What are the responsibilities and job description for the 25-10568 Temporary Mental Health Therapist AMHS/ACT position at CMHA Candidate Experience Site?
This is a Temporary, non-benefitted position.
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.
Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Coordinator, serves as a Master's level professional clinician performing a wide range of direct and indirect services for adults with mental health and co-occurring substance abuse disorders, along with a history of psychiatric hospitalizations. Services are primarily community based utilizing the ACT/IDDT model. Duties include therapy, case management, coordination of care regarding physical health, on-call rotation, pre-screen for hospitalization, referral recommendations to various services, consultation with service providers. Responsible for extensive case documentation. 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. One year of professional experience (professional or paraprofessional) working with persons with mental illness required or one academic year of graduate practicum/internship experience working with persons with mental illness required. Ability to communicate accurately and effectively both in writing and verbally is required. Candidate may be expected to work some weekend and evening hours. 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 Requirements: Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of background verification, and credentialing procedure consisting of: Michigan State Police clearance check, 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.
Pay/Hours: Rate of pay commensurate with experience. Temporary position - 40 hours per week for 12-15 weeks.
Location: Adult Mental Health Services/ACT, Louisa St., Lansing, Michigan.
