Mental Health Specialist - Children Services

What we are looking for:

As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, CNS Healthcare's mission is to serve the people of our communities.  The Mental Health Specialist – Children and Family Services is a transitionary role for graduates of eligible master’s level programs who are not yet licensed or are pending Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP) designation. The Mental Health Specialist – Children and Family Services role serve as an interim placement to provide clinical services to families, parents, and children who have multiple service needs and access to an array of mental health services and supports under the supervision of a licensed professional. 

What’s in it for you:

As a member of our team, you will have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our community and the lives of the individuals that we serve. CNS Healthcare provides a robust total rewards program to support our team members and their loved ones. We’ve shared some highlights below, but you can visit the benefits guide posted on our careers page to learn more! 

• Comprehensive medical insurance options
• Employer-paid benefits including dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
• Retirement program with generous company default contribution and match
• Generous PTO program starting at 23 days annually
• 16 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), HRSA, and more

Interested in learning more about this role? 

Please see below for a summary of job responsibilities and qualifications!

Under the supervision of a licensed Program Team Supervisor, the Mental Health Specialist – Children and Family Services will:

• Provide thorough and complete integrated biopsychosocial assessment, at intake and annually, to assess person served history and identify treatment needs using a trauma-informed approach.
• Develops a person-centered plan with each assigned person served to identify needs and interventions to meet those needs and reviews plan at stated levels.
• Provides individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and case management services utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Conduct visits with assigned person served in the community or office in alignment with the individual plan of service (IPOS) to ensure level of care is adequate to the needs of the client.
• Obtain and maintain PECFAS, CAFAS, and/or LOCUS rater-reliability and conduct assessments as clinically appropriate.
• Connect families to community resources and provide education on how to access and utilize supports independently.
• Focuses on improving functional skills in the areas of education, employment, social supports, wellness, self-management, and residential stability.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed. Completion of lethality risk assessments as indicated (e.g. suicide/homicide/potential for violence/substance use) with dispositions and recommendations that are included in IPOS.
• Participate in applicable team meetings as assigned to promote coordination of care.
• Completes the appropriate level of functioning tools at policy stated intervals.
• Provide basic coordination of services for each assigned person served as needed or required by the treatment plan to coordinate treatment services.
• Complete all required documentation completely, accurately, and in accordance with CNS
• Meet direct service productivity and documentation standards per agency and program expectations.
• Provide transportation to individuals served as needed.
• Maintain and updates clinical knowledge by readings, in-service training in designated areas and other activities in consultation with clinical supervisor. Complete at least 24 hours of in-service training to maintain CMHP credentials.
• Maintain compliance with quality care initiatives including Meaningful Use (MU), Medicare Merit Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) requirements.
• Ensure that the CNS Healthcare standards of service are applied to interactions with individuals served, guests, and staff.
• Assume responsibility for professional growth by current reading and attendance at educational programs and conferences.
• Maintain knowledge and compliance with established policies and procedures, corporate compliance program, code of ethics, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, HIPAA standards, and other regulatory programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy
• Obtain Child Mental Health (CMHP) designation within 1 year of hire, and then maintain throughout employment.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft office products
• Ability to work closely with persons with mental or physical limitations
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively and build positive working relationships
• Knowledge and experience with interventions used to treat psychiatric, substance use, intellectual, and developmental disabilities and diagnoses.
• Ability to use discretion and judgmental when handling matters of a sensitive or confidential nature
• Ability to contribute to an inclusive environment that recognizes the value and contributions of all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability 

Preferred 

• At least one year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families, can include internship or field placement experience.
• Proficient in the use of electronic health records (EHRs)
•  Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) designation
•  Prior experience working with all age groups including children; solution focused brief therapy; substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment; stages of change and/or motivational interviewing.
• Prior experience in a community mental health setting.

About CNS Healthcare: 

CNS Healthcare (CNS) is a non-profit, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) with seven clinics and two clubhouses in Southeastern Michigan. CNS employs approximately 400 employees, paraprofessionals, and support staff, delivering services to more than 7,000 people annually.  

• CNS provides comprehensive integrated health services in partnership with several community organizations, and uses a patient-centered approach to identify, support, and promote the overall health of children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
• Visit our website to learn more about our mission, vision, and values!