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Outreach Therapist (OAS)

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This is a clinical position providing outreach mental health services to adults within nursing homes and older adults (age 60 and older) regardless of residence type. Interventions include individual and group psychotherapy, assessment and consultation with professionals and support staff.

Status: Full-time

Requirements: Masters level degree in Psychology, Social Work or Counseling with 0 years post-internship experience. Doctoral level degree in Psychology with 0 years post-internship experience. Michigan Master’s limited Psychologist, Michigan Master’s Limited Psychologist – Educational Limited, Michigan Masters Social Work. Course work or experience with elderly or mentally ill persons. Basic Computer Skills.

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Telephone Counselors (ETS)

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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. This is an on-call position.

Requirements: BA/BS/BSW, MA/MS/MSW. Two (2) years Human Service or Social Work experience. Licensure from the State of Michigan required. Excellent 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. Valid Michigan Driver’s License.

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Placement State Hospital Supervisor (Older Adult Services)

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This is a management and direct service position relating to the provision of indicated professional mental health services to public consumers residing in the Carelink contractual State and Community hospitals requiring placement into the community, i.e. Adult Foster Care Home, Intensive Crisis residential, Respite beds, or any contracted long-term care facility. The responsibilities include the nursing assessment of psychiatrically hospitalized persons to independently determine the need for treatment; the determination of whether indicated inpatient psychiatric treatment can be provided in other settings; the participation in team meetings within the State Hospital; ongoing clinical contact; and discharge planning activities. This position has supervisory responsibility for the OAS staff at the State Hospital and is the back-up for the Coordinator of Placement and Monitoring in her absence. Clinical responsibilities include 1) Over site of the State Hospital Placement status and reporting placement status to appropriate entities including DWCCMHA, CareLink; 2) Monitoring the State Hospital response to the request for placement packets; 3) Monitoring of State Hospital I-Team functioning.

Status: Full-time

Requirements: BSN. Prior mental health and supervisor experience preferred. Knowledge of basic supervision. Above average communication skills (written & oral). Professional license required. Above average administrative management skills. Ability to relate to and work with all levels of management, staff and vendors. Valid Michigan driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

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Consumer Advocate (Tumaini Center)

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This position provides advocacy and monitoring of homeless consumers, assuring that all basic serviceable needs are met and that all of the Center’s policies and procedures are followed. Consumer Advocate will also provide support and encouragement to consumers, crisis intervention and assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment. Additional responsibilities include assisting with case management activities. Driving is required.

Status: Full-time

Requirements: 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. Some knowledge of how to engage consumers in a welcoming manner.

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Supervisor (Life Choices)

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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.

Requirements: MA/MSW. Licensed as a Master Social Worker. Must be 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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Supports Coordinator (LC)

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This is a Fee-For-Service position. This is an ancillary supports coordination position involving regular face to face contact with individuals experiencing developmental disabilities. 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. Valid Michigan driver’s license and proof of auto insurance

Status: Part-time

Requirements: LBSW + 2 years experience in mental health field or similar degree in human services with appropriate supervision. LBSW or LMSW required. 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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Clinician (Life Choices)

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This is a clinical position which involves the assessment and provision of therapy to the developmentally disabled: implementation of treatment goals and objectives; case coordination; providing linkages with other service providers; input into the development of treatment plans and on-going monitoring of consumer’s progress.

Status: Full-time

Requirements: MA/MS/MSW + one year clinical experience. Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Psychologist (LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC and TLLP). Eligible of appropriate credentialing. Experience with the Developmentally Disabled population and basic computer skills. Valid Michigan driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

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Hospital Liaison (Life Choices)

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Develops a comprehensive plan for consumers, attends hospital staff meetings to assist in discharging planning. Refers residential placement if needed, and insures that treatment services are in place as well as ancillary resources.

Status: Full-time

Requirements: BA/BS/BSW, MA/MS/MSW preferred. Eligible for appropriate credentialing. Clinical skills with developmentally disabled, communication and problem solving skills and the ability to effectively manage one's time.

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Peer Educator (YIP)

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This position includes conducting workshops, street outreach, presentations and trainings in the community and educating youth in the areas of violence and substance abuse prevention.

Requirements: Currently attending high school or recent high school graduate. Knowledge of violence and substance abuse prevention strategies. Able to participate in outreach training. Knowledge of the community. Good communication skills, good public speaking skills, assertiveness and leadership qualities.

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Home Visitor (HGMSC)

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The implementation of the HIPPY model is centered on the recruitment, training and professional development of parents from the immediate community. The home visitors provide the home instruction and are the key to the success of HIPPY. Home visitors are chosen by the local Program Supervisor.

Status: Full-time

Requirements: Home Visitors must minimally have either an Associate or Bachelor Degree in Child or Human Development, Early Childhood Education, Famile Life Education, Parenting, Social Work or related field, or a Child Development Accreditation (CDA) certification. Ability to work independently and as a team. Good writing and basic computer skills required. Valid Michigan driver’s license and proof of auto insurance are also required

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Supports Coordinator- Life Choices Unit

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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.

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

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