Mental Health Social Worker -P11

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This position is responsible for the coordination of clinical information for the purposes of individualized treatment planning and level of care decision making by treatment teams at each of the psychiatric hospitals. It involves gathering and organizing data from multiple sources and communicating findings to the patient’s treatment team. Sources of data include clinical interview with patients, hospital file and record review for informing and determining the appropriate level of care and treatment for patients, including patients with secondary diagnosis of a substance use disorder.

This position is responsible for utilizing the gathered findings to assist with executing a safe and appropriate discharge plan for patients being discharged to the community. The position is also responsible for preparing written reports, other correspondence on the data gathered, maintaining records, compiling, organizing, and disseminating statistical data. This position is also responsible for facilitating clinical groups through the hospital.

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• 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.

Possession of a bachelor's degree in social work, social services, human services, psychology, sociology, public health, or criminal justice.

• 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.

• Mental Health Social Worker 9:
  Eligibility for registration by the Michigan Board of Examiners of Social Workers as a social service technician, or as a social worker is required at the time of appointment.
• Mental Health Social Worker 10-12:
  Registration by the Michigan Board of Examiners of Social Workers as a social service technician, or as a social worker is required at the time of appointment.

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Mental Health Social Worker

The physical location of this position is 30901 Palmer Rd Westland MI 48186. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process, including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal record check.

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

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.

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