AMHS/Crisis Services Relief Mental Health Worker

Ceicmh; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CMHA-CEI in Lansing, Michigan is seeking a Relief Crisis Assistant to support adults and children during acute mental health crises. Under supervision, you will provide a supportive atmosphere, respond to crises, and coordinate with therapists to implement short-term interventions.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least six months of crisis experience, strong de-escalation and documentation skills, and the ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum six months’ experience working with consumers experiencing mental health crisis.
• Ability to de-escalate crisis situations with individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of clinical diagnoses for the target population.
• Strong written and verbal communication; extensive documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive atmosphere for adults and children in acute mental health crisis.
• Respond to crisis situations and monitor program activity; coordinate with therapists.
• Assist therapists and share information within the CMHA-CEI system.
• Maintain a secure environment and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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 general supervision of the Adult Mental Health Services/Crisis Services Coordinator, provides a supportive atmosphere for adults and children experiencing acute mental health crisis, works extensively with community emergency personnel including police officers and EMT’s, responds and oversees to crisis situations; and monitors program activity. Aids therapists and interact with consumers in a short-term crisis intervention program. Duties include a variety of supportive services and direct interventions with adults and children experiencing behavioral health crisis in accordance with treatment plans developed by professional personnel. Responsible for maintaining a secure environment. Responsible for obtaining and sharing information with therapists in the CMHA-CEI 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

Possession of a High School diploma or G.E.D. is required. A minimum of six months’ experience working with consumers experiencing mental health crisis is required.Must be able to problem solve crisis situations and de-escalate behavioral health crisis with Consumers both individually and in group settings. Must demonstrate a working knowledge of clinical diagnoses for this population Must be able to process information to recognize problems and solutions. Demonstrates knowledge and effectiveness in interpersonal skills including productivity and conflict resolution. Ability to communicate accurately and effectively both in writing and verbally is required. Ability to process extensive documentation is required.

Conditional Employment Requirements

Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of a Michigan State Police clearance check and pass a Central Registry Screening. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen.

Salary/Hours

$19.85 per hour. 0-19 hours per week, hours are NOT guaranteed. Relief position – filling in for regular staff. Shifts include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.Required to work weekends and CMHA-CEI observed holidays.

Location

Adult Mental Health Services/Crisis Services, Lansing, Michigan.