26-1334 Mobile Crisis Mental Health Therapist - FF/Children's Emergency Ser at CMHA Candidate Experience Site

Lansing, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

85419.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Crisis intervention, Psychiatric hospitalization screening, Intake assessment, Behavioral health stabilization, Safety planning, De-escalation, Triage, Case documentation, Clinical assessment, Communication, Teamwork

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

This position offers a $2,000 (1 year stay-on agreement) or 4,000 (2 year stay-on agreement) Sign On Bonus with the agency! This bonus will be provided upon completion of a probationary period. Responsibilities: Under the supervision of Families 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 intervention as a team in the community with schools, police officers and other community providers for behavioral health stabilization. Recommends referrals to various Families forward programs, 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 family formulate a disposition. Include extensive safety planning. Answers the crisis line and provides verbal de-escalation and triage over phone. Will occasionally see adults for crisis intervention and prescreens. 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. 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 aces 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: $66,232 - $74,560 annually with scheduled annual increases that can result in a salary of $85,419 40 hours per week. 4pm to midnight M-F. Location: Families Forward/Emergency Services, Lansing, Michigan.

Responsibilities

The clinician provides mobile crisis intervention, psychiatric screenings, and intake assessments for youth and families in various community settings. They also perform safety planning, triage crisis calls, and collaborate with schools and law enforcement for behavioral health stabilization.