Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Crisis Services Coordinator, Adult Mental Health Services, interviews individuals (both walk-in and telephone) who may need crisis intervention and/or voluntary or involuntary admission to a local or state hospital. Provides consultation services to local area hospitals Emergency Physicians. Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies and procedures. CMHA-CEI is a Michigan Certified Bronze Level Veteran Friendly Employer and we encourage active military service member, veterans, and their family member to apply.

Requirements: 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 Michigan credential is required (LMSW, LLMSW, LLPC, LPC, LLP, FLP, etc.) or must have applied for and be able to obtain within 60 days of hire. A minimum of 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. Preferably, one year of experience in the following areas: clinical diagnostic assessment and evaluation of adults and children experiencing behavioral health crisis, crisis intervention, brief counseling, and determining hospital eligibility. Must be able to complete extensive documentation within electronic records. Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and solid computer skills are preferred. Access to reliable means of transportation for job related use is required.

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, pass a Central Registry Screening, 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.

Salary/Hours: $26.92 - $30.56 per hour. 0-19 hours per week, hours are NOT guaranteed. Relief position is required to work various day, evening, weekend, and CMHA-CEI observed holiday shifts.

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