Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Coordinator, the Adult Mental Health Services/Bridges Crisis Unit, provides a wide range of direct and indirect mental health services to adults with chronic mental illness, substance use disorders, and adjustment disorders in a short-term crisis residential program. Duties include triage of referrals, intake and psychosocial assessment; crisis intervention; one one-on-one contacts; discharge planning; consultations; treatment planning; facilitation of therapeutic groups; and consumer observation. 

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field required. A minimum of one year of professional experience working with persons with mental illness is required. On a case-by-case basis, may assess and consider an applicant with two years of paraprofessional experience working with persons with mental illness required. Experience providing psychiatric step-down and hospital diversion to consumers with serious psychiatric symptoms that require more intense clinical interventions. The candidate will provide crisis intervention as needed. Must be able to operate a computer and have the ability to gain proficiency in CMHA-CEI’s computer systems including SmartCare, MIS LIVE, and Microsoft Word. Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job-related use is required.

Conditional Employment Requirements: Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of a criminal background check (including fingerprinting), a physical exam, and verification of an acceptable Michigan driving record. Candidate must be able to pass a physical exam annually. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Hours/Salary: $23.33 - $26.53 per hour. 32 hrs. per week (Part-time). Hours are every Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm; Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm & every Monday & Thursday, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm. 

Location: Adult Mental Health/Bridges Crisis Unit, Lansing, MI