Job Description

Position will serve as a professional in the capacity of a Licensed Masters Level Social Worker who will conduct therapeutic services for adolescents and their families at Shawono Center. The position will serve as providing individual and group therapy to youth in a maximum secure residential facility focusing on treatment and provide recommendations appropriate to each individuals treatment needs. The Licensed MSW Clinical Social Working will work collaboratively with community and agency professionals. Collaborates with staff and team members (Director, Youth Residential Director, Group Leaders, Teachers, Youth Specialist Supervisors, and Youth Specialists). Identifies, locates, schedules, performs, and/or attends training for facility staff.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV;
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and works per week.
• Attach a cover letter describing what strengths and work experience you bring to this position.
• Attach a copy of 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.

Required Education and Experience

Education
Possession of a master's degree in social work.

Experience

Clinical Social Worker 9
No specific type or amount is required.

Clinical Social Worker 10
One year of professional experience providing social casework and treatment services in a clinical setting equivalent to a Clinical Social Worker 9.

Clinical Social Worker P11
Two years of professional experience providing social casework and treatment services in a clinical setting equivalent to a Clinical Social Worker, including one year equivalent to a Clinical Social Worker 10.

Selective Position Requirements (SPR): Possession of a license as a full master's social worker in Michigan.

Additional Requirements and Information

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

Position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Shawono Center, 10 N. Howes Lk. R. Grayling, MI 49738.
As a Condition of Employment:

Registration as a social worker by the Michigan Board of Examiners of Social Workers is required.

Selective Position Requirement (SPR): Possession of a license as a full master's social worker in Michigan.

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.

Departments reserve the right to close postings prior to the closing date based on the volume of applications received.

Contact for information about this position is Laura Hawkins at email HawkinsL2@michigan.gov.

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Updated: 2/28/24