25-1748 Client Service Specialist AMHS / Outreach Case Mgmt

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 Outreach Case Management Coordinator of Adult Mental Health Services, serves as a professional performing a wide range of direct and indirect mental health services to consumers with a severe and persistent mental illness or co-occurring disorders. Consumers may have multiple medical issues and may need assistance in addressing and coordinating care. Provides case management services; crisis intervention; mental health services; referral and linkage to various other CMHA-CEI programs and / or services in the community; provides outreach to consumers with multiple needs; and facilitation of group activities. Responsible for detailed case documentation. 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 :   Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or other related field required. A minimum of one year of professional experience with adults with primary diagnoses of a serious and persistent mental illness and / or co-occurring disorder is required. On a case-by-case basis, may assess and consider an applicant with two years of paraprofessional work experience with adults with primary diagnoses of a serious and persistent mental illness and / or co-occurring disorder. Must be able to operate a computer and have the ability to gain proficiency in CMHA-CEI’s computer systems. Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally is required. Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job related use is required.

Conditional Employment Requirements :   Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of 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 Michigan 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 : $24.04 - $27.33 per hour. 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Location :  Adult Mental Health Services / Case Management Services, Lansing, Michigan.