Stabilization Therapist
Job in
Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, 48607, USA
Listing for:
Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 67325 USD Yearly
USD
67325.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
SCCMHA JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Stabilization Therapist
Pay Range: $67,325. annually
$6,000 Recruitment Bonus for Clinical Master level new hires!! ($2,000 paid at start, $2,000 paid after 3 months, and $2,000 paid after successful probation period.)
General Statement of Duties
Under the general supervision of Mental Health Supervisor (Mobile Response and Stabilization Services-MRSS), provides clinical services as a member of a mobile, community-based crisis intervention team to children and their families. Also, provides daily crisis intervention services to Saginaw County schools, assisting children, families and adults who may be in a crisis and need assistance accessing services and receiving therapeutic interventions.
This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support culturally competent recovery-based practices; person centered planning as a shared decision-making process with the individual, who defines his/her life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and a trauma informed culture of safety to aid persons served in the recovery process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Respond to any non-imminently life-threatening psychiatric or behavioral symptoms that are disrupting a persons served functioning or the family system by providing immediate intervention to assist in de-escalation and stabilization of the presenting situation.Shows understanding of the intentional and unintentional effect of his/her own professional demeanor in response to individuals who are demonstrating acute psychiatric instability. Uses confrontation avoidance techniques. Is thoughtful about the safety of others and acts responsibly. May make reports to Child and Adult Protective Services according to state law.Provides assessment and clinical leadership for the team when intervening in a crisis situation.Provide crisis stabilization and follow up services to children and adults in their homes, school or other community setting to assure treatment and safety concerns are met.Function as a member of a community-based mental health team in diagnostic formulation and implementation of mental health services, short term crisis interventions and plans for children, adolescents, and their families.Coordinate services of the MRSS crisis team with other community agencies; police, schools, hospitals, courts, to identify and obtain emergency resources and services for children and families in a mental health crisis.Responds to emergency phone calls from community agencies and families to help alleviate a mental health crisis and provide information about additional resources and follow-up services.Work closely with SCCMHA crisis services providing follow up care and assistance to screen and refer families to acute mental health services as well as diversion services.Maintain records, reports, and legal documents in the SCCMHA medical record.Assist with transportation needs of families in crisis.Adheres to the mission, vision, core values and operating principles of SCCMHA at all times.Incidental Duties and Responsibilities
May attend meetings, workshops, or other public mental health activities to assist the community.May perform various administrative functions such as preparing reports and appearing in court.Attends meetings, seminars, workshops, and community events related to the public mental health mission to sustain professional competency.Other incidental duties as assigned.Reporting Relationships
Reports to:
Mental Health Supervisor (MRSS)
Supervises:
None
Working Conditions/Environment
Works in schools, family homes, community settings to provide services to children and families as a member of a treatment unit. Close contact with people who may have a communicable disease or may be hostile and aggressive. Frequently drives automobile in all kind of weather conditions.
Qualifications Education
Master’s degree in a mental health related field from an accredited school.
Experience
A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families including dealing with individuals in crisis situations.
Licenses and Credentials
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