25-10510 Mental Health Therapist AMHS/OAS

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: In Older Adult Services/Adult Mental Health Services, serves as a Master's level professional clinician performing a wide range of direct and indirect mental health and co-occurring substance abuse services. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to case management and outreach, assessment, treatment plan development, case documentation, and provision of evidence-based practice therapies to older adults with serious and persistent mental illness.  Consults and coordinates with various service providers, families, etc. and provides services in a variety of community settings in the Tri-County Area. Applicant must be able to prioritize and be flexible with frequent changes in schedule. 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 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 Michigan credential is required or must have applied for and be able to obtain within 60 days of hire.  A minimum of one year of experience (professional or paraprofessional) working with persons with mental illness required or one academic year of graduate practicum/internship experience working with persons with mental illness required. Ability to communicate accurately and effectively both in writing and verbally is required. Candidate must be able to work well with others. Candidate may be expected to work some evening hours. Access to reliable means of transportation for job related use is required.  

Conditional Employment Requirements:  Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of 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 be able to pass pre-employment drug screen.  

Salary: $58,843 - $66,788 annually, with scheduled, annual increases that can result in a salary of $77,230. 40 hours per week. 

Location: Adult Mental Health Services/OAS, Lansing, MI.