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Posted: December 10, 2025 (83 days ago)

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Clinical Social Worker 9-11 - Delta County

State of Michigan

Health and Human Services - Institutions

Stale

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$32.16 - $48.08

per hour

Closes

Open until filled

Job Description

Summary

This job involves working as a licensed social worker at a secure residential facility for adolescents, where you'll provide individual and group therapy to help youth and their families, while collaborating with a team of staff and community professionals.

It's ideal for someone with a master's in social work who enjoys supporting troubled teens in a structured environment and is comfortable in a high-security setting.

The role emphasizes treatment planning, staff training, and maintaining a safe space for residents.

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in social work from an accredited institution
  • Possession of a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) certification
  • Experience providing therapeutic services to adolescents and families (at least one year for level 10)
  • Ability to conduct individual and group therapy in a secure residential facility
  • Strong collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams including directors, educators, and specialists
  • Willingness to undergo random drug and alcohol testing as a test-designated position
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in a professional work environment

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.

Position will serve as a professional in the capacity of a Licensed Masters Level Social Worker who will conduct therapeutic services for adolescents and their families at Bay Pines Center. The position will provide individual and group therapy to youth in a maximum secure residential facility focusing on treatment and provide recommendations appropriate to each individuals treatment needs. The Licensed MSW Clinical Social Worker will work collaboratively with community and agency professionals. Collaborates with staff and team members (Director, Youth Residential Director, Group Leaders, Teachers, Youth Specialist Supervisors, and Youth Specialists). Identifies, locates, schedules, performs, and/or attends training for facility staff. This position is test-designated and subject to random selection drug and alcohol testing.

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 in submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
  • Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and works per week.
  • Attach a cover letter describing what strengths and work experience you bring to this position.
  • Attach a copy of 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.

    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 master's degree in social work.

    Experience

    Clinical Social Worker 9
    No specific type or amount is required.

    Clinical Social Worker 10
    One year of professional experience providing social casework and treatment services in a clinical setting equivalent to a Clinical Social Worker 9.

    Clinical Social Worker P11
    Two years of professional experience providing social casework and treatment services in a clinical setting equivalent to a Clinical Social Worker, including one year equivalent to a Clinical Social Worker 10.



    Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications: Possession of a license as a limited or full master's social worker in Michigan.


    Additional Information




    This position is located at 2425 N. 30th Street, Escanaba, MI and will be required to physically report to this location.

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    As a Condition of Employment:

    Registration as a social worker by the Michigan Board of Examiners of Social Workers is required.

    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.

    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.

    Departments reserve the right to close postings prior to the closing date based on the volume of applications received.

    If you have questions about this position, please contact Ellicia Jackson at jackson28@michigan.gov

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Posted on NEOGOV: 12/10/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/5/2025

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5142111