What are the responsibilities and job description for the Client Service Specialist AMHS/OCMS position at Community Mental Health Authority?
Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Outreach Case Management Services Coordinator of Adult Mental Health Services, serves as a professional performing a wide range of direct and indirect mental health services to consumers with serious and persistent mental illness or co-occurring disorders. This position serves as a part of a multidisciplinary team providing assessments; treatment planning; case management services; crisis intervention; mental health services; referral and linkage to various other CMHA-CEI programs and/or services in the community; outreach services to consumers with multiple needs; and facilitation of group activities. Responsible for detailed 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: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or other related field required. A minimum of one year of professional experience with adults with primary diagnoses of a serious and persistent mental illness and/or co-occurring disorder is required. On a case-by-case basis, may assess and consider an applicant with two years of paraprofessional work experience with adults with primary diagnoses of a serious and persistent mental illness and/or co-occurring disorder. Must be able to operate a computer and have the ability to gain proficiency in CMHA-CEI’s computer systems. Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally is required. 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 and verification of an acceptable Michigan driving record. Must be able to pass a 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: $48,544 - $55,196 annually. 40 hours per week.
Location: Adult Mental Health Services/Outreach Case Management Services, Lansing, Michigan.
Salary : $48,544 - $55,196
