Clinical Social Worker City of Detroit
- 3.5 Detroit, MI Job Details $50,927
- $77,287 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid jury duty Disability insurance Dental insurance Military leave Paid time off Opportunities for advancement Bereavement leave Life insurance Qualifications Project coordination Grassroots mobilization Community relationship building Full Job Description Salary $50,927.00
- $77,287.
00 Annually Location Detroit, Michigan, MI Job Type Certified-Regular Civil Service Job Number 202604222090HEAL11329JT2 Department Dept of Health & Wellness Division Maternal and Child Health Opening Date 05/21/2026 Closing Date 5/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit 9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General Description Clinical Social Worker The Clinical Social Worker, under general supervision, practice in adherence works with a team that includes the Division Administrator, Project Leaders, and Program Managers to ensure the Health Department achieves its strategic objectives and key results in alignment with its mission: to improve the health and quality of life of Detroiters through innovative public health policy, clinical service, programs, and partnerships. Provides clinical assessment, interventions, and services in adherence to regulatory standards, Code of Ethics, license that governs the practice of social work in the state of Michigan. The Clinical Social Worker supports division leadership in implementing programs and services to best meet the public health needs of the community. Duties and responsibilities include program coordination and implementation, daily operations, and communication. Examples of Duties Provide psychosocial education and support to participants focusing on stress management, anxiety, postpartum depression, social determent of health and other socio-emotional needs Administer PHQ-9 and GAD-7 assessments Conduct development assessments for children enrolled in the program Provide support and education, facilitating childbirth education classes, focusing on childbirth, postpartum care and birth plan development Provide case management oversight to community health workers, in complex situations that requires clinical intervention Serve as expert in the case where maltreatment is suspected/present Conduct psychosocial assessments of participants Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice Adress participants short-term needs while developing long-term interventions and solutions Collect, organize and report data that support programming and service delivery Maintain complete and accurate records of activities and interventions Assist in the recruitment of program participants Conduct/participate in community outreach and activities Participate in team reviews, meeting and training Cultivate and maintain relationships with community partners and referral sources Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgement Engage community members through focus groups, listening sessions and surveys Growth and development through continuous learning. Function as a member of a multidisciplinary team that includes community volunteers, nursing, and community health workers. Work in partnership with other programs and services at the Detroit Health Department to meet the needs of Detroiter. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree Public Health, Business Administration, Health Science Administration or other related field, with two years experience in community engagement, community organizing, and project coordination and implementation. Preferred A Master's degree in social work and a License to practice in the state of Michigan Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirement of this position.
Supplemental Information Evaluation Plan Interview:
70%
Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications:
30% Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.
P:
100% Additional points may be awarded for:
Veteran Points:
0
Detroit Residency Credit:
15 points
LRD:
05/23/2023 EMPLOYMENT
BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following: HEALTH Medical
- Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental Vision
INSURANCE
Life Insurance
- Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent. Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan)
- The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
PAID TIME OFF
Sick Leave Vacation Holidays
OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave, RETIREMENT
BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after: Completion of thirty (30) years of service; At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service. In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply); An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service; Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit . Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit .
