Social Worker, Mental Health

Benefits

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The work of the full‑time Social Worker will be directed by the Lead MSW but administratively supervised by the Executive Director, Student Academic Success, and works to improve student success through providing intentional and functional social support programming while helping to create a college culture of care. The Social Worker will provide a systematic response to student needs while connecting students with community and college‑based resources, implement case management and outcomes‑based processes and procedures, troubleshoot and advocate for student concerns, issues and problems, participate in College committees and initiatives that identify gaps, and improve college operations, keep abreast of new and emerging research that supports student success through social services programming, facilitate student emergency funding, guide social work graduate and undergraduate interns, work‑study students and volunteers, and perform other related duties as assigned.

The Social Worker will work with the Lead MSW to implement, coordinate and sustain on‑ and off‑campus support systems, provide leadership within the Center that has a cross‑divisional approach to providing social support programming, and implement routine communication strategies that support high levels of Center functionality. The Social Worker will collaborate with LCFLC and other MCC staff on programming related to Title IX administration and closing the achievement gap initiatives for all students.

• A Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or closely related field.
• Must be a fully Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan. A LLMSW or LLPC will be considered, and must be fully licensed in the State of Michigan 24 months following the date of hire.
• At least two years’ successful experience in providing social work services, including but not limited to casework, case management, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention; successful experience delivering human services as a member of a team; demonstrated commitment to the success of economically disadvantaged and/or marginalized people.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are required. Must have good presentation skills.
• Ability to conduct themselves in a professional manner when in contact with the public, fellow MCC employees, and students.
• Experience using Google Suites and other computer applications.
• Must conduct themselves in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers. Must be able to assure confidentiality, and secure documents and other sensitive records.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required. Travel may be required.
• Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license with a three‑year safe driving record. Must provide their own transportation.
• As required, complete records and other documentation in a timely way.
• Must be able to move materials weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Must be able to work independently, under direction, and as a team member.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize duties as they arise.
• Must be able to work under stress and/or meet rigorous deadlines.

• Fully Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan.
• Knowledge of local social well‑being resources in Genesee, Lapeer, and Shiawassee counties.
• Experience supervising employees, interns, and/or volunteers.
• Experience teaching and/or delivering social services in a college environment.
• Other experience working in higher education.

Work in an office environment will involve frequent standing and sitting.

Full‑time position (40 hours a week). In‑person work required. The employee must work the hours necessary to fulfill the functions and roles of this position and may be required to occasionally work during evenings and weekends.

First consideration given to internal candidates.

Degree must be conferred by Final date to receive applications.

Visa sponsorship is not available.

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