Job Description

Who We Are
Are you looking for a job that is meaningful and will make a positive difference in people’s lives? Community Mental Health has openings for people like you. We offer a supportive and flexible environment working within dedicated teams with low staff turnover. Working for the CMH system offers the opportunity to develop highly desirable skills in the mental health field.

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Position Overview

Under the direction of the of the Program Coordinator, provides Mobile Response Services on an on-call basis for youth, birth to 21, and their families in the community. Uses a team-based approach to provide crisis intervention services to the youth and family including assessment, de-escalation of crisis, crisis and safety planning, psychoeducation, brief family therapy and referrals to community resources.

• Monday thru Friday: $50/shift and pay for each hour of direct service.
• Weekend: $75 for each shift and pay for each hour of direct service.
• Holiday: $100 for each shift and pay for each hour of direct service.

Essential Job Functions

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides quality direct consumer care encompassing clinical assessment, therapy, crisis stabilization, treatment planning, and case management as appropriate.
• Ensures that services to consumers meet CMH standards of quality and quantity.
• Provides consultation to other agencies regarding services and mental health issues of consumers and referrals.
• Collaborates effectively and efficiently with other community agencies.
• Maintains all agency paperwork and clinical record documentation in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Attends and participates in agency meetings as well as program specific team meetings.
• Performs other functions as assigned.

Required Education, Training and Experience

Master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related mental health field is required. Two years of relevant professional experience in a mental health agency preferred. Lived experiences with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders are valued.

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess or obtain State of Michigan licensure as a Licensed Master's Social Worker, Limited Licensed Master's Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist, or Limited Licensed Psychologist. Certified Advanced Addictions Counselor status also preferred.

Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license is required.

Additional Requirements and Information

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Thorough working knowledge and use of crisis intervention and related skills.
• Working knowledge of Michigan Department of Community Health and CMH rules, regulations, and standards.
• Thorough knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements governing the confidentiality of patient health information, including the provisions of HIPAA.
• Thorough working knowledge of professional and ethical practice standards
• Working knowledge of the DSM-V.
• Working knowledge of varied therapeutic short-term interventions.
• Flexibility in the selection of appropriate interventions for each consumer.
• Capacity to work effectively within agency parameters.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer word processing skills sufficient to produce timely clinical notes.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrates abilities to link an individual to appropriate resources.
• Thorough working knowledge of proper medical record documentation and management.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, including, but not limited to, visual and/or audiological appliances and devices to increase mobility.

Working Conditions:

Work is generally performed in community settings such as consumer/family homes.

Job Description

Who We Are
Are you looking for a job that is meaningful and will make a positive difference in people’s lives? Community Mental Health has openings for people like you. We offer a supportive and flexible environment working within dedicated teams with low staff turnover. Working for the CMH system offers the opportunity to develop highly desirable skills in the mental health field.

Click hereto learn more about who we are!
Position Overview

Under the direction of the of the Program Coordinator, provides Mobile Response Services on an on-call basis for youth, birth to 21, and their families in the community. Uses a team-based approach to provide crisis intervention services to the youth and family including assessment, de-escalation of crisis, crisis and safety planning, psychoeducation, brief family therapy and referrals to community resources.

• Monday thru Friday: $50/shift and pay for each hour of direct service.
• Weekend: $75 for each shift and pay for each hour of direct service.
• Holiday: $100 for each shift and pay for each hour of direct service.

Essential Job Functions

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides quality direct consumer care encompassing clinical assessment, therapy, crisis stabilization, treatment planning, and case management as appropriate.
• Ensures that services to consumers meet CMH standards of quality and quantity.
• Provides consultation to other agencies regarding services and mental health issues of consumers and referrals.
• Collaborates effectively and efficiently with other community agencies.
• Maintains all agency paperwork and clinical record documentation in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Attends and participates in agency meetings as well as program specific team meetings.
• Performs other functions as assigned.

Required Education, Training and Experience

Master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related mental health field is required. Two years of relevant professional experience in a mental health agency preferred. Lived experiences with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders are valued.

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess or obtain State of Michigan licensure as a Licensed Master's Social Worker, Limited Licensed Master's Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist, or Limited Licensed Psychologist. Certified Advanced Addictions Counselor status also preferred.

Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license is required.

Additional Requirements and Information

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Thorough working knowledge and use of crisis intervention and related skills.
• Working knowledge of Michigan Department of Community Health and CMH rules, regulations, and standards.
• Thorough knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements governing the confidentiality of patient health information, including the provisions of HIPAA.
• Thorough working knowledge of professional and ethical practice standards
• Working knowledge of the DSM-V.
• Working knowledge of varied therapeutic short-term interventions.
• Flexibility in the selection of appropriate interventions for each consumer.
• Capacity to work effectively within agency parameters.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer word processing skills sufficient to produce timely clinical notes.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrates abilities to link an individual to appropriate resources.
• Thorough working knowledge of proper medical record documentation and management.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, including, but not limited to, visual and/or audiological appliances and devices to increase mobility.

Working Conditions:

Work is generally performed in community settings such as consumer/family homes.

This position is non-benefited. Non-benefited is defined as only receiving compensation for hours worked. Non-benefited employees do not receive benefits such as holiday pay, any time-off accruals, insurance (medical, dental, vision, life), bereavement, or any other benefit unless required by law.
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