Careers / Job Opportunities

Title:

Outreach Supports Coordinator (LC)

Profile:

This is a ancillary supports coordination position. Duties include planning, orchestrating, and coordinating outreach to school age people with developmental disabilities for the purpose of educating students, parents, teachers, and others about services available for persons with developmental disabilities with a goal of increasing the amount of school age consumers served by NSO Life Choices Unit. Administrative responsibilities involve regular face to face contact with persons with developmental diabilities. Telephone calls and e-mail messages must be answered within one business day. A significant amount of the work is performed in the community including homes, school, and other sites where consumers receive services.

Status:

Full-time

Requirements:

LLBSW or LBSW and 2 years experience in mental health field. LLBSW, LBSW or LLMSW or LMSW. Appropraite credential issued by Pioneer (QMRP, QMHP and CMHP). Writing skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks. Ability to effectively work with and maintain patience with the population. Basic computer skills are required.

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Title:

Outreach Supervisor (OAS)

Profile:

This is a clinical and administrative position. Clinical duties include those of the Outreach Therapist position and involve the provision of psychotherapeutic services to older persons living in a variety of settings and to adult mentally-ill persons living within nursing homes and homes for the aged. Administrative responsibilities include the supervisor of outreach staff, case consultation, routine daily activity consultation, acting as liaison between Outreach Coordinators and Outreach Therapist, students, volunteers and other pertinent tasks related to program operations as well as other assigned related responsibilities.

Status:

Full-time

Requirements:

MA/MS/MSW +3 years clinical mental health experience or PhD +1 year clinical mental health experience. Certified Social Worker, Professional Counselor, Limited Licensed Psychologist. Supervisory experience preferred. Experience in dealing with geriatric and/or psychotic populations. Basic computer skills required. Valid Michigan driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

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Title:

Program Supervisor (Life Choices)

Profile:

Supervises staff in accordance with their job duties. Trains and orients new staff. Provides crisis intervention as needed. Acts as back up where possible, to staff in the department.

Status:

Full-time

Requirements:

MA/MSW. Licensed as LMSW, LLP; eligible for credentialing. Problem solving and communication skills. Organized and knowledgeable of Person Centered principles. Valid Michigan driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

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Title:

Psychiatrist- Older Adult Services

Profile:

This is a clinical outreach position involving regular face-to-face contact with referred clients, generally age 60 or older and all patients in nursing homes referred for psychiatric follow-up irrespective of age. Outreaching clinical services contacts include individual therapy, medication review and prescriptions, crisis intervention, diagnosis, and evaluation.

Status:

Part-time

Requirements:

MD/DO + Psychiatric Residency. Current State of Michigan License to Practice as physician; Current Controlled Substance License; Board-Certified or board-Eligible in Psychiatry. Experience in dealing with mental illness in geriatric populations and basic computer skills.

Location:

Central Office - 220 Bagley, Suite 1200, Detroit, MI 48226

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Title:

PATH Case Manager (Homeless Services)

Profile:

The PATH Case Manager, as part of the Tumaini Center – Housing Services Team and in collaboration with the person served, is responsible for providing assessment, service plan development, housing placement and assists clients in the application process for SSI/SSDI using the SOAR process. It is estimated that 25% of work time will be used to assist clients using the SOAR process. This position is a community based position which involves intensive outreach services. The PATH Housing Specialist/Case Manager provides services to an assigned caseload under the supervision of the Program Director.

Status:

Full-time

Requirements:

BA in human services/social work preferred with one year experience working with homeless individuals with mental illness required. Social Work license preferred. Valid Michigan driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

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Title:

Therapist (ATS)

Profile:

The goal of Addition Treatment Services is through clinical and case management intervention, provide the type of treatment to those suffering from addiction or who are returning to the community from prison or jail that will help them to be productive, sober, and contributing member of the society within their vision of a happy life.

