Mental Health Therapist II

Starting Compensation:

Mental Health Therapist II: $56,040.97 - $64,134.51

Mental Health Therapist II: $58,519.71 - $67,2887.31

annual salary based on education and experience.

Employee Signing Incentive for Regular Full-Time Employees:

Livingston County Community Mental Health Authority is excited to offer an Employee Signing Incentive to eligible new hires. Regular full-time employees will receive $2,000, 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 provider 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 approach works together to serve individuals with a wide array of needs in order to create individualized pathways to wellness, resilience, recovery, and self-determination.

Working for Us: (Regular Full-time Only)

Join our team and enjoy a generous benefits package effective on Day 1, including a 5% employer retirement contribution and a voluntary 457(b) salary deferment plan. We provide employer-paid 2X salary life insurance, long-term disability, plus generous contributions to BCBS medical and Delta Dental. Find rewarding work supporting Livingston County residents alongside dedicated colleagues.

Our comprehensive benefit plan also includes vision coverage, short-term disability, accident coverage, legal and identity theft programs, and voluntary life insurance. Take advantage of our Spring Health Mental Health Wellness program offering free counseling, life coaches, and self-care tools. Generous paid time off with vacation, sick, personal, 13 holidays (4 floating), and more choices through our Cafeteria Benefit plan.

We prioritize your overall well-being through robust financial benefits, mental health support, and work-life balance offerings. Become part of our mission while enjoying a valuable total rewards package. All while enjoying rewarding work supporting Livingston County residents alongside dedicated colleagues.

The OBRA Therapist will look forward to:

Meaningful, rewarding work with opportunities to develop your clinical skills through regular supervision. Join a supportive, diverse team that allows you to collaborate with experienced colleagues. Our positive environment values diversity and provides avenues to take on special projects, aligning with your interests. Enjoy the potential for career advancement plus an efficient, electronic health record system.

Advance your skills through our comprehensive training program in evidence-based treatments like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Treatment, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Adult/Youth Mental Health First Aid, and many more. Stay at the forefront of therapeutic best practices to provide exceptional patient care. Our commitment to your ongoing professional development ensures you receive cutting-edge, specialized training.

Role:

Regular full-time Mental Health Therapist will complete OBRA psychosocial and psychiatric assessments for nursing home residents to define treatment recommendations within contractually required timelines. Therapist will assess older adults with mental illness or intellectual/developmental disabilities to enter nursing homes or guide ongoing care there. Therapist will exhibit a strong ability to build rapport with consumers and nursing home providers. Therapist must exhibit strong assessment and diagnostic skills with older adults. Therapist must function well as part of a team and have good knowledge of community resources. Therapist will work under the supervision of the Mental Health Program Director and Program Coordinators.

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.

Job Specific Requirements:

Prior experience working with older adults with mental illness is required.

Experience working with older adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities is desirable.

Prior experience working in a community mental health system is preferred. Experience in working with electronic medical records preferred. Ability to work as part of a team of professionals in a public mental health setting is required. Strong assessment and diagnostic skills are required.

Qualifications and Experience:

Licensure requirements:

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.

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

LMSW preferred.

Strong clinical skills and an appreciation for older adults are required.

Strong relationship-building skills preferred.

Valid MI driver's license is required.