26-1713 Community Treatment Specialist AMHS/ACT

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Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Coordinator, provides a wide range of professional case management mental health services to consumers within the ACT model. Duties include a variety of supportive services and direct interventions with consumers in accordance with the community-based approach to comprehensive assertive team treatment and support for adults with serious and persistent mental illness.

Services to consumers include but are not limited to case management, psychiatric services, psychotherapy, housing support, substance use disorder treatment, and employment and rehabilitative services. 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. Hours: 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. Salary: $27.12 - $30.37 hourly. + On call rates, $90/day Monday – Friday, $125/day Saturday – Sunday, additional $35/day on Holidays. Location: Adult Mental Health Services/ACT, Lansing, Michigan.