Social Worker-Home Based Primary Care (HBPC)
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Program Manager - Social Work Department
State of Michigan
Health and Human Services - Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$39.80 - $60.73
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading and overseeing the social work team at a psychiatric hospital, managing programs like substance use advisory boards, activity programs, internships, and staff training to support patient care and department goals.
A good fit would be an experienced social worker with a master's degree who enjoys managing people and programs in a mental health setting, and who is committed to creating a supportive environment for both staff and patients.
Key Requirements
- Master's degree in social work
- Four years of professional experience as a Clinical Social Worker
- Two years of experience equivalent to Clinical Social Worker P11 or one year equivalent to Clinical Social Worker 12
- Registration as a social worker by the Michigan Board of Examiners of Social Workers
- Ability to pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing
- Experience in program management, development, and evaluation in social work or mental health settings
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.(Download PDF reader)
The employee functions as a first-line professional manager of professional positions in a standard work area. This position functions within WRPH as the Clinical Social Work Manager, who oversees programs within the department. The position is responsible for assisting in the management, direction, development, and evaluation of all aspects of the Social Work Department. Responsibilities include oversight of programs such as the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Board, the Centralized Activity Program (CAP), the internship program, and staff training.
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.
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.
- Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
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(Download PDF reader)
Requirements
Education
Possession of a master's degree in social work.
Experience
Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Clinical Social Worker, including two years equivalent to a Clinical Social Worker P11 or one year equivalent to a Clinical Social Worker 12.
Additional Information
Registration as a social worker by the Michigan Board of Examiners of Social Workers is required.
View the job specification at: CSW Manager 13-15
View the position description at: CSW Manager-Program ManagerThe physical location of this position is 30901 Palmer Rd Westland MI 48186. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applications 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 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.
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.
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Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA Coordinator (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
Inquiries regarding this posting should be sent to MDHHS-WRPHvacancies@michigan.gov.
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