Status:

Part-time

Requirements:

Master’s degree in social work, psychology or criminal justice with at least one year of post graduate field experience working with either the mentally ill or the recovery population required and at least one year post graduate work with ex-offenders preferred. Must possess or be able o pass the CAAC exam within six months of employment. Must have a limited license in social work or psychology and be able to secure a full license within one year of employment. Must take the following courses within the first three months of employment: - CCISC training course (as outlined by clinical supervisor) - Communicable Diseases - HIV/AIDS and substance abuse - Usage of CareNet (for the Bureau & SEMCA) - Usage of the ECO system (internal database to NSO) Also, requires computer literacy, with particular emphasis on Microsoft Office Products and Internet Explorer as well as must develop a plan within the first month of employment to take the NSO sponsored CCISC training series appropriate for the position. Valid Michigan driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

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Title:

Crisis Counselor (ETS/SPC)

Profile:

This position provides counseling, crisis intervention, suicide prevention and intervention, and information and referrals to appropriate resources in the community to callers on several different help lines. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to follow up calls, conducting consumer satisfaction surveys, updating resources and entering data.

Requirements:

BA/BS/BSW, MA/MS/MSW and two years human service or Social Work experience. LBSW, LMSW, LPC, LLPCw or LLMSW. Problem solving, assessment, counseling and crisis intervention skills. Knowledge of mental health issues, suicide prevention and intervention, substance abuse and community resources. Must have good verbal and written communication skills as well as listening, computer and documentation skills, computer and data entry skills.

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Title:

Psychiatrist- Part Time (Life Choices)

Profile:

This is a clinical outreach position involving regular face-to-face contact with referred clients, generally developmentally disabled or mentally ill for psychiatric follow-up irrespective of age. Outreaching clinical services contacts include individual therapy, medication review and prescription, crisis intervention, diagnosis, and evaluation.

Status:

Part-time

Requirements:

M.D. /D.O. + psychiatric residency. Current State of Michigan License to Practice as Physician. Current Controlled Substance License. Board-Certified or Board-eligible in Psychiatry. Some experience in dealing with psychotic or geriatric populations and basic computer skills. Valid Michigan driver license and current vehicle insurance.

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Title:

Marketing/Communications Intern - Unpaid

Profile:

Performs general functions relating to marketing, public relations and fund development. Assist with implementation and promotion of year-end giving programs, volunteer recruitment and management, event planning and community outreach.

Requirements:

Unpaid internship opportunity for sophomore, junior, senior and graduate level students in business administration, journalism, liberal arts and/or communications looking to acquire skills and experience. 5-10 hours per week.

Location:

Central Office - 220 Bagley, Suite 1200, Detroit, MI 48226

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Title:

Human Resources Intern- Unpaid

Profile:

Performs general Human Resources functions relating to employment and benefits. Reviews and screens resumes and applications as directed. Updates, maintains and organizes HR filing system as directed by supervisor. Keys current data to the HR/Payroll system in regards to staff information as directed. Assist with pre-orientation and new staff enrollments. Assists the Human Resources Director in completing HR projects, as appropriate.

Requirements:

Unpaid internship opportunity for sophomore, junior, senior and graduate level students in business administration and/or human resources management looking to acquire human resource technical skills and experience.

Location:

Central Office - 220 Bagley, Suite 1200, Detroit, MI 48226

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Title:

Nurse (OAS)

Profile:

This position involves the provision of outreaching nursing care and physical health assessments of older and younger OBRA persons living in various specialized residential settings, the coordination of nursing services with those of the treatment team members pursuant to an individual plan of service, and the routine education of direct care staff. This position also provides implementation of all infection control processes and in-service training to NSO employees.

Status:

Part-time

Requirements:

AA/RN + 2 years psychiatric nursing experience or BSN/RN. Registered Nurse license from State of Michigan. Empathy, knowledge of geriatric nursing and basic computer skills. Valid Michigan driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

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Title:

PASSR Evaluator (OAS)

Profile:

This is a clinical position providing outreach mental health assessments pursuant to PASRR regulations. Assessments are conducted on adults who have been recommended for a Level II Pre-admission Screening or Resident Review. The evaluation is part of a multidisplinary assessment which includes a diagnostic formulation, disposition and treatment recommendations.

Status:

Full-time

Requirements:

M.A. (Psychology, Counseling),MSW,Ph.D Licensed or Limited Licensed Social Worker, Licensed or Limited Licensed Psychologist, Licensed or Limited Licensed Professional Counselor Course work or experience with older adults or individuals with serious and persistent mental illness and basic computer skills.

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Title:

Accounting/Finance Intern-Unpaid

Profile:

Performs general basic accounting functions such as assisting staff with preparing financial reports, maintaining ledgers, journal entries and other activities associated with budgets and assets. Input journal entries into general ledger for accounts payable and receivables as directed. Reviews cash receipts against the financial status report.

