26-12284 Mental Health Therapist- AMHS/ECCC - $2,000 or $4,000 Sign On Bonus!

This position offers a $2,000 (1 year stay-on agreement) or 4,000 (2 year stay-on agreement) Sign On Bonus with the agency!  This bonus will be provided upon completion of a probationary period.

Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Supervisor of the Eaton County Counseling Center, serves as a master’s level professional clinician performing a wide range of direct and indirect mental health services.  Serves as a mental health therapist, assessing adults with severe and persistent illnesses, developing treatment plans, using person centered planning principles, providing counseling/psychotherapy, as well as conducting psychoeducational and skill building groups.  Services will be provided in office, but occasional community outreach may be necessary. This position will make recommendations regarding referrals to other agencies and/or community providers when appropriate.  Work hours are variable and may include evenings.

Requirements: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field is required. Possession of an appropriate State of Michigan credential is required. 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. Candidate must be able to work well with others and function independently when interacting with other programs/agencies within the community.  Work hours are variable and may occasionally include early evening hours. Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and access to reliable means of transportation for job related use is required. 

Conditional Employment Requirement: Offers for this position will be contingent upon the results a 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.  

To Apply: Applicants must submit an employment application.  Resumes cannot be substituted for the employment application.  CMHA-CEI’s promotion of diversity is fueled by the desire to seek equality of opportunity for all persons. CMHA-CEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Salary/Hours: $31.92 -$35.75 per hour with scheduled, annual increases that can result in an hourly rate of $41.50 per hour.  40 hours per week, Work hours are variable and may include evenings.

Location: Adult Mental Health Services/Eaton County Counseling Center, Charlotte, Michigan.