Summary
This job involves providing counseling and support to patients in a psychiatric hospital, including leading therapy sessions, assessing needs, planning discharges, and coordinating treatments for those with mental health or developmental issues.
A good fit would be someone with a social work background who enjoys helping people in crisis, works well in teams, and has experience in mental health settings.
It's ideal for compassionate professionals ready to handle emotional challenges in a hospital environment.
Full Job Description
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services 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 MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion. To provide professional social work services for individuals in the hospital’s inpatient psychiatric or developmental disabilities programs, including acting as a Treatment Coordinator; writing, in collaboration with the team psychiatrist, NGRI and IST Reports, as required; providing individual and group therapy; function as Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program (PSR) group leader; completing psychosocial assessments, progress notes, and discharge planning documentation; and providing discharge planning services to individuals, their families, and referring CMH agencies.
Position DescriptionJob SpecificationTo 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.
- 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
EducationPossession of a master's degree in social work.
ExperienceClinical Social Worker 9No specific type or amount is required.
Clinical Social Worker 10One year of professional experience providing social casework and treatment services equivalent to a Clinical Social Worker 9.
Clinical Social Worker P11Two years of professional experience providing social casework and treatment services equivalent to a Clinical Social Worker, including one year equivalent to a Clinical Social Worker 10.
Additional Information
Required: Possession of a license as a limited or full master's social worker in Michigan.
The physical location of this position is 2040 Chambers Rd., Caro, MI 48723. 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, who interview 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 record check.
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.
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