A Clinical Services Manager effectively manages clinical services staff and fiscal resources by monitoring service demand and capacity, oversees hiring of staff, assures staff meet productivity standards, ensures service section operates within overall budget for services and ensures staff obtain authorizations for services.  A person in this class ensures the provision of effective, high-quality services that comply with agency policies, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, State and Federal regulations by monitoring staff recordkeeping requirements, ensuring the clinical review process is in place and ensuring Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Plans of Correction are carried out successfully.  A Clinical Services Manager assures annual employee evaluations are completed, disciplines staff when appropriate, promotes a positive work culture and assures staff members receive needed orientation and training, and performs other related duties as required.

1.    Possess a Masters degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field and be a licensed in the State of Michigan as a social worker, counselor or psychologist; AND Three (3) years of experience in a mental health or substance use disorder field.

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, or closely related field or Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university and have a current license to practice nursing in the State of Michigan; AND Five (5) years combined clinical and supervisory experience.

2.    Possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment.

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

Preferred but not Required

1.    Bilingual candidates highly desired.

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

3.    Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work activities requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing up to thirty-five (35) pounds.
 
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
This employee generally works in the offices of HealthWest, although travel to other County and State locations is required.

EVALUATION CONTENT 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.
 
APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE
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.
 
PURPOSE
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.