Mental Health Therapist AMHS​/BCU

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.

Under the supervision of the BCU Coordinator, serves as a licensed, master's level professional clinician performing a wide range of direct and indirect mental health and co‑occurring substance abuse services within the Bridges Crisis Unit (BCU). In conjunction with the BCU Coordinator, will provide clinical oversight to the BCU program, ensuring relevant and ethical therapeutic interventions, groups, and activities are conducted during consumers’ crisis bed stay.

Ensures proper training and support to bachelor’s level clinicians and paraprofessionals. Assesses and takes the lead in clinical processes such as admission referral review, clinical consultations with other service providers within CMHA-CEI, and any treatment planning related meetings. Addresses challenging behaviors and emotional trauma by interviewing and observing consumers, reviewing appropriate records, and developing a specific treatment plan, often using a strength‑based model.

Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub‑unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies and procedures.

Possession of a master’s degree in social work, Psychology, or related field is required. Possession of an appropriate State of Michigan credential is required (LMSW, LLMSW, LLPC, LPC, LLP, FLP, etc.). 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 occasional evening hours and possibly at alternative locations. Access to reliable means of transportation for job related use is required.

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, educational background check, and verification of an acceptable work history. Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screen.

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 people. CMHA-CEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

$60,604 - $68,790 annually with scheduled, annual increases that can result in a salary of $79,538. Additional tier pay of $3.40/hour and shift differential as applicable.

40 hours per week. 12pm – 8pm Monday – Friday, times subject to change based on program needs.

Adult Mental Health Services, Lansing, Michigan.