Mental Health Social Worker 9

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 our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan. 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 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. 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 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. View the position description at: 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 .