23-1286 Mental Health Therapist CATS

Company: Cei Comm Men Hlth Bd
Location: Lansing
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Job Description:

Responsibilities: -Under the supervision of the CATS Coordinator, ITRS/MH Corrections, at the Ingham County Jail, serves as a Master's level professional clinician. Performs a wide range of direct and indirect mental health services at the jail, providing crisis intervention through a mental health screening, short-term crisis stabilization for individuals with mental illness, personality disorders and substance use disorders. Assesses functional and dysfunctional behavior, conducts therapeutic interventions and referrals to various jail based programs. Responsible for detailed case documentation; coordination of crisis referrals to Crisis Services; provides crisis intervention techniques; assess the nature of emergency triages as necessary and maintains the jail's electronic memo system. Acts as liaison between CMH, Jail Medical Department and the Ingham County Jail. Assesses inmates in an effort to determine level of care or possible jail diversion to either the CEI system or the community. -CMHA-CEI is a Michigan Certified Bronze Level Veteran Friendly Employer and we encourage active military service members, veterans, and their family members to apply.Requirements: -Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field is required. Possession of an appropriate State of Michigan credential is required. One year of experience (professional or paraprofessional) in treating or working with a person who has a substance use disorder or one academic year of graduate practicum/internship experience working with persons who have a substance use disorder is required. -Must be a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) or must become certified within a maximum of 3 years from date of hire or change in regulation. Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and access to reliable transportation for job related use required. -Conditional Employment Requirement: -Offers will be contingent upon the results of a background verification & credentialing procedure consisting of: Michigan State Police clearance check, Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) review, verification of a professional license, Medicaid/Medicare verification, verification of an acceptable driving record, educational background check & verification of an acceptable work history. Candidate must be able to pass annual LEIN review. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen. Must undergo and pass a Central Registry Screening.To Apply: -Applicants must submit an employment application. - Resumes cannot be substituted for the employment application. - CMHA-CEI's promotion of diversity is fueled by the desire to seek equality of opportunity for all persons. CMHA-CEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.Salary/Hours: -$56,005- $63,571 -annually with scheduled -annual increases that can result -in a salary of $73,502. - - -40 hours per week Tuesday-Saturday, flexible schedule option - TBD. -CMHA-CEI offers a very rich benefits package for full time employees.Location: -CATS/Integrated Treatment and Recovery Services, Ingham County Jail, Mason, Michigan

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