Grade 7.5 Clinician 1 - Outpatient

St. Clair County Community Mental Health; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Clair County Community Mental Health in Port Huron, MI, is seeking a qualified mental health clinician to provide diagnostic evaluations and treatment services under the Individual Plan of Service.

This role may include case management, crisis intervention, and education for clients and families. Required qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling, licensure eligibility within 30 days, and experience with behavioral health populations; a valid Michigan driver’s

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling.
• Licensed/Limited Licensed MSW or Professional Counselor or eligible within 30 days of hire.
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License.
• 1 year of experience with behavioral health recipients.
• Experience using DSM-5 in diagnostic decisions.
• Familiarity with current mental health treatment practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
• Provide individual and/or group therapy and crisis intervention as needed.
• Develop and monitor the Individual Plan of Service.
• Coordinate case management and linkage to services with other agencies.
• Maintain regular documentation and confidentiality.
• Follow agency policies including transportation, drug testing, and background checks.

Skills

DSM-5 diagnostic usage

Behavioral health knowledge

MS Word proficiency

Electronic Health Record system

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling

Tools

Microsoft Word

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Regular Full Time St. Clair County Community Mental Health: Main, Port Huron, MI, US 1 Attachments

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1443

Salary Range: $73,568.00 To $79,284.00 Annually

This vacancy closes at 11:59pm on 10/8/2026

$6500 HIRING BONUS!!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this classification is required to perform some or all of the following duties, however these do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform: conducts assessments and makes diagnostic evaluation; provide treatment services delineated within the Individual Plan of Service; participates in the Person Centered Planning process and follows through with plan; provides individual and/or group therapy and crisis intervention as needed; provides education on issues of mental health to persons served/families/support system, and other staff; may provide direct case management services to persons served (coordination, linking and monitoring of services) and coordinates activities with other agencies and assists utilization of these resources by persons served; maintains regular required documentation; comply with Transportation Policy (09-002-0010), Alcohol & Drug Testing Policy (06-001-0010) and Background Check Policy (06-001-0015), as well as supervisors/designee directives; maintain confidentiality.

St. Clair County Community Mental Health embraces an employment environment that promotes recovery and discovery with an integrated person-centered approach to treatment services that is trauma informed and culturally competent. An employee in this or any position is expected to support this environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisory responsibilities with this position. This position receives supervision from program supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Skills

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling

Licensure:

• Licensed/Limited Licensed Master’s Social Worker, or Professional Counselor or ability to become licensed within 30 days of hire
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License

Experience/Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to utilize DSM V for diagnostic process
• Demonstrated knowledge of Mental Health treatment procedures applicable to public Mental Health populations
• Demonstrated knowledge of current and best practices within practice area
• At least 1 year of experience with behavioral health recipients
• Demonstrated ability with Microsoft XP and Word software

Other:

• Must have access to transportation
• Must qualify as QMHP, QIDP, or QCMHP, according to program assignment
• If using Agency vehicles, must pass random drug and alcohol screening

Behavioral Skills

Applicants chosen for interview will be evaluated on qualifications related to:

• Ability to exercise discretion and some flexibility in selecting an optimal solution from established alternative to obtain the desired outcome
• Ability to exercise ingenuity to adapt, alter or improvise established alternatives.
• Ability to use or exert influence in a work process
• Ability to be a "work leader" (of a person or function), or advise others
• Ability to provide, exchange, or explain information which conveys an opinion or evaluation of the facts or analyses
• Ability to deal with minor conflicts tactfully

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Skills

Education:

• None

Licensure:

• Fully Licensed Master Social Worker or Professional Counselor

Experience/Skills:

• 3-5 years' experience in area of expertise
• Demonstration of Proficiency and Experience Working on an Electronic Health Record System
• Lived experience with behavioral health issues

Other:

• None

Behavioral Skills

• None

PERSONAL DEMANDS

Personal demands refer to the physical demands, such as awkward positions, heavy lifting, etc., and the mental demands, such as concentration, attention, perception, etc. While performing the duties of this job, the employee would expect light, regular physical demand, such as frequent standing or walking; close attention, such as observation of gauges, timers, etc. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment refers to the elements of work surroundings which tend to be disagreeable or to make the work more difficult. These include, but are not limited to: dust, oil, fumes, water, heat, cold, vibrations, noise, dirt, etc. While performing the duties of this job, the employee would expect comfortable conditions; occasional noise; limited exposure to disagreeable work elements.

DISCLAIMERS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a criminal background check, reference checks, Recipient Rights check, DHHS Central Registry check (for direct-care candidates), and a five (5) panel drug screen. Potential candidates will be sent to Industrial Health Service for the drug screen at their own expense. The candidate will be reimbursed the cost of the drug screen upon the Agency's receipt of negative test results. This position is represented by AFSCME Local 3385. Internal candidates are given first consideration. Standardized testing may be utilized during interview process. Postings close at 11:59pm on the Applications Close Date.