Emergency Services Therapist - 7 positions available

Company: Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eato
Location: Lansing
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Children's Emergency Services Coordinator, serves as a Master's level professional clinician performing short-term, urgent crisis intervention services to youth at risk for an out of home placement and their families. Intervention services provided could include intake assessments, psychiatric hospitalization screenings, referrals, and family interventions that require extensive crisis/safety planning and follow-up. Other duties will include consultation and collaboration with other service providers and case documentation. Services will be provided in the office, community and consumers home. CMHA-CEI is a Michigan Certified Bronze Level Veteran Friendly Employer and we encourage active military service member, veterans, and their family member to apply.
Requirements: Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field is required or must be obtained within 60 days of application. Possession of an appropriate State of Michigan credential is required or must have applied for and be able to obtain within 60 days of hire, LMSW preferred. One-year experience (professional or paraprofessional) in the examination, evaluation and treatment of minors and their families required or one academic year of graduate practicum/internship experience with children and families. One year of post Master's experience with minors and families within the past six years preferred. Specific training or experience with cognitive-behavioral and solution oriented intervention is highly preferred. Home based experience is preferred. Ability to communicate accurately and effectively both in writing and verbally is required. Candidate must be able to work well with others. Candidate will be expected to work some evening hours. Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and access to reliable transportation for job related use is required.
Candidate will be expected to work some evening hours. Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and access to reliable means of transportation for job related use is required.
About Community Mental Health Authority: Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties was founded on the belief that mental health services are best provided in the community in which the person receiving such service lives. CMHA-CEI provides a wide range of community-based services. Annually, the organization serves over 10,000 persons at 122 sites through the tri-county region.
CMHA-CEI is a front runner in mental health awareness and change. Are you interested in joining us?
Compensation: We offer a very compelling salary commensurate with experience and a complete benefits package (Health, Dental, Disability, Defined Benefit through 403B), Public Service Loan Forgiveness, PTO, and personal days. We're serious about finding good people and treating them well. Professional licensure supervision available for social work and counseling. Generous child specific training, including some CEU's.
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Various shift times.
Call or text 517-899-8085 with interest!

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