Mental Health Therapist 1763

Company: Community Mental Health Authority
Location: Lansing
Posted on: April 5, 2025

Job Description:

Short Description for Internal Candidates Mental Health Therapist Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Defined Benefit and additional 457 plan available, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, time off and 13 paid holidays. Description for Internal Candidates

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following 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 supervision of the Outreach Case Management Coordinator, serves as a Master's level clinician performing a wide range of direct/indirect mental health services to persons with serious & persistent mental illness or co-occurring disorders; has knowledge of entitlement and assistance programs; conducts individual and group therapy; provides referral and linkage to various other programs and/or services in the community; provides crisis intervention and community and home-based outreach services to consumers with multiple needs; consults with service providers and operates as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Consumers may have multiple medical issues and need assistance in addressing. Must be able to work well making decisions independently and within a team. Will assess challenging behaviors/emotional trauma by interviewing and observing consumers, reviewing appropriate records and developing a specific treatment plan using a strength based model. 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 Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field is required or must be obtained within 60 days of application. Possession of an appropriate State of MI credential is required or must have applied for and be able to obtain within 60 days of hire. One year experience (professional or paraprofessional) in treating or working with persons with mental illness required or one academic year of graduate practicum/internship experience working with persons with mental illness required. Access to reliable means of transportation for job related use required. Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing is required. May be required to operate a computer. Other requirements needed for this classification will depend upon the area of assignment and program need.

*Conditional Employment Requirements:* Must pass background verification and credentialing procedure consisting of: Michigan State Police clearance check, 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 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: *$58,843-$66,788 annually with scheduled, annual increases that can result in a salary of $77,230. Full Time/40 hours per week. Monday through Friday.

*Location:* Lansing, Michigan

Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,843.00 - $66,788.00 per year

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday



Ability to Relocate:
* Lansing, MI 48910: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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