Responsibilites: Under the general direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), responsible for the direction and administration of services to children who are seriously emotionally disturbed and their families. Collaborates with other programs and the CEO, assessing community needs; designs, supervises, and manages services; develops and evaluates all components of the program. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: administrative and technical supervision of staff, budget preparation, department goals and objectives, relevant procedures development and decision-making, as well as implementation of CMHA-CEI’s policy and procedures. May include participation in statewide committees and advocacy efforts. Responsible for carrying out all activities of the office in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies and procedures.
Requirements: Possession of a Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Health Administration, Psychology, or related field required. Possession of an appropriate State of Michigan credential is required. A minimum of five years of progressively more responsible experience in development and administration of treatment services programs in the mental health field required. A minimum of three years at a senior administrative level required. Must have demonstrated leadership, public speaking, and verbal and written communication skills. Experience with budget and financial management required. Must have good clinical knowledge and commitment to the developmentally disabled population.
Conditional Employment Requirements: Employment 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, 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: Salary commensurate with education and experience. 40 hours per week. Flexible work schedule, including evening meetings.
Location: Families Forward/Administration, Lansing, Michigan.
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.
