Grade 7.5 Clinician 1 (School Based Position E3) - Capac

St. Clair County Community Mental Health; Michigan; On-site; USD 74,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Clair County Community Mental Health in Capac, MI, invites applications for a Grade 7.5 Clinician 1 (School Based Position E3). This regular full-time role involves assessments, therapy, and crisis intervention within a school-based program.

The position requires LMSW/LMSW or LPC licensure, a Master's degree, and a valid driver’s license. Salary ranges from $73,568 to $79,284 annually, with a $6,500 hiring bonus and a deadline of 11:59 pm on 8/24/26.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Master’s in Professional Counseling.
• Licensed or Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW/Licensed MSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
• Valid driver’s license.
• DSM-V diagnostic processes and mental health treatment knowledge.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows 10.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and diagnostic evaluations as part of the Individual Plan of Service.
• Provide individual and/or group therapy and crisis intervention as needed.
• Coordinate with support systems and other agencies to link and monitor services.
• Maintain required documentation and comply with agency policies and procedures.
• Engage in Person Centered Planning and ensure confidentiality.
• May provide direct case management and utilization of community resources.

Skills

DSM-V usage

Behavioral health expertise

MS Office

Windows 10

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling

Tools

Electronic Health Record system

Job description

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Grade 7.5 Clinician 1 (School Based Position E3) - Capac

Regular Full Time St. Clair County Community Mental Health West: Capac, Capac, MI, US 1 Attachments

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

This vacancy is open until 11:59 pm on 8/24/26.

$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 Master's Degree in Professional Counseling

Licensure

• Licensed or Limited Licensed Master Social Worker
• Licensed or Limited Licensed Professional Counselor
• Valid 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 one (1) year experience with behavioral health recipients
• Demonstrated ability working with Microsoft Office applications and Windows 10 programs

Other

• Must pass Capac School background check
• 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 alternatives 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

Licensure

• Fully Licensed Master Social Worker or Fully Licensed Master Level Licensed Professional Counselor

Experience/Skills

• At least three (3) years’ experience in area of expertise
• Demonstration of proficiency and experience working on an electronic health record system
• Lived experience with behavioral health issues

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 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 the interview process. Postings close at 11:59pm on the Applications Close Date.