About Us:

Livingston County Community Mental Health is a public mental health services Agency located in Howell, Michigan, between Detroit and Lansing. We are an organization joined by the shared vision to create a healthy and rewarding life in the community for everyone. Our team-based approach works to serve individuals with a wide array of needs in order to create individualized pathways to wellness, resilience, recovery and self-determination. We believe that a diverse, and inclusive workforce makes us better for our community and our employees.

The Mental Health Assistant in PERS will look forward to:

• Meaningful and rewarding work
• Opportunities to develop a broad range of clinical skills in working with adults.
• Regular and accessible clinical supervision
• A supportive team of colleagues with a variety of experience and expertise.
• A positive work environment that values diversity.
• Ability to take on special projects and/or interests
• Opportunities for advancement
• Electronic health record - no paper charting

Role:

Under the supervision of the PERS Program Coordinator - monitors the health, safety and security of multiple consumers simultaneously via the electronic Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) monitors. Responds to their needs verbally and in person, or by arranging for appropriate response. PERS runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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.

Flexible schedule that includes the ability to work some day and evening shifts, 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am. Ideal candidate is willing to provide last minute shift coverage and paid on-call. The ability to work some weekends and holidays is required.

Job Specific Requirements:

Prior experience working with Adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and/or Adults with Mental Illness preferred but not required.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Valid MI driver's license and reliable transportation.

Evening hours required - midnight shift.

Able to work weekends and holidays.

Able to work Independently with no supervision.

Able to discern multiple conversations and noises while external sounds and distractions are present in a room.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Able to learn computer operations and documentation procedures, operation of office equipment, filing, and other tasks as assigned.