Grade 9 Program Supervisor - MCU

Job Description

Job Description

This vacancy is open until 11:59 pm on 9/10/26.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this classification is required to perform some or all of the following duties, however these do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform: provide supervision of professional, para-professional and clerical staff; provide direct services, program development and administration of the program; may participate in formulation of agency policies; provide overall clinical and program management of assigned service area or program; participate in and/or chair agency committees; provide training and direction to staff; represent CMH in outside groups/activities; review and supervise progress of cases with staff; schedule activities of staff; hire employees within the program; may provide direct service to service recipients and/or consultation to other community agencies; ensures the maintenance of accurate personnel and program records; implements policies related to employee performance; comply with Alcohol & Drug Testing Policy (06-001-0010) and Background Check Policy (06-001-0015), as well as supervisors/designee directives; maintain confidentiality.

St. Clair County Community Mental Health embraces an employment environment that promotes recovery and discovery with an integrated person-centered approach to treatment services that is trauma informed and culturally competent. An employee in this or any position is expected to support this environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position supervises professional, para-professional and clerical staff within the assigned program area. This position receives supervision from the CCO and Division Director/designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Skills

Education

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, or Professional Counseling

Licensure 

• Fully Licensed Master Social Worker or Professional Counselor
• Valid Driver’s License

Experience/Skills

• Familiar with evidence-based practice related to mental health services and related to population at assigned program
• Knowledge of other professions involved in mental health services delivery
• Knowledge of community mental health treatment programs
• A minimum of three (3) years of mental health experience
• Demonstrated ability with Microsoft and Word software

Other 

• Must qualify as QMHP, QIDP, or QCMHP, according to program assignment
• If using Agency vehicles, must pass random drug and alcohol screening 

Behavioral Skills

Applicants chosen for interview will be evaluated on qualifications related to:

• Ability to exercise discretion and some flexibility in selecting an optimal solution from established alternatives to obtain the desired outcome
• Ability to exercise ingenuity to adapt, alter or improvise established alternatives.
• Ability to use or exert influence in a work process
• Ability to be a “work leader” (of a person or function), or advise others
• Ability to provide, exchange, or explain information which conveys an opinion or evaluation of the facts or analyses
• Ability to develop and/or maintain effective work relationships with new, established or non-receptive individuals/organizations through tact, diplomacy and persuasion

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Skills

Education

• None

Licensure

• None

Experience/Skills

• Demonstration of proficiency and experience working on an electronic health record system
• Lived experience with behavioral health issues

Other 

• None  

Behavioral Skills

• None

 

PERSONAL DEMANDS

Personal demands refer to the physical demands, such as awkward positions, heavy lifting, etc., and the mental demands, such as concentration, attention, perception, etc. While performing the duties of this job, the employee would expect light, occasional physical effort; normal workplace attention and perception required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment refers to the elements of work surroundings which tend to be disagreeable or to make the work more difficult. These include, but are not limited to: dust, oil, fumes, water, heat, cold, vibrations, noise, dirt, etc. While performing the duties of this job, disagreeable elements are negligible. Good light and ventilation; reasonable quiet.

DISCLAIMERS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a criminal background check, reference checks, Recipient Rights check, DHHS Central Registry check (for direct-care candidates), and a five (5) panel drug screen. Potential candidates will be sent to Industrial Health Service for the drug screen at their own expense. The candidate will be reimbursed the cost of the drug screen upon the Agency's receipt of negative test results. This position is represented by AFSCME Chapter 20. Internal candidates are given first consideration. Standardized testing may be utilized during interview process. Postings close at 11:59pm on the Applications Close Date.