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Posted: February 6, 2026 (2 days ago)

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Clinical Social Worker 9-P11 CFP

State of Michigan

Health and Human Services - Forensic Center

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Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$32.16 - $48.08

per hour

Closes

February 14, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves working as a social worker in a state forensic center, where you'll manage a group of patients by assessing their needs, providing therapy sessions, and helping plan their release from care.

You'll also conduct special evaluations for court cases and may testify in legal settings.

It's a great fit for someone with a social work background who enjoys helping people in mental health and legal contexts, especially those comfortable with both counseling and courtroom work.

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in social work
  • For level 9: No specific experience required
  • For level 10: One year of professional social casework and treatment services equivalent to level 9
  • For level P11: Two years of professional experience equivalent to level 10
  • Ability to complete social work assessments and formulate individualized plans of service (IPOS)
  • Certification as a Forensic Examiner for conducting evaluations and court testimony
  • Experience providing individual and group therapy, discharge planning, and family services

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. This position serves as a member of the unit Treatment Team and is responsible for a caseload of assigned patients.

Completes social work assessments and participates in formulation of patients' IPOS. Provides individual therapy and group psychotherapy to patients.

Makes entries in the medical record and administrative record. Prepares reports used for internal operations and submission to courts of law.

Provides educational services to patients and families and offer family therapy to patients' families and significant others. Participates in discharge planning for patients.

As a Certified Forensic Examiner, conducts forensic evaluations, prepares reports for submission to criminal courts, and offers testimony as an "Expert Witness" in legal proceedings.

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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 the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
  • Meet the Selective Position Requirement (SPR) OR SubClass Code (if applicable).
  • 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.

    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 setting equivalent to a Clinical Social Worker 9.


    Clinical Social Worker P11

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

    Additional Information

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

    The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.

    This position is located at the Center for Forensic Psychiatry: 8303 Platt Road, Saline, MI 48176.

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    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.

    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.

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

    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 questions about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov. Please reference this job posting number in subject line. Follow us on LinkedIn for more job opportunities!

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/7/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5227952