth Engagement

CMHA•Lansing, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Youth Engagement Services Clinical Coordinator, this role assists with bringing together local system partners such as schools, police, MDHHS, Purchase of Service Agencies for Foster Care, and Primary Care Physicians. The goal is to increase access points and mechanisms for identifying youth at risk of suicide, substance use, and other disorders, linking them to appropriate treatment, triaging behavioral health needs, and connecting them to referral sources. The specialist will also provide prevention activities for youth, parents, and community partners, including skill-based groups, and internal/external training on topics like suicide prevention (QPR), accessing mental health services, and other youth behavioral health topics. Participation in community fairs, events, and outreach activities related to youth behavioral health navigation is also expected. The role is responsible for carrying out all activities in a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI's mission, policies, and procedures. CMHA-CEI is a Michigan Certified Bronze Level Veteran Friendly Employer and encourages applications from active military service members, veterans, and their family members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or other related field required.
Possession of appropriate State of Michigan credential required (e.g., Prevention Specialist certificate).
One year of experience (professional or paraprofessional) working with youth with a Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) required.
A minimum of two years’ work experience in a field related to behavioral health (e.g., Substance Use Disorder/Mental Illness/Intellectual Developmentally Disabled) required.
Must possess experience in collaboration and consultation with community groups required.
Strong leadership skills and group facilitation skills required.
Must be an energetic, flexible, creative, innovative individual who can develop strength-based, family-centered supportive case plans.
Ability to function as part of a team is critical.
Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally is required.
Must have the ability to gain proficiency in CMHA-CEI computer software systems.
Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job related use is required.
Employment offers are contingent upon the results of a background verification and credentialing procedure (Michigan State Police clearance check, Central Registry Screening, professional license verification, Medicaid/Medicare verification, acceptable driving record, educational background check, acceptable work history).
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Other requirements, if needed, will depend upon area of assignment and program need.

Responsibilities

Assists with bringing together local system partners (schools, police, MDHHS, Purchase of Service Agencies for Foster Care, Primary Care Physicians) to increase access points for youth at risk of suicide, substance use, and other disorders.
Links unidentified youth at risk to appropriate treatment and referral sources.
Triages behavioral health needs of youth.
Provides prevention activities for youth, parents, and community partners.
Conducts youth skill-based groups in the community.
Provides internal and external training on topics such as suicide prevention (QPR), accessing mental health services, and other youth behavioral health topics.
Participates in community fairs, events, and other outreach activities related to youth behavioral health navigation.
Carries out all activities of the program/subunit in a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI mission, policies, and procedures.