Job Description

Starting Salary:

Mental Health Therapist I: $56,040.97 - $64,134.31 annual salary based on experience.


Mental Health Therapist II: $58,519.71 - $67,287.31 annual salary based on experience.


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.

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 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

Mental Health 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 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:

Adult Recovery Therapists are licensed mental health therapists who provide assessment of adults for their co-occurring mental health and/or substance needs; identify goals; develop person-centered plans for treatment and case management services; provide individual/group therapies and case management services; and link and coordinate with needed community resources. Therapists utilize evidence-based practices to promote growth and sustained change. Opportunities exist to participate in Dialectical Behavior Treatment (DBT) Team, Family Education Program or Co-occurring Therapy groups for a portion of work as well. Services are provided in both the office and community. Adult Recovery Therapists work under the supervision of the Mental Health Program Director and Program Coordinator.

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:

Therapists must have experience treating adults with serious mental health needs and/or substance use needs. Some evening hours may be required. A valid MI driver's license is required.

Qualifications, and Experience:

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


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.


Certified Advanced Addiction Counselor (CAADC) is desirable.


Experience in evidence-based practices is desirable.