Mental Health Social Worker 9-P11

Mental Health Social Worker 9-P11

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Mental Health Social Worker 9-P11

Salary

$31.08 - $42.87 Hourly

Location

Westland, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

3945-26-WRPH-MHSW

Department

Health and Human Services - Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital

Opening Date

04/24/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)

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Job Description

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.(Download PDF reader) (

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.

The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.

To be considered for this position you must:

• 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: Instructions ( (Download PDF reader)

All staff with start dates on/after 08/01/2026 will train at the Southeast Michigan Psychiatric Hospital (SMPH) in Northville but, upon completion of training may work at the Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital (WRPH) until their position/classification officially moves from WRPH to SMPH at a date yet to be determined.

Required Education and Experience

Education

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

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

Additional Requirements and Information

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.

View job specification:

View the position description:Mental Health Social Worker ( 9-P11 WINN.pdf)

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.

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

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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Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA Coordinator ( (Download PDF reader)for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

Inquiries regarding this posting should be sent to View email address on click.appcast.io .

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator ( for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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Updated: 2/28/24

01

MNHSWKR – Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher in social work, social services, human services, psychology, sociology, public health, or criminal justice? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

• Yes

• No

02

Are you licensed as a social worker by the Michigan Board of Examiners of Social Workers?

• Yes

• No

03

Are you eligible for registration by the Michigan Board of Examiners of Social Workers as a social worker?

• Yes

• No

04

MNHSWKR - Please select your level of experience.

• None

• One to two years of professional experience providing case coordination services equivalent to a Mental Health Social Worker 9.

• Two to three 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.

• At least three 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 P11.

05

Please describe your experience working with the severe and persistently mentally ill population, specifically in a psychiatric inpatient hospital setting.

06

Please describe your experience completing biopsychosocial assessments.

07

Please select the years of experience you possess working with the severe and persistently mentally ill population.

• 5 years or more

• 3 to 4 years

• 1 to 2 years

• Less than 1 year

• None

08

*Are you a current MDHHS employee classified as a Mental Health Social Worker 9-P11 interested in moving to the same classification and level at this location?

• Yes

• No

09

How do you or would you demonstrate that you are culturally competent in the workplace?

10

*Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Please select all that apply.

• I have been dismissed within the last two years

• I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years

• I have been suspended without pay within the last two years

• I have received a written reprimand within the last two years

• I have received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years

• I have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years

• I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me

11

**If you selected that you have been dismissed within the last two years, resigned in lieu of dismissal within the last two years, suspended without pay within the last two years, received a written reprimand within the last two years, received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years, or signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years, please provide an explanation below. If none of the above apply to you, please enter 'N/A'.

12

*From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current state employee works for an actual state department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation, etc.)

• A current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee

• A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee in layoff status

• A current State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee

• A State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee in layoff status

• None of the above

13

*Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Central Registry?

• Yes

• No

14

*Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?

• Yes

• No

15

*Do you have any objection to being fingerprinted or drug tested?

• Yes

• No

16

In accordance with state law and federal regulatory requirements, are you willing and able to submit to and pass: a physical examination specific to the ability to perform the physical related functions of this position listed in the position description and other health-related testing and screening such as a Tuberculosis (TB) test, at the time of offer and during the duration of employment?

• Yes

• No

17

Did you attach a resume and official college transcripts to your application? (Failure to do so will result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes

• No

18

Please provide the names and telephone numbers of three professional references, one of which is your current supervisor. Your current supervisor will only be contacted if you are considered for this position. This information is required.

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Health and Human Services - Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital

Address

Office of Human Resources

30901 Palmer Rd.

Westland, Michigan, 48186

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