25-10440 Mobile Crisis Mental Health Therapist FF-Children's Emergency Services

Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton seeks a master's level clinician to deliver crisis intervention and intake assessments for youth. This role requires collaboration with community partners, managing cases effectively while ensuring compliance with state regulations. Candidates must possess a master's degree and relevant experience in behavioral health, with a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Required State of Michigan credential.
• One year experience with children and adolescents with Severe Emotional Disturbance.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention services and conduct screenings.
• Work with a team in mobile crisis services in the community.
• Handle case documentation and safety planning.

Skills

Communication

Crisis intervention

Collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Psychology

Job description

Responsibilities:Under the supervision ofFamilies 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 variousFamilies forwardprograms, 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: $64,313 - $72,384annuallywith scheduledannual increases that can resultin a salary of $82,929 40 hours per week. 12 hour shifts: 12pm to 12am and one 8 hour shift on Wednesday every other week 12-8pm.

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