Prevention Client Services Specialist-Families Forward/Youth Engagement

Community Mental Health Authority•Lansing, MI

4d•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 goals are 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 appropriate referral sources. The specialist will provide prevention activities for youth, parents, and community partners, including youth skill-based groups in the community and internal/external training on topics like suicide prevention (QPR), accessing mental health services, and other youth behavioral health topics. This role also participates in community fairs, events, and other outreach activities related to youth behavioral health navigation. The specialist is responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/subunit 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 including: Michigan State Police clearance check, Central Registry Screening, verification of a professional license, Medicaid/Medicare verification, verification of an acceptable driving record, educational background check, and verification of an acceptable work history.
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Active military service member, veteran, or their family member.

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 and mechanisms for identifying youth at risk of suicide, substance use, and other disorders.
Links youth at risk to appropriate treatment, triages behavioral health needs, and connects them to appropriate referral sources.
Provides prevention activities for youth, parents, and community partners, including youth skill-based groups and internal/external training on topics such as suicide prevention (QPR), accessing mental health services, and other youth behavioral health related 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.