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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.

The child welfare clinical specialist is a member of the interdisciplinary team within the Clinical Support and Service Navigation Section. This individual is the statewide specialist responsible for: 1) Planning and provision of clinical support and service assistance for children and youth with complex behavioral health needs who are involved in the child welfare system, 2) Development and implementation of process for building and strengthening teams that include behavioral health system providers, subject matter experts, and child welfare professionals to address clinically urgent and non-urgent situations involving children and youth who are involved in the child welfare system, 3) Development and implementation of strategies to ensure access to and delivery of specialty behavioral health services for children, youth, and families; including the development and delivery of specialized training to educate and enhance the collaboration between behavioral health providers and child welfare professionals. The child welfare clinical specialist has general responsibilities related to coordination for children and youth who are involved in the clinical review process, monitoring, tracking, and evaluating data related to the clinical support provided to those working with children, youth, and families involved in the child welfare system.

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**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.

- Attach a cover letter.

- 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. Please review Civil Service's guidelines regarding Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts (michigan.gov)

**Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: ** Instructions

**Required Education And Experience**

**Education**

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

**Experience**

Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

Preference: Full or limited license as a psychologist, social worker, or counselor.

**Additional Requirements And Information**

**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.**

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.

**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.**

**Position Location/Remote Office: ** The physical location of this position is 333 S. Grand Ave, Lansing, MI 48933/Hybrid. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

**Responsibilities**

**Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, includi ****ng:**

- A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.

- A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

- Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

**As a Condition of Employment: ** this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

**The Department of Health and Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.**

For information about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov . Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

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**Accommodations**

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

Departmental Specialist 13 - BCCHPS Child Welfare Clinical Specialist

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