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 supervision of the Coordinator of the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), provides an enhanced level of support for persons with mental illness and substance use disorders. Duties include a variety of supportive services and direct interventions with consumers in accordance with treatment plans developed by professional personnel. 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 high school diploma or a G.E.D. required. A minimum of one (1) year of experience interacting with persons with emotional impairments required. Must have experienced a significant disruption in their lives from the onset of a severe mental illness, have received public mental health services currently or in the past for the mental illness (preferably with CMHA-CEI), and are now in recovery. May be required to have access to reliable transportation for job related use. Must obtain Peer Support Specialist certification within ninety (90) days of hire through the mandatory MDCH Peer Support Specialist certification program. Must be able to communicate accurately and effectively in verbal and written form. May be required to use Therapeutic Options when appropriate according to approved agency policies/procedures. Other requirements needed for this classification will depend upon the area of assignment and program need.
Conditional Employment Requirements: Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of a Michigan State Police clearance. May be required to possess a valid Michigan driver's license. 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: $19.85 - $22.23 per hour. Shift Incentive: + $1.25/hour for hours worked 5pm – 12am | + $2/hour for hours worked 12am – 8am | + $3/hour for weekends worked Friday 5pm – Monday 8am.
Schedule Saturday 7am-7:30pm and Sunday 7am-7:30pm
Location: AMHS/Crisis Services, Lansing, MI.
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. In keeping with this philosophy, Community Mental Health provides a wide range of community-based services. Annually, the organization serves over 10,000 persons at 122 sites throughout the tri-county region.
Today, with over 800 employees, Community Mental Health has become the 15th largest employer in the region, and through contracts with other providers, makes an investment of an additional 500 jobs in our community.
Please visit our website at https://careers.ceicmh.org
The Human Resource Department only accepts online applications submitted through our Job Applicant Center website.
Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton Eaton Ingham Counties 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.
