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Posted: April 14, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Clinical Advisory Assistant Administrator

State of Michigan

Health and Human Services - Central Office

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$96,491 - $138,794

per year

Closes

April 22, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This role supports the director of Michigan's Bureau of Juvenile Justice by helping oversee and develop programs for youth in training centers, focusing on mental health assessments, treatment plans, and administrative tasks.

It involves coordinating consultations, researching issues, representing the bureau in meetings, and managing special projects to ensure effective youth services.

Ideal candidates are organized professionals with a background in human services who enjoy administrative work in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in any major (Master's in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related human services field preferred)
  • Experience in administrative support or oversight of clinical programs for youth
  • Knowledge of mental health assessments, treatment modalities, and juvenile justice programs
  • Strong skills in project coordination, research, and policy collaboration
  • Ability to represent the bureau in meetings and workgroups
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills for administrative operations
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in a government setting

Full Job Description

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

The Clinical Advisory Assistant Administrator functions as an administrative assistant to the Bureau Director for the Bureau of Juvenile Justice. This Assistant Administrator is a critical member of the Juvenile Justice Bureau, providing oversight on the structure, development, and implementation of assessment and treatment programs for youth residing at the MDHHS juvenile justice youth training center. This position advises the bureau director on the development and coordination of mental health assessments, admission activities, and provides consultation on appropriate individual program and treatment modalities. This position coordinates needed clinical consultation; and is responsible for supporting the Bureau Director across a range of activities, including researching various issues; representing the Bureau across the department in meetings and workgroups; collaborating on cross-department policies, projects, and other items;. The position will support the bureau director by coordinating special projects and various assignments. The position will assist in planning, organizing, and analyzing overall administration operations.

Position Description
Job Specification

To be considered for this position you must:
  • apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
  • relevant experience and/or education referred to in supplemental questions must be documented in resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
  • attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
  • attach a cover letter.
  • if applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.

    Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

    Please review Civil Service's guidelines regarding Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts (michigan.gov).

    Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions

    Requirements

    Education
    Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
    Preferred: Masters in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other human services master’s degree.

    Experience
    State Assistant Administrator 15

    Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

    Additional Information

    The physical location of this position is 333 S. Grand Ave., Lansing, MI. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

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    Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

    Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

    Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:
    o A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
    o A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
    o Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

    As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

    The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

    If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

    The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

    For information about this specific position, please email JacksonE28@michigan.gov. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 4/14/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/15/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5300479