25-1927 Mental Health Therapist AMHS/NHCM - $2,000 or $4,000 Sign On Bonus!

This position offers a $2,000 (1 year stay-on agreement) or 4,000 (2 year stay-on agreement) Sign On Bonus with the agency!  This bonus will be provided upon completion of a probationary period.

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: Under the supervision of the Nursing Home Case Management Coordinator, serves as a master’s level professional clinician to provide a wide variety of direct and indirect mental health services to persons diagnosed with  a severe and persistent mental illness, substance use and/or intellectual/developmental/related diagnosis and reside in a nursing facility.   This role ensues compliance with OBRA/PASARR requirements, coordinates care across disciplines, advocates for resident rights, assists with appropriate discharge planning and promotes the highest quality of life through person centered planning. 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: Possession of a 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 MI credential is required or must have applied for and be able to obtain within 60 days of hire. One year experience (professional or paraprofessional) in treating or working with persons with mental illness required or one academic year of graduate practicum/internship experience working with persons with mental illness required. Access to reliable means of transportation for job related use required. Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing is required. May be required to operate a computer. Other requirements needed for this classification will depend upon the area of assignment and program need.

Conditional Employment Requirements:  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, 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-CEI’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: Starting salary $60,604 - $68,790 annually with scheduled, annual increases that can result in a salary of $79,538. Full time, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. 

Location: Adult Mental Health Services/NHCM/Lansing, Michigan.