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A Degree in Social Work.

Social workers help individuals, families and communities manage and overcome social, personal and other problems. They work in many different setting and at multiple levels and can be found: connecting clients with needed services and resources, advocating for social change, managing and delivering public and private social service systems, providing crisis intervention, and offering life skills training. 

Careers in these fields offer steady, stable employment. Positions are usually permanent after an initial probationary period. For occupational advancement, some additional education (beyond the baccalaureate level) may be required.

Working as a social worker can be both challenging and rewarding. Social workers are likely to encounter client with serious social and personal problems. However, opportunities to create positive changes are great.

The national employment rate for social workers is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations over the next several years. Job prospects are expected to be particularly favorable for: social workers who work with older adults, children (including school social workers) or families; mental health and substance abuse workers; medical and public health social workers (including hospital social workers); and social workers in rural areas. 

Employment Resources

  • The Academic and Career Advisement Center at NMU is a good place to begin exploring career options.
  • Career Services is another important on-campus resource for getting you on your way to locating professional employment. In addition to job listings, you'll get assistance with preparing a resume and advice on conducting a job search.
  • Employment information for people with disabilities is available from the Social Security Administration.
  • Illinois Chapter of NASW site provides information and links to employment sources in Illinois.
  • Michigan Chapter of NASW has a limited listing of job openings in our state. The Web-site is relatively new and should provide more listings in the future.
  • The Michigan Career Builder is a website operated by the Detroit News. It often carries job information on positions throughout the state. Browse this site to get an idea of the diversity of social work jobs and typical salary levels.
  • Michigan Civil Service Department is the source for state civil service career information.
  • Minnesota Department of Human Services. This site provides access to social work related positions throughout Minnesota as well as other employment opportunities under the state merit system. The Hennepin County site is a good web site for the Twin Cities area, including Minneapolis, St. Paul, and surrounding communities.
  • National Association of Social Workers (NASW) publishes a monthly newsletter for members. NASW also maintains NASW Job Links, an on-line service for social work positions. Many of these positions require an MSW degree, but it's worth checking out this site, especially for exploring future career possibilities.
  • The New Social Worker On-Line Career Center The New Social Worker is a social work student organization. Their site includes a wide variety of links to social work employment Internet sites.
  • Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. currently has two school-based BHT positions available: one at our Manistee Area Public Schools Child and Adolescent Health Center which also offers medical care and the other is a stand-alone E3 grant position at Mason County Central schools. 
  • Social Service.com advertises itself as the place to begin your career search. It does provide information on a broad range of human service related employment.
  • State of Wisconsin Department of Employment Relations Opportunities for Wisconsin civil service jobs can be found at this site
  • Pure Michigan Talent Connect is a great resource for searching for jobs in Michigan.

Licensure Resources

Current Employment Opportunities

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Delta/Dickinson/Menominee County CPS & Foster Care Services Specialist 9-12

The Services Specialist will utilize child welfare practice skills to ensure children are protected from abuse and neglect.  When child abuse or neglect is indicated, specialists work closely with families and the legal system toward a goal of reunification, independent living, or other permanent living situation.
 
This posting is being used to fill positions at the following offices:
Delta County (305 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829)
Dickinson County (1401 South Carpenter Avenue, Iron Mountain, MI  49801)
Menominee County (2612 10th St. Menominee, MI 49858).

Find out more here.

The posting is for Delta-Dickinson-Menominee counties for CPS and foster care service specialist. Applicants are given preference when interviewing on which program and county they would like to work in. 

 

Northwest Michigan Health Department

 

School Based Mental Health Professional positions. 

  • Gaylord North Ohio Elementary
  • Gaylord High School

The Health Department of Northwest Michigan has 2 school-based positions available to provide group and individual therapy services to area youth. These are full-time positions during the school year and, depending on caseload, will potentially have summer hours, which will be evaluated yearly.

