What are the responsibilities and job description for the 25-10552 Jail and Community based Mental Health Therapist/ITRS, St. Johns position at CMHA Candidate Experience Site?
Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Integrated Treatment and Recovery Services (ITRS) Coordinator, shared between a jail based treatment program and outpatient treatment services. Serves as a Master's level professional clinician performing a wide range therapeutic services for consumers at the in the Clinton Co. Jail and in the community. This position will conduct risk assessments, substance use assessments, case management needs assessments, formulate extensive discharge plans and coordinate services in the community with consumers in order to promote recovery and wellness. This position will work closely with Peer Recovery Coaches to utilize community resources. This person will also provide direct substance abuse and/or co-occurring treatment via individual/group therapy and crisis intervention services to incarcerated individuals as well as in the community. May be responsible for coordination of substance use residential placements. May need to maintain contact with probation officers and will be responsible for compliance with court orders and associated documentation. Maintains the jail’s electronic memo system. Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies and procedures.
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 of experience (professional or paraprofessional) in treating or working with a person who has a substance use disorder required or one academic year of graduate practicum/internship experience working with persons who have a substance use disorder required. Must be a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or must become certified within a maximum of 3 years from date of hire or change in regulation. Access to reliable means of transportation for job related use is required.
Conditional Employment Requirement: Offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of a background verification and credentialing procedure consisting of: Michigan State Police clearance check, Law Enforcement Information Network review verification of a professional license, county jail background check, Medicaid/Medicare verification, educational background check and verification of an acceptable work history. Candidate must be able to pass annual LEIN review. 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: $58,843-$66,788 annually with scheduled, annual increases that can result in a salary of $77,230. 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday. Some evenings may be considered based on program needs.
Location: Corrections Crisis and Substance Abuse Services/ITRS St. Johns, Michigan. There could be the need for community-based services as well from our Lansing, Michigan office.
Salary : $58,843 - $66,788
