Community Mental Health Authority·Lansing, Michigan
Provide integrated behavioral and physical healthcare, including medication administration and coordination of care within the Crisis Care Center. Deliver direct interventions and supportive services for consumers with severe mental illness, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities.
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.
*Applicable to part-time and full-time staff only*
CMHA-CEI is a Michigan Certified Bronze Level Veteran Friendly Employer, and we encourage active military service members, veterans, and their family members to apply.
Under the supervision of the RN Supervisor, providing integrated behavioral and physical healthcare, including managing medication, assessing and coordinating physical/medical care, and providing direct services within the Crisis Care Center. Responsible for the orderly administration and maintenance of medication both within Crisis Services and the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). Duties include a variety of supportive services and direct interventions with consumers experiencing severe and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders and Developmental Disabilities who are in crisis, needing stabilization. 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 all programs within the Crisis Care Center. Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies and procedures.
Possession of an associate’s degree or a diploma in Nursing required. One year of professional experience with the assigned population. One year of work experience serving adults with co-occurring disorders and serious mental illness. Possession of a State of Michigan Licensure as a Registered Nurse required. Possession of “Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers” Certification required. Must pass Must be able to perform Handle with Care Behavior Management techniques according to approved Agency standards. Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license. Access to reliable means of transportation for job-related use required.
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.
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.
$63,420.02 - $71,986.64 annually; $30.49-$34.61 per hour with annual increases up to $85,730. 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.
Location: AMHS/Crisis Services, Lansing, MI
Market context
In Michigan, registered nurses with behavioral health experience are often in demand for adult acute and community settings, especially where co-occurring disorders and serious mental illness are part of the caseload. This role is competitive because it requires a Michigan RN license plus one year of professional experience with adults in these settings, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you meet the experience criteria, review how your adult behavioral health work matches the posting before applying.
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