Clinical Social Worker 9-P11

Michigan State Police; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinical Social Worker to provide essential mental health services to individuals in state care. In this role, you will gather social data, evaluate social problems, and implement treatment programs that ensure optimal participation of patients and their families. You will collaborate with community resources and an interdisciplinary treatment team to address the ongoing needs of patients. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals within the community, all while working in the vibrant and supportive environment of Kalamazoo, known for its blend of urban energy and small-town charm.

Qualifications

• Possession of a master's degree in social work is mandatory.
• Experience in clinical settings is essential for higher-level positions.

Responsibilities

• Gather social data and provide appropriate treatment for patients.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to address ongoing patient needs.

Skills

Social Work

Clinical Casework

Mental Health Care

Community Resource Utilization

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

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)

Gather social data, evaluating social problems and providing appropriate social work treatment with regard to assignments in the implementation of the treatment program. Enables optimal participation of significant others and use of community resources in the hospital treatment program. In conjunction with the patient, family/significant other, the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team, and Community Mental Health, community resources are identified to address the patient’s ongoing needs. This position shall maintain and demonstrate competency in identified areas to accomplish assigned duties and responsibilities. This position assures that age specific criteria is demonstrated and met, with assigned patients. This position, on a regular basis, provides mental direct health care services to persons in the care or custody of the state. This is a test-designated position and, as such, is subject to random and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.

To be considered for this position you must:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
4. Attach a cover letter.
5. 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)

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.

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.

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

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.

This position is located at 1312 Oakland Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49008.

Why Kalamazoo?

• Kalamazoo is unique, in that it combines a big city energy and small town feel. The community combines energy and innovation with friendliness and an easy-going attitude. A vibrant Art Deco downtown sets the stage for quality dining, unique shops and galleries, and live entertainment, including wineries and micro breweries. In Kalamazoo, you're never far from lakes, outdoor recreation, festivals and world-class attractions.
• Kalamazoo is home of Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College which offer a variety of under-graduate and graduate programs.
• Kalamazoo is also home to the nationally recognized CTAC (Child Trauma Assessment Center) providing innovative, state of the art child assessments.
• Kalamazoo offers ample and affordable housing.
• Kalamazoo is also home of the Kalamazoo Promise, a 4 year scholarship to college (bachelor degree or 130 credits, whichever occurs first), covering tuition and mandatory fees for eligible Kalamazoo Public School students.
• Located midway between Chicago and Detroit.

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

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.

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