Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties · 5 days ago
26-10419 Client Services Specialist -FF- Crisis Services
Lansing, MI, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$52K/yr - $59K/yr
3+ years expCommunity Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties is seeking a Client Services Specialist for their Crisis Services team. The role involves providing direct and indirect mental health and substance abuse services, crisis intervention, and case management to individuals with chronic mental illness and co-occurring issues.
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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 and possibly 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 or Developmental Disabilities 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.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Suzanne Panetta
Chief Financial Officer
Jana Baylis, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Chief Human Resources Officer
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