Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties · 2 months ago
26-11332 Client Service Specialist Part time FF Crisis Services
Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties is seeking a Client Service Specialist to provide direct and indirect mental health and substance abuse services. The role involves crisis intervention, case management, and detailed documentation within a multi-disciplinary team.
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Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Families Forward Crisis Services Coordinator, serves as a professional performing a wide range of direct and indirect mental health and substance abuse services within a multi-disciplinary, crisis-oriented team to provide immediate crisis intervention services to consumers with a chronic mental illness, possible developmental disability and/or co-occurring substance abuse issues
Provides in person and phone based crisis intervention and assistance with providing hospital referrals
Recommends referrals to various programs, program components and other services in the community
May provide case management; facilitation of a brief crisis intervention plan; outreach to consumers with multiple needs; and mental health services in a short-term crisis intervention program
Responsible for detailed case documentation
Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or other related field required
Three years supervised experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families with Severe Emotional Disturbance or Intellectual is required
Must possess ability to monitor and facilitate the delivery of community-based integrative services from diverse providers
Strong leadership skills and group facilitation skills required
Must be an energetic, flexible, creative, innovative individual who can develop strength-based, family-centered supportive case plans
Ability to function as part of a team is critical
Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally is required
Must have the ability to gain proficiency in CMHA-CEI computer software systems
Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and access to reliable transportation for job related use is required
May be required to be physically able to perform Therapeutic Options A&B
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, undergo and pass a Central Registry Screening, 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
Company
Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties
The community mental health movement in this country was founded on the belief that mental health services are best provided in the community in which the person receiving such service lives.