Mental Health Therapist I or II - Livingston County Community Mental Health

Salary:

Mental Health Therapist I: $26.94- $30.83 per hour rate based on experience.

Mental Health Therapist II: $28.13- $32.35 per hour rate based on experience.

Livingston County Community Mental Health Authority is excited to offer an Employee Signing Incentive to eligible new hires. Regular part-time employees will receive $1,000, less applicable taxes. More information on terms and conditions will be made available at the time an offer of employment is made.

About Us:

Livingston County Community Mental Health is a public mental health services Agency located in Howell, Michigan, between Detroit and Lansing. We are an organization joined by the shared vision to create a healthy and rewarding life in the community for everyone. Our team-based approach works to serve individuals with a wide array of needs in order to create individualized pathways to wellness, resilience, recovery and self-determination. We believe that a diverse, and inclusive workforce makes us better for our community and our employees.

Working for Us:

• Benefits Start on Day 1 of employment.
• 5% Employer contribution to defined contribution plan.
• Voluntary 457(b) retirement plan.
• Employer paid Life Insurance at 2X Salary.
• Generous employer contribution to BCBS Medical and Delta Dental Plans.
• Rewarding work with great staff working toward a common goal of providing services and supports to the residents of Livingston County.

The Mental Health Therapist will look forward to:

• Meaningful and rewarding work.
• Opportunities to develop a broad range of clinical skills in working with adults.
• Regular and accessible clinical supervision
• A supportive team of colleagues with a variety of experience and expertise.
• A positive work environment that values diversity.
• Ability to take on special projects and/or interests.
• Opportunities for advancement
• Electronic health record - no paper charting
• Advanced training in evidence-based treatments such as:
  • Dialectical Behavior Treatment (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma Informed Treatment
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Adult/Youth Mental Health First Aid
  • And many more!

Role:

Regular part-time (24 hours per week) mental health therapist who provides assessment of adults for their co-occurring behavioral health and/or substance needs; identifies goals; develops person-centered plans for treatment and case management services; provides individual/group therapies and case management services; and links and coordinates with needed community resources. Services are provided in both the office and community. Adult Recovery Therapists work under the supervision of the Mental Health Program Director and Program Coordinator.

Requirements to join us:

Candidates must be committed to our shared values and commitment to community care including clinical excellence, community inclusion, community benefit, innovation, integrated care and improvement. Our collaborative approach to treatment requires strong teaming skills. This is a dynamic, team-oriented position with great opportunities to grow.

Therapists must have experience treating adults with serious mental health needs and/or substance use needs. Some evening hours may be required. A valid MI driver's license is required.

Job Specific Requirements:

For Therapist II - Master's degree with Michigan licensure, either LMSW, LLP or LPC.

For Therapist I - Master's degree with Michigan licensure, either LLMSW, TLLP, LLPC and the ability to obtain full licensure within 2 years of hire. Promotion to Therapist II upon receipt of full license.

Certified Advanced Addiction Counselor (CAADC) is desirable.