
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.
$3.35 Stipend Tier Pay for working in the BCU
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 a Supervisor/Coordinator, serves as a staff nurse, performing a variety of duties depending on the area of assignment. May be responsible for the orderly administration and maintenance of medication, which involves administering prescribed drugs. Participates in interdisciplinary planning of care and treatment ensuring the coordination of medical services to consumers served by the program. May render general nursing care and provide medical support in accordance with approved nursing practices. Additional responsibilities may include, but are not limited to; providing information and assistance specific to the area of assignment performing admissions, screening on new consumers, serving as agency liaison, performing crisis intervention activities, and providing patient education. Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA’s mission, policies and procedures.
Requirements: Possession of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing required. Possession of a State of Michigan license as a Registered Nurse required. One-year experience (professional or paraprofessional) in treating or working with a person who has a mental illness required. Possession of First Aid and CPR Certification required. Must demonstrate competent computer skills in data base programs and word processing. 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: 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 pass pre-employment 5-panel 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: Starting salary $63,420 - $75,680 per year. 40 hours per week. Sunday -Tuesday 8am – 8:30pm and every other Saturday from 8am – 4:30pm.
Location: AMHS/BCU, 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.