Gogebic Community Mental Health is located in Wakefield, MI, a rural community in the pristine western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The agency, under contract with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and a member of the NorthCare Network Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan, provides specialty mental health services to adults with serious mental illness, children with severe emotional disturbances, adults and children with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or co-occurring disorders.
Our region doesn’t have a big city. But our communities tend to have a little of everything and never a lot of chaos. You can live modern. Up here, there are a lot of people living life just the way they want to in a place they can’t replicate anywhere else. If you have to, you can reach Chicago, Detroit or Minneapolis in no more than a few hours by air. But you’ll always come back here to be yourself.
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Definition of Yooper: a native or resident of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan —used as a nickname (Merriam-Webster Dictionary)
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The Upper Peninsula is full of opportunity, both in the workplace and in the acres and acres of untamed wilderness that covers it.
Here are some of the benefits of a carefree Yooper lifestyle:
- Short Commutes
According to InvestUP, the average commute time in the U.P. is 17 minutes. - Outdoor Opportunities
Whether you like fishing, hiking, hunting, boating, or birding, you’re never far away from an opportunity for adventure in the U.P. - Affordable Cost of Living
According to InvestUP, the cost of a 1-bedroom rental in the U.P. is less than half the price of a 1-bedroom rental in Ann Arbor. - Regional Higher Education
The U.P. is home to four universities: Michigan Tech, Northern MI, Lake Superior State, and Finlandia. The U.P. also has multiple community colleges. - Big and Small Communities
Do you like cities with amenities, or do you like secluded cabins in the woods? In the Upper Peninsula, you can have both – and they are likely minutes apart. - Regional Healthcare
The Upper Peninsula is home to two large healthcare systems, Lifepoint Health and Aspirus, with smaller regional hospitals at your service when you need them most. - Career Opportunities
Jobs. That’s what you came here for, right? The U.P. has openings in tech, manufacturing, engineering, construction, healthcare, education, and more. To search for jobs throughout the Upper Peninsula, visit U.P. Jobs Now page.
Direct Care Staff – Afternoon Shift (2-10pm)
Community Mental Health has full-time opportunities in our residential program. Candidates will provide direct care to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or mental illness. No experience necessary as we train all of our staff. Starting wage is $19.11 per hour (additional .25/hr afternoon and .50/hr midnight shift differential) with defined increases, defined work schedule and a tremendous full-time benefit package to include:
- Health/dental insurance
- Defined benefit pension plan through the Gogebic County Employee’s Retirement System
- 401a money purchase plan
- 457 deferred compensation plan
- Paid time off accrued at 6.5+ hours for every 80 hours worked
- Short term/long term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Cafeteria 125 plan
- AFLAC supplemental insurance coverage
- 12 recognized holidays at a pay rate of 2.5x
- Part-time employees are eligible for all full-time benefits other than health/dental insurance
Salary: From $19.11 per hour
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Deadline: September 5, 2023 or until filled*
Homebased/Children’s Therapist
A full-time (1.0 FTE) opportunity is available for a Homebased Therapist as part of the Child/Family Services Team. This individual must possess strong, effective written and verbal communication skills, working knowledge of techniques and principles of child and family development, family systems theory, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention and individual, family and group therapy and have the ability to work independently and with others to build therapeutic relationships with consumers and families and function as part of a team. The successful candidate must have a good clinical understanding of children and adult mental health/behavioral health conditions and the most current evidence-based practices used to treat various conditions. The successful candidate shall possess at least a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology and be licensed within scope of practice (LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, LPC, TLLP, LLP) in the State of Michigan is preferred. Must also be at least 18 years of age; possess a valid driver’s license; pass a criminal and professional background check, and have access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
Interested Individuals should submit an application and resume to the Human Resources Coordinator, Community Mental Health, 103 West U S 2, Wakefield, MI 49968 or complete an online application.
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Deadline: August 28, 2023 or until filled*
Home Based Aide/Community Living Supports Technician
A full- time (1.0 fte) vacancy (40 hours per week) exists in the Clinical Services Department for a Home-Based Aide/Community Living Supports Tech (CLS). Community Living Supports are used to increase or maintain personal self-sufficiency, facilitating an individual’s achievement of his/her goals of community inclusion and participation, independence, or productivity. Support may be provided in the participant’s residence or in community settings.
The successful candidate must be 18 years of age, a high school graduate or equivalent, and possess a valid Michigan or Wisconsin Driver’s license. Previous experience working with individuals with a developmental disability or mental illness is ideal. An associate degree in a Human Services related field highly desirable.
Are you looking to make a difference in your community working with a dedicated team of professionals? Do you enjoy a flexible schedule and a work/life balance?
Yes? We are looking for you!
Apply today
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Deadline: August 28, 2023 or until filled*
Intake Clinician/Outpatient Therapist
CMHA Clinical Services team has a current full-time (1.0 FTE) opportunity for a Clinician to join our team and coordinate and perform initial clinical assessments to determine eligibility for ongoing specialty mental health services. This individual makes recommendations regarding diagnosis and necessary level of care based upon the needs of the identified within the clinical assessment and develops a preliminary individual plan of service for those individuals who are authorized for ongoing care and provides individual, group or family therapy to adults and/or children in the office setting utilizing evidence based models.
The successful candidate shall possess at least a master’s degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology and be licensed within scope of practice (LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, LPC, TLLP, LLP) in the State of Michigan is preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age; possess a valid driver’s license; pass a criminal and professional background check, and have access to a reliable, insured vehicle. One to three years of experience in examination, evaluation, and treatment of adults with serious mental illness and /or minors and their families ideal.
Are you interested in joining a dedicated team of professionals in an organization that values work/life balance? We cannot wait to meet you. Apply today
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Deadline: August 28, 2023 or until filled*
Did you know……?
Community Mental Health offers a regionally competitive wage and a tremendous benefit package that includes a defined benefit pension plan, 401a money purchase plan, DROP plan participation, health, dental and life insurance, and a generous paid time off package!
Come join our team today!
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APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT– printable PDF
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Community Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Gogebic Community Mental Health Authority is EOE and ADA Compliant
Contact Human Resources for more information: Hope Tarnaski, htarnaski@gccmh.org
A full job description is available from the Human Resources office.
Interested Individuals should submit an application and resume to:
- Gogebic Community Mental Health Authority
- ATTN: Human Resources Coordinator
- 103 West U.S. 2
- Wakefield, MI 49968