26-11362a Registered Nurse FF triage/CSU - $2,000 or $4,000 Sign On Bonus!

This position offers a $2,000 (1 year stay-on agreement) or 4,000 (2 year stay-on agreement) Sign On Bonus with the agency! This bonus will be provided upon completion of a probationary period.

CMHA-CEI is a Michigan Certified Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer, and we encourage active military service members, veterans, and their family members to apply.

Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Families Forward Crisis Services manager, providing integrated behavioral and physical healthcare, including managing medication, assessing and coordinating physical/medical care, and providing direct services within Families Forward Crisis Services. Will provide medical triage for youth with Serious Emotional Disturbances (SED), substance use disorders and Developmental Disabilities coming into crisis services. May be responsible for the orderly administration and maintenance of medication which involves administering prescribed drugs both within Crisis Services. Duties include a variety of supportive services and direct interventions with consumers. May render general nursing care and provide medical support in accordance with approved nursing practices. Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to providing information and assistance specific to the area of assignment performing admissions screening on new consumers, serving as agency liaison, performing crisis intervention activities, providing case management, providing patient education, and supporting the CSU in the future. In the future, will occasionally provide backup for adults with severe and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders and Developmental Disabilities who are in crisis, needing stabilization. Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies and procedures.

Requirements: Possession of an associate’s degree or a diploma in Nursing required. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred. Possession of a State of Michigan license as a Registered Nurse required. One-year experience (professional or paraprofessional) in treating or working with persons who have a mental illness required. One-year experience treating or working with youth with SED. Possession of First Aid and CPR Certification required. Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and reliable transportation required for job related use. Possession of “Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers” Certification required. Familiarity with computers required

Conditional Employment Requirements: Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of a background verification and credentialing procedure consisting of: Michigan State Police clearance check, verification of a professional license, Medicaid/Medicare verification, verification of an acceptable driving record, educational background check, and verification of an acceptable work history. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen.

To Apply: Applicants must submit an employment application. Resumes cannot be substituted for the employment application. CMHA-CEI’s promotion of diversity is fueled by the desire to seek equality of opportunity for all people. CMHA-CEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Salary/Hours: $32.48-36.26 per hour, with scheduled annual increases that result in an hourly rate of $43.85 per hour. Compensation may be adjusted based on relevant education and experience. Shift Incentive: + $1.25/hour for hours worked 5pm – 12am | + $2/hour for hours worked 12am – 8am | + $3/hour for weekends worked Friday 5pm – Monday 8am. 40 hours per week; Nights.

Location: Families Forward/Crisis Services, Lansing