 

What you'll do

  • Serve as a master’s level professional clinician performing a range of direct and indirect mental health services to youth.
  • Provide on-site comprehensive mental health support serving students with mild to moderate behavioral health needs.
  • Conduct individual therapy, in addition to implementing therapeutic group curriculum tailored to the needs of the youth.
  • Adapt day-to-day to the school environment to meet the needs of the students and school.
  • Build rapport and engage with students and staff.
  • Provide opportunities for students to practice learned skills.
  • Participate in summer hours that may include therapy, as well as time for training and preparing for the new school year and community outreach activities.

 

What we offer
Weekly supervision is provided for all new staff, in addition to case conferencing.  Weekly supervision for licensure hours is provided for limited licensed staff, if necessary.  We create a network of support internally for our school-based staff to case conference and/or ask questions of peers or leadership staff.

 

Requirements
At time of hire, master's degree in social work or counseling and possession of an appropriate State of Michigan licensure - LMSW, LLMSW, LPC, LLPC. The candidate must have the ability to communicate accurately and effectively both in writing and verbally and be able to work well with others. Candidate may be expected to work minimal evening hours to attend parent teacher conferences or after school events.

 

Preferred experience
At least 6 months of experience providing individual and/or group therapy or one academic year of graduate practicum/internship experience working with persons individually or group therapy preferred. Candidates with experience using electronic medical records are preferred.

 

Salary
Pay is commensurate with years of experience. Opportunities for additional advancement exists once fully licensed. Scheduled, annual increases are included.

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS - Interested and qualified applicants should submit a (1) cover letter, (2) resume, (3) fully completed HDNW job application, and (4) copy of current professional license to careers@nwhealth.org.   ***All four items must be submitted. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.***

Gogebic Community Mental Health in Wakefield, MI is hiring multiple positions in their Outpatient Department. 

Please visit their website for more information. https://www.gccmh.org/employment-opportunities/

 

 

Bay Cliff Health Camp

Seasonal or year round employment positions are available 

 

 

Qualifications:

  • Staff are at least 18 for most positions.
  • A background check is required of all staff.
  • Additional certifications may be required, based on your position (Lifeguarding, CPR/First Aid, Professional Licensure for Therapy Staff).
  • Our Children’s Summer Therapy Camp for staff runs from June 7th to August 5th.
  • Staff will attend orientation, which is built into your compensated contract period.
  • Staff work six days and have one 24-hour period off each week. Time off during the evening is also available on a rotating basis.
  • If you are in college, often internship credit can be gained from your work at camp.

Check out their website for job availability here.  

Readjustment Counselor at the Escanaba Vet Center:

The Escanaba Vet Center is looking for a Readjustment Counselor to work at the Escanaba Vet Center in Escanaba MI.

Qualifications: 

MSW degree, Ability to work with Veterans and family members, Fundamental knowledge of mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures related to trauma and PTSD.

The position is open to MSW graduates who are working to complete their license as a LLMSW or are fully licensed as a LMSW. 

Candidate will be required to see Veterans at the Vet Center in Escanaba Michigan.

Salary:

LLMSW will start out as a GS9 $59,966. Clinical supervision for licensure will be provided at no cost. Pay scale & grade: GS 9 - 11

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm; some evening and weekends may be required based on the needs of the Vet Center.

Application:

Contact Ronald J. Harsh, Escanaba Vet Center Director. Office: 906-233-0244

To apply at the original job posting, and learn more about the position, more information can be found here.

School Social Worker at St. Clair High School 

Qualifications:
Master of Social Work degree including a minimum of 500 clock hours of supervised social work practicum experience.

In addition, school social workers must have demonstrated knowledge/competence in four additional areas:

  1. Child psychopathology
  2. Diagnosis, assessment and testing
  3. Educational disabilities and their impact on children and families
  4. The practice of social work in educational settings.

A minimum of Limited Master of Social Work is required. Full licensure and approval by the MDE as a School Social Worker are highly desired.

Report to:  Special Education Director/Building Principal

2023-2024 Salary Schedule:
$46,607 - $86,079 (with Master’s Degree)

Application Procedures:

Applicant should provide the following:

  • Letter of application, with a review of experience appropriate to the position.
  • Resume, letters of recommendation or other information to aid in selection.

Apply on-line here.