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State of Michigan Mental Health Social Worker 9-P11 WRPH-Child and Adolescent Services in Westland, Michigan
Mental Health Social Worker 9-P11 WRPH-Child and Adolescent Services
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Mental Health Social Worker 9-P11 WRPH-Child and Adolescent Services
Salary
$23.94 - $33.03 Hourly
Location
Westland, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
3906-24-WRPH-098-FILL
Department
Health and Human Services - Hawthorn Center
Opening Date
09/26/2023
Closing Date
Continuous
Bargaining Unit
UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
Description
Benefits
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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 ourMDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan. (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdhhs/MDHHS_Diversity_Equity_and_Inclusion_Plan_649033_7.pdf)
This position involves the case management and coordination of referrals for admissions and discharges from the Hospital. It involves screening and reviewing referrals for admission, working with Community Mental Health Boards, community agencies, and parents/guardians in scheduling the access to the inpatient services. This involves pre-screening information, contact with the admitting psychiatrist, interviewing the client, completing legal documents, gathering information also to be used by the Reimbursement Department, providing and coordinating the schedule of treatment team meetings and providing crisis and emotional support regarding the initial process. The discharge responsibilities include facilitating after care services for the Community Agencies in placement along with providing all the necessary information and assuring a smooth access hand-off to the agency accepting the referrals for inpatient. This position coordinates and case manages the discharge meetings to address the complexity and difficulties in the discharge. In addition, this position is involved with compiling and disseminating statistical data regarding admissions and referrals.
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 (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/New_Online_Employment_Application_Guide_-_First_Time_User_446027_7.pdf)
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.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in social work or possession of a bachelor's degree in social services, social psychology, or sociology with a concentration in social work.
Experience
Mental Health Social Worker 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Mental Health Social Worker 10
One year of professional experience providing case coordination services equivalent to a Mental Health Social Worker 9.
Mental Health Social Worker P11
Two years of professional experience providing case coordination services equivalent to a Mental Health Social Worker, including one year equivalent to a Mental Health Social
Worker 10.
Additional Requirements and Information
Additional Requirements and Information
Mental Health Social Worker 9
Eligibility for license by the Michigan Board of Examiners of Social Workers as a
social work technician, or as a social worker is required at the time of appointment.
Mental Health Social Worker 10-12
License by the Michigan Board of Examiners of Social Workers as a social work
technician, or as a social worker is required at the time of appointment.
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/MentalHealthSocialWorker_12837_7.pdfE
View the position description at:
https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/MHSW%20E9-P11.docx
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.
Inquiries regarding this posting should be sent to MDHHS-WRPHvacancies@michigan.gov.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
01
MNHSWKR – Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher in social work? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
Yes
No
02
Are you currently registered as a Bachelor level licensed Social Worker in the State of Michgan?
Yes
No
03
By selecting yes, I understand this position is a non-LMSW Licensure track position.
Yes
No
04
MNHSWKR - Please select your level of experience.
None
One to two years of professional experience providing case coordination services equivalent to a Mental Health Social Worker.
Two to three years of professional experience providing case coordination services equivalent to a Mental Health Social Worker.
At least three years of professional experience providing case coordination services equivalent to a Mental Health Social Worker.
05
Please describe your experience in case management and coordination of services with community agencies. If you do not possess this experience, respond N/A.
06
Do you have technical and computer related skills in managing databases such as Excel, etc.?
Yes
No
07
Are you a current MDHHS employee classified as a Mental Health Social Worker 9-P11 interested in moving to the same classification and level at this location?
Yes
No
08
Describe a time when you needed to work cooperatively with someone that did not share the same ideas as you.
09
From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current state employee works for an actual state department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation, etc.)
A current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee
A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee in layoff status
A current State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee
A State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee in layoff status
None of the above
10
Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Please select all that apply.
I have been dismissed within the last two years
I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years
I have been suspended without pay within the last two years
I have received a written reprimand within the last two years
I have received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years
I have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years
I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me
11
Do you have any objection to being fingerprinted or drug tested?
Yes
No
12
Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Department of Human Services Central Registry?
Yes
No
13
Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?
Yes
No
14
Did you attach a copy of your resume and official college/university transcripts to your application? (Failure to do so will result in your application being screened out)
Yes
No
15
Please provide the names and telephone numbers of three professional references, one of which is your current supervisor. This is a requirement.
16
Are you willing and able to take and pass a physical examination specific to the ability to perform the physical related functions of this position listed in the position description?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
State of Michigan
Department
Health and Human Services - Hawthorn Center
Address
Office of Human Resources
30901 Palmer Rd.
Westland, Michigan, 48186
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