Mental Health Clinician – Emergency Mental Health Team (LLMSW/LMSW, LLPC/LPC, LLP)
Agency Name: Integrated Services of Kalamazoo
Agency Contact: Andrea Bedard
- Position Type: Full Time
- Job Type: Permanent
- County: Kalamazoo
- Salary Range: $50,960.00 - $60,174.40 commensurate with experience and education per Year
- Send applications to: www.iskzoo.org/careers
- Please include your resume when applying.
Do you have a passion for improving the health of individuals receiving behavioral health services? Would you like to be a valuable member of a diversity driven, mission-minded team that impacts our community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to work as a Mental Health Clinician on our Emergency Mental Health team.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Mental Health Clinician on our Emergency Mental Health team you will be responsible for working with clients diagnosed with a serious mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorders as well as co-morbid health conditions to provide assessments, coordination of care, plans for treatment and crisis interventions at Integrated Services of Kalamazoo. You will engage individuals in treatment using motivational interviewing skills, assess mental health and/or substance abuse needs, coordinate with community providers and resources, and link individuals with resources in the community as needed. In this position, you would work as part of a valued member of a multidisciplinary team.
What We Require
Master’s degree in human services or related field and a minimum of 1-year experience working with adults that have a serious mental illness, substance use disorder or co-occurring condition. A valid Michigan Driver’s license and Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LLMSW/LMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC/LPC) or Limited License Psychologist (LLP) is required. CAADC and/or a development plan preferred.
Who We Are
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK) has been delivering quality services and programs to improve the lives of those we serve for over 30 years. ISK works with youth, families, and adults with mental illnesses, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders to help them succeed. We provide welcoming and diverse community partnerships which collaborate and share resources to support individuals and families to be successful and achieve their goals in a trauma-informed environment.
Why Work For ISK
Because we make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve in the Kalamazoo community every day. You will have the opportunity to work with amazing co-workers in an environment that values diversity, inclusion, work/life balance and encourages ongoing education for professional development.
We also offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, with some of the best retirement plans in southwest Michigan. You will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, 23 days of PTO and the opportunity to earn additional PTO hours for participating in our wellness program!
Come Join Us!
Individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds along with bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. ISK is an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity and inclusion among its workforce. ISK fomenta la diversidad y la inclusión.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
Physical Efforts – Job demands include prolonged sitting and standing as appropriate. May occasionally require light lifting up to 25 pounds, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or bending as appropriate. Requires coordination of hands and/or eye/hand/foot.
Working Conditions – Office environment with noise from computers, copy machine, and telephones. Use of computer screen for periods in excess of 30 minutes at a time. Possible eyestrain from extended periods of viewing computer. May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and parasites. Travel throughout the Kalamazoo area is required.