Mental Health Worker Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A master’s or bachelor’s degree in a human services field with licensure, or relevant Behavioral Health services experience.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience for applicants with a master’s degree, or at least 2 years for applicants with a bachelor’s degree.
• At least 1 year of experience treating or working with children, adolescents, and families in a Behavioral Health clinical, educational, or crisis intervention setting.
• Complete, or be able to complete within 6 months of hire, all MDHHS-required training necessary to provide crisis services to all populations.
• Possess a valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Working knowledge of DSM-5, ASAM criteria, assessment tools such as LOCUS, CAFAS, and C-SSRS, and the Michigan Mental Health Code.
• Thorough working knowledge of assessment and interventions for consumers with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorders, and flexibility in selecting appropriate interventions.
• Ability to remain calm and professional while serving individuals and families in crisis.
• Good understanding of agency processes, procedures, and quality assurance principles.
• Ability to engage consumers easily and demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to participate in and accept clinical and administrative supervision.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Respond to behavioral health crises in an office setting or as part of a two-person mobile response.
• Monitor the safety of the response environment and coordinate with other emergency services as necessary.
• Engage consumers and, as appropriate, their natural supports to de-escalate crises, identify services and supports, plan for safety and ongoing stabilization, and address barriers and risks to recovery.
• Provide direct consumer care, including clinical assessment, brief therapy, crisis stabilization, treatment planning, and case management as appropriate.
• Consult with other agencies about services, consumers’ mental health issues, and referrals.
• Provide community education about mental health issues and CMHOC services.
• Collaborate with community agencies.
• Maintain accurate and timely agency paperwork and clinical record documentation.
• Attend and participate in agency meetings, program-specific team meetings, and required trainings.
• Coordinate efforts with the CIT Team Manager and stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefited position