MASTERS LEVEL CLINICIAN

A Masters Level Clinician, under general supervision, performs evidence-based practice according to nationally-recognized standards to reduce symptoms and maximize recovery for individuals receiving service, which many include services for the treatment of co-occurring disorders. A Masters Level Clinician ensures that all documentation of client contact and treatment services is complete, thorough, and accurate, to meet all agency, state, and professional standards. An employee in this class writes initial assessments that accurately build on strengths and deficits which may result in a DSM diagnosis or an ASAM placement recommendation. These assessments may include a history of mental health treatment, relevant family history, current treatment recommendations or substance use disorder treatment. A Masters Level Clinician develops person-centered treatment plans that are written in the language of the consumer and reflect the consumer's goals and measurable objectives and performs other work duties as assigned.

  

1.  Must possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major of Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related behavior field; AND

2.  Have a minimum of one (1) year of previous experience working with persons with developmental disabilities, mental illness and/or serious emotional disturbance; OR

Have completed an internship at HealthWest or agency working with youth or adults with mental health challenges.

3.   A minimum of one (1) year of previous experience working with persons with substance use disorders or

completion of an internship with HealthWest or agency working with co-occurring or substance use 

disorders preferred.

4.   Certification as an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) from MCBAP or have an approved 

      MCBAP development plan preferred.

5.  Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.

6.  Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.

7.  Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.

 

NOTE: Must have a State of Michigan Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist license, Limited Licensed Masters Social Worker license, or Limited Licensed Professional Counselor license at time of appointment; and obtain State of Michigan Limited Licensed Psychologist license within one (1) year of employment or obtain a Licensed Masters Social Worker – Clinical license or Licensed Professional Counselor license within two (2) years of employment.

An employee in this class generally performs sedentary work requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.

 

A Masters Level Clinician generally works at the various HealthWest program locations; however, travel to locations within the County may be required. 

The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a County appointed physician before the first day of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test. Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

 

Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant's employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

 

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.