Mobile Crisis Mental Health Therapist FF-Children's Crisis Services

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

Job Description:

Mental Health Therapist Families Forward- Benefits Package- Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Defined Benefit and additional 457 plan available, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, time off and 13 paid holidays.11/30/23 *Responsibilities: * Under the supervision of Families Forward Crisis Services Coordinator or Supervisor, staff serves as a masters 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 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 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 CMHAS mission, policies and procedures.*Requirements:* Masters 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 Masters 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 drivers 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-CEIs 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.Job Type: Full-timePay: $62,430.00 - $70,480.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Flexible schedule* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Professional development assistance* Referral program* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceMedical Specialty:* PsychiatrySchedule:* 12 hour shift* 8 hour shiftWork Location: On the roadby Jobble

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