Part-time Mental Health Worker AMHS/CSU

Ceicmh; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

403B Defined Benefit plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Time off (vacation/sick)

13 Holidays

Job summary

CMHA-CEI in Lansing, MI seeks a Mental Health Worker to provide support during acute crises. You will assist clinicians, engage with adults with mental health, substance use, or developmental disabilities, and ensure a safe environment aligned with treatment plans.

Required are a high school diploma/GED and at least 1 year of crisis experience; valid Michigan driver’s license and reliable transportation are essential. Pre-employment checks may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with mental health crisis.
• Ability to de-escalate crises and provide intervention.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license required.
• Reliable transportation for job use.
• Pre-employment background checks and drug screen may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide a supportive atmosphere for consumers in acute mental health crisis.
• Assist therapist and nurse; interact with consumers in crisis due to MH, SUD, or DD.
• Carry out direct interventions per treatment plans and maintain a secure environment.
• Perform program/sub-unit activities in alignment with CMHA-CEI policies.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Documentation

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Handle with Care

Job description

Mental Health Worker Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Defined Benefit through 403B, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Time Off, and 13 Holidays.

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 a Coordinator or Supervisor, provides a supportive atmosphere for consumers experiencing acute mental health crisis needing stabilization. Provides assistance to therapist and nurse, interacts with consumers experiencing severe and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders and Developmental Disabilities who are in crisis, needing stabilization. Duties include a variety of supportive services and direct interventions with consumers experiencing behavioral health crisis in accordance with treatment plans developed by professional personnel. Responsible for maintaining a secure environment. 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 high school diploma or a G.E.D. required. A minimum of 1 year of experience working with consumers experiencing mental health crisis required.

Must be able to perform Handle with Care Behavior Management techniques according to approved Agency standards. Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license. Access to reliable means of transportation for job-related use required. Ability to communicate accurately and effectively in verbal and written form is required. Ability to process extensive documentation is required. Ability to problem-solve crisis situations, de-escalate behavioral health crisis and provide crisis intervention with consumers both individually and in group meetings required. Other requirements needed for this classification will depend upon the area of assignment and program need.

Conditional Employment Requirements

Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of a Michigan State Police clearance check, 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.

Salary

$19.85 - $22.23 hourly.

Shift Incentive

+ $1.25/hour for hours worked 5pm - 12am | + $2/hour for hours worked 12am - 8am | + $3/hour for weekends worked Friday 5pm - Monday 8am.

Hours

Saturday 7pm-7:30am, Sunday 7pm-7:30am

Location

Adult Mental Health Services/CSU, Lansing, Michigan.