Community Treatment Specialist AMHS/ACT

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities: Under the general supervision of the Coordinator, provides a wide range of direct, professional services to consumers with a diagnosis of chronic or persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse disorders, with a history of psychiatric hospitalizations. These services are provided in the community by a team of professionals and not in an office modality. Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI's Mission, policies and procedures.

Requirements: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field required. A minimum of one year of professional experience working with persons with mental illness required. On a case by case basis, may assess and consider an applicant with two years of paraprofessional experience working with persons with mental illness. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing is required. Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and 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 background verification, and credentialing procedure consisting of: Michigan State Police clearance check, 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.

Salary/Hours: Starting salary $51,501 - $58,557 annually with scheduled, annual increases that can result in a salary of $68,325. Monday - Friday 8am-5pm, On-call nights and weekends vary with 4-5 nights per month on-call. Back-up on-call 3-5 nights per month.

New and Improved ACT On-Call Rates!!

Earn $90 Dollars Per Day Monday through Friday

Earn $125 Dollars Per Day Saturday through Sunday

Earn $35 Dollars Extra Per Day on Holiday

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