Company Summary:

AuSable Valley Community Mental Health Authority provides quality prevention, education, and mental health services, in a fiscally responsible manner, in Iosco, Ogemaw, and Oscoda Counties, which are aimed at improving the health and welfare of persons served, promote greater independence, and improve the quality of life for people in these counties with developmental disabilities, mental illness or substance use disorders.

Dedicated Emergency Service Team

Emergency Services Clinicians provide psychiatric evaluation, crisis intervention, stabilization, disposition and referral services in consultation with the ED physician, for persons in need of emergency psychiatric care appearing in our community hospital emergency departments. In addition, clinicians provide evaluations as appropriate at the county jail(s) and receiving phone calls from those presenting with psychiatric crisis. Responsibilities consist of rapid response, face-to-face assessment, diagnostic screening, safety planning and interventions responsive to client goals, needs and resources. Ability to work closely with ED health care team and referral sources is crucial to the provision of high-quality accessible services.

The Dedicated ES Team covers Emergency Services and ICSS 24 hrs./7 days a week and operates in shifts. They work a 32-to-36-hour work week and will receive 5 wellness days a year. The team covers agency wide Emergency Services, ICSS and incoming crisis calls within all 3 counties. The staff will be based throughout our 3 counties. They will perform duties in person and remotely.

Requirements

Mental Health Professional adult; Individual with specialized training or one year experience in treating or working with a person who has mental illness; and is a psychologist, physician, educator with a degree in education, social worker, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech pathologist, audiologist, registered nurses, therapeutic recreation specialist, licensed or limited licensed professional counselor, licensed Physician’s Assistant; OR an individual with a human services degree performing in the role of a QMHP prior to January 1, 2008.

To Qualify for a Children’s Mental Health Professional; A Master’s Degree in a mental health related field from an accredited school with one year experience in the examination, evaluation and treatment of minors and their families. Candidates must meet both Child and Adult requirements. Must qualify as a QMHP.

About Us:

AuSable Valley Community Mental Health Authority has many opportunities for those looking to make a difference in the lives of our community members by providing beneficial and cost-effective services to our consumers. AVCMHA provides State funded public mental health services to Iosco, Ogemaw, and Oscoda counties in northern Michigan. Services are provided to people with an Intellectual or Developmental Disability (I/DD), a Serious Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), and/or those who may be Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED).

The right person will have the ability to demonstrate knowledge of, follow and utilize agency policies and procedures. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed within the organizational Job Description for this position are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule and travel throughout the Board's coverage area and, at times, around different areas of the state. Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Michigan, vehicle insurance as required by Michigan Law, and a good driving record; be a U.S. Citizen or have possession of necessary papers allowing holder to work legally within the United States.

Excellent Benefit Package includes:

• PTO (paid time off) Accrual Program
• Paid Holidays
• BC/BS PPO Medical Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Flex Savings Account
• Dental
• Vision
• Pension Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Student Loan Payment Assistance
• Term Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• AFLAC

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

AuSable Valley Community Mental Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.