26-12200 Relief Mental Health Worker - FF/Crisis Services

Community Mental Health Authority • Lansing, MI

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Coordinator or Supervisor of Families Forward Crisis Services, staff serving Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic individuals in need of specialized behavioral health service providing a supportive atmosphere to children experiencing acute mental health crisis and their families. Provides assistance to therapists and interacts with consumers in a short-term crisis intervention program. Duties include a variety of supportive services and direct interventions with children experiencing behavioral health crisis. Transportation of consumers and families is possible. Responsible for maintaining a secure environment. Data collection. Services will be provided in the office, community and consumer’s home. 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

• Minimum High School diploma or G.E.D.
• A minimum of one (1) years’ experience working with children with severe emotional disturbance.
• Ability to problem solve crisis situations, de-escalate behavioral health crisis and provide crisis intervention with consumers both individually and in group meetings.
• Ability to communicate accurately and effectively in verbal and written form.
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Access to reliable transportation for job related use.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Pass a Michigan State Police clearance check.
• Verification of an acceptable Michigan driving record.
• Pass a Central Registry Screening annually.

Responsibilities

• Providing a supportive atmosphere to children experiencing acute mental health crisis and their families.
• Assisting therapists.
• Interacting with consumers in a short-term crisis intervention program.
• Providing a variety of supportive services and direct interventions with children experiencing behavioral health crisis.
• Transporting consumers and families.
• Maintaining a secure environment.
• Data collection.
• Providing services in the office, community, and consumer's home.
• Carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED