Responsibilities:  Under the supervision of Families Forward Crisis Services Coordinator or Supervisor, staff serves as a master’s level professional clinician performing crisis intervention services, screenings for psychiatric hospitalizations and intake assessments primarily for youth and their families in the office, emergency rooms, home, and other community locations. Will provide mobile crisis services as a team in the community with schools, police officers and other community providers for behavioral health stabilization. Recommends referrals to various Families forward programs, program components and other services in the community. Consults with service providers. Responsible for case documentation. Assess strengths by interviewing and observing consumers and their families. In conjunction with them formulates a disposition. Include extensive safety planning. Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/ sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA’S mission, policies and procedures.

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 the examination, evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with Severe Emotional Disturbance and their families required. One year of post Master’s experience with minors with SED and families within the past 6 years. Ability to communicate accurately and effectively both in writing and verbally is required. Candidate must be able to work well with others. Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and access to reliable means of transportation for job related use is required. 

Conditional Employment Requirement: Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of a background verification and credentialing procedure consisting of: Michigan State Police clearance check, undergo and pass a 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. 

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: $62,430 - $70,280 annually with scheduled annual increases that can result in a salary of $80,516 40 hours per week. 12 hour shifts: 8am-8pm

Location: Families Forward/Emergency Services, Lansing, Michigan.