Reviews all invoices and check files for status of payment and duplications. Inputs invoice and check request information into the computer system as directed. Maintains organized files with check copies and back-up documentation. Locates files as needed for financial staff. Maintains a file of all bills that do not have sufficient back-up documentation. Maintains an organized file on all contracts, leases, etc. Assist staff in completing financial and compliance audits under direction of supervisor. Performs any other related accounting/ finance duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

Unpaid internship opportunity for business administration, accounting and finance students ( sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate level students) who are looking for direct work experience in a fast paced Accounting/Finance Department.

Location:

Central Office - 220 Bagley, Suite 1200, Detroit, MI 48226

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Title:

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (OAS)

Profile:

This position entails the provision of Occupational Therapy services, under supervision, for clients who primarily have developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include direct client contact in individual and group sessions, as well as contributing to treatment planning an providing transportation. This position functions mainly in a team setting, working with those with Developmental Disabilities within the PASRR Contract.

Status:

Full-time

Requirements:

AA degree. Registration as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. One year experience with geriatric, Psychiatric and/or DD populations is preferred. Writing skills equivalent of AA degree level and basic computer skills are required. Valid Michigan driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

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Title:

Supports Coordinator- Life Choices Unit

Profile:

This is position involves regular face to face contact with individuals experiencing developmental disabilities(DD). This position requires the coordination of community services rendered to clients, provision of concrete services, and advocacy tasks such as assisting in making appointments and securing financial benefits. This position requires a significant amount of paperwork.

Status:

Full-time

Requirements:

LBSW + 2 yrs exp. in mental health field or similar degree in human services with 1 yr exp. is required. Good writing skills & the ability to handle multiple tasks is required. Ability to effectively work with and maintain patience with DD population. Position is located at our Life Choices Unit, Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI.

Location:

Central Office - 220 Bagley, Suite 1200, Detroit, MI 48226

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Title:

Community Health Worker (Homeless Services)

Profile:

High School graduate or equivalent, Bachelors Degree in the human service field preferred. Two (2) years of experience in working with homeless individuals and a broad range of substance abue and mental health problems. Basic computer sills (email, internet use, knowledge of Microsoft Word). Ability to effectively communicate and engage people in the community/consumers. Valid Michigan driver’s license and proof of current auto insurance.

Status:

Full-time

Requirements:

Provide outreach and case management services as a part of the Tumaini Center outreach team. The ability to effectively engage and encourage the motivation of consumers from the homeless population. Connect consumers to resources, ensure appropriate treatment, and evaluate housing situation and general quality of life. Job includes working on various shifts and on-call shifts. Driving is a requirement of the position.

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Title:

Direct Care Staff (On-Call)

Profile:

This position entails the provision of direct services to the residents of the NSO-OAS Residential units. These services are para-professional in nature and include (but are not limited to) such activities as assisting residents with ADLs, providing transportation, assisting with scheduling and keeping appointments, passing medications, assisting with planned activities, and cooperating and assisting clinical staff in the implementation of treatment plans. The position also requires knowledge and implementation of agency and unit policies and procedures, including such topics as Safety and Infection Control, as well as guidelines regarding timeliness, call-in procedures and appropriate interactions with the residents.

Requirements:

This position entails the provision of direct services to the residents of the Residential units. These services are para-professional in nature and include (but are not limited to) such activities as assisting residents with ADLs, providing transportation, assisting with scheduling and keeping appointments, passing medications, assisting with planned activities, and cooperating and assisting clinical staff in the implementation of treatment plans. The position also requires knowledge and implementation of agency and unit policies and procedures, including such topics as Safety and Infection Control, as well as guidelines regarding timeliness, call-in procedures and appropriate interactions with the residents.

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Title:

Monitor (Tumaini)

Profile:

This position provides screening and monitoring of homeless consumers and all incoming packages. Position monitors and assists with the general physical maintenance of the building; including monitoring and providing security throughout the inside and front of the building as well as the parking lot. Staff will also provide support and encouragement to consumers, assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment and assist with addressing the basic needs of consumers.

Requirements:

Some knowledge of substance abuse field and general principles and philosophies of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. High School graduate or equivalent. One year of experience in working with homeless individuals and a broad range of substance abuse and mental health problems. Valid Michigan drivers license and current auto insurance or state ID

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