25-1464 Mental Health Therapist—Families Forward/ Early Intervention Outpatient

Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Supervisor of the Early Intervention Services Program, serves as a master’s level professional clinician performing a wide range of direct and indirect mental health services.  Serves as a mental health therapist, assessing infants, toddlers, children and families, developing treatment plans, using family-centered planning principles, providing counseling/psychotherapy using the Infant Mental Health model, as well as possibly conducting psychoeducational and skill building groups.  Services will be provided primarily in office, but rarely, occasional community outreach may be necessary.  This position will make referrals to other agencies and/or community providers when appropriate.  Work hours will include some evenings.

Requirements: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field is required.  Possession of an appropriate State of Michigan credential is required, LMSW preferred or will be acquiring one within 60 days of hiring.  One year of experience (professional or paraprofessional) in the examination, evaluation and treatment of minors and their families required or one academic year of graduate practicum/internship experience with children and families required. Candidate must be endorsed through Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health or be waivered with the State of Michigan to work with children 0-4 years of age.  Candidate must be able to work well with others and function independently when interacting with other programs/agencies within the community.  Ability to communicate accurately and effectively both verbally and in writing required.  Must have reliable transportation for job related use and a valid Michigan driver's license.

Conditional Employment Requirement: Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the results a 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.  An individual may be excluded from consideration based upon their driving record.

To Apply: Applicants must submit an employment application.  Resumes cannot be substituted for the employment application.  CMHA’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. 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM with some evening work hours expected.

Location: Lansing, Michigan.