POLICE CLINICIAN II

Muskegon County; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Muskegon County, HealthWest, seeks a Police Clinician II to conduct evidence-based assessments and treatments during behavioral health crises. The role works within the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) model, ensuring complete documentation and adherence to standards.

Requires a master’s degree in a relevant field and Michigan licensure within 90 days, plus drivers license and reliable transportation. Prior experience with mental illness or developmental disabilities is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold a master’s degree from an accredited college or university and be fully licensed from the State of Michigan in their field within 90 days of hire.
• Have a minimum of one year of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities, mental illness and/or serious emotional disturbance (internships counted if documented).
• Possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment.
• Must have reliable transportation to carry out job duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial screens and assessments that build on strengths and deficits to result in a DSM diagnosis.
• Document client contact and treatment services thoroughly to meet agency, state, and professional standards.
• Provide on-call support each month according to the schedule.

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work / Clinical Psychology / Counseling / Marriage and Family Therapy or related field

Job description

Posting number: 2026-02746

Department: HealthWest

Job classification: Police Clinician II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Mental Health, Miscellaneous, Human Services

Summary

A Police Clinician II, under general supervision, performs evidence-based practice according to nationally recognized standards to reduce symptoms and maximize recovery for individuals engaged who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis. A Police Clinician II is assigned to a precinct partnering in co-response in the community within the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Model. A Police Clinician II ensures that all documentation of client contact, and treatment services is complete, thorough, and accurate, to meet all agency, state, and professional standards. An employee in this class conducts initial screen & assessments that accurately build on strengths and deficits resulting in a DSM diagnosis. All behavioral health professionals provide on-call support each month according to the determined schedule.

Examples of duties

1. Must hold a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or closely related field AND be fully licensed from the State of Michigan in their relevant field within 90 days of hire.
2. Have a minimum of one (1) year of previous experience working with persons with developmental disabilities, mental illness and/or serious emotional disturbance; please note, internships count as work experience if they are documented in the Work Experience section of the employment application.
3. Possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment.
4. Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.

Preferred but not Required

• Bilingual candidates highly desired.
• Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
• Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued.

Qualifications

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

An employee in this class generally performs sedentary work requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

A Police Clinician II is assigned to a precinct and will generally interact with teams throughout the various HealthWest program locations; however, travel to locations within the County may be required.

EVALUATION CONTENT

Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE

Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT

RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE