About Us:

Livingston County Community Mental Health is a public mental health services Agency located in Howell, Michigan, between Detroit and Lansing. We are an organization joined by the shared vision to create a healthy and rewarding life in the community for everyone. Our team-based approach works to serve individuals with a wide array of needs in order to create individualized pathways to wellness, resilience, recovery and self-determination. We believe that a diverse, and inclusive workforce makes us better for our community and our employees.

The Clubhouse Mental Health Assistant will look forward to:

• Meaningful and rewarding work.
• Opportunities to develop a broad range of clinical skills in working with adults.
• Regular and accessible clinical supervision
• A supportive team of colleagues with a variety of experience and expertise.
• A positive work environment that values diversity.
• Ability to take on special projects and/or interests.
• Opportunities for advancement
• Electronic health record - no paper charting
• Advanced training in evidence-based treatments such as:
  • Dialectical Behavior Treatment (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma Informed Treatment
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Adult/Youth Mental Health First Aid
  • And many more!

Role:

Part-time (24 hour per week) Mental Health Assistant will engage members in Clubhouse activities including: the work-ordered day; social activities; employment and education support; the development and achievement of members' goals; and linkage and coordination with community resources. Additional responsibilities include supporting members in establishing and updating goals and recording progress and providing employment supports in the community. Mental Health Assistants utilize the Clubhouse Standards as a best-practice and follow the strengths-based models to facilitate member engagement. Genesis House is a thriving clubhouse community program that support members in recovery from mental illness and is located in Livingston County.

Requirements to join us:

Candidates must be committed to our shared values and commitment to community care including clinical excellence, community inclusion, community benefit, innovation, integrated care and improvement. Our collaborative approach to treatment requires strong teaming skills. This is a dynamic, team-oriented position with great opportunities to grow.

High school diploma

Valid Chauffeurs Driver's License and good driving record.

Ability to actively engage persons with mental illness.

Strong relationship building skills preferred.

Some evening, weekend and holiday shifts required.

Job Specific Requirements:

Experience working with adults with mental illness preferred. Experience working in a Clubhouse setting preferred. Experience in working with electronic medical records preferred. Ability to work as part of a team of professionals in a public mental health setting required.