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The Health Department of Northwest Michigan has a Digital Content Specialist position available for a tech savvy person who has a passion for public health.

Working in collaboration with team members from all divisions, community partners, and the public, the Digital Content Specialist is responsible for helping maintain the HDNW brand, and provides support in executing the agency's marketing initiatives and goals by creating custom content, educational campaigns, maintaining social media platforms, and reviewing existing materials. Demonstrates strong proficiency in performing market research, has excellent verbal and written communication skills, a desire to work collaboratively across divisions, and ability to problem solve effectively.

What you'll do
Essential functions include:

• Plans and supports content creation and maintenance of digital marketing, including SEO/SEM, website updates, marketing database, email, social media, and display advertising campaigns.
• Designs, builds, and maintains social media presence in collaboration with Community Outreach Coordinator.
• Creates and edits documents, photographs, videos, and audio files for internal and external release.
• Measures and reports performance of all digital marketing campaigns and reviews outcomes against agency goals.
• Utilizes strong analytical ability to evaluate end to end customer experience across multiple channels and customer touch points.
• Evaluates emerging technologies for potential implementation
• Assists in the planning and promotion of community outreach events.

What we offer
HDNW is comprised of a wide variety of people and positions, including nurses, administrative staff, IT gurus, environmental health sanitarians, accountants, mental health professionals, and lab technicians to name a few, who have a passion for public health and serving our communities, which makes this a great place to work! Our PTO, medical, vision, and dental insurances, along with our retirement plans, are top notch. Competitive pay is enhanced by our Monday - Friday work schedule with no nights, holidays, or weekends required for most positions. Flexible scheduling and telecommuting are potentially available for the right person.

Who we're looking for
We're seeking candidates who can work effectively both independently and within teams, who have the ability to communicate ideas and thoughts verbally and in writing, can develop and maintain positive relationships with others, and demonstrate a high level of social media savvy.

Requirements
This position requires an associate's degree, with a major in Digital Marketing, Communications, or related field, with 1 to 3 years of expansive work experience.

Interested and qualified applicants should submit a (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and [3) completed HDNW job application to careers@nwhealth.org. ***All three items must be submitted. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.***

This position will remain open until filled. First round interviews MAY be conducted via Teams or Zoom.

The Health Department of Northwest Michigan is seeking a full-time Central Intake and Appointment Operator/ Administrative Assistant for its Charlevoix County office. This split position will include work in the scheduling department as well as clerical support and in person customer assistance. This position provides program information and outreach to the public with the goal of increasing the callers' knowledge of and access to health services. Provides telephonic customer service utilizing knowledge of the Health Department, Dental Clinics North, and community resources. This position will also provide clerical support for environmental and family health divisions and other divisions as needed.

Applicants should be proficient in basic Microsoft Office applications, provide attention to detail, have excellent customer service skills, demonstrate strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills, and be able to work as part of a cohesive team.

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position working primarily in Charlevoix County, with occasional travel to surrounding counties to cover staffing/workload needs.

A High School diploma, or equivalent, is required. At least two years of clerical and customer service experience in an office setting is preferred.

Interested and qualified applicants should submit a (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and [3) completed HDNW job application to careers@nwhealth.org. ***All three items must be submitted. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.***

This position will remain open until filled, with application materials received by Friday, December 1, 2023 receiving first consideration.

The Health Department of Northwest Michigan has a school-based position available to provide group and individual services to area youth in East Jordan Elementary School. This is a full-time position during the school year and, depending on caseload, 2-4 days during the summer months, which will be evaluated yearly.

Mission
To serve our entire community and to achieve health equity by promoting well-being, preventing disease, and protecting the environment through partnerships, innovation, and excellence in public health practice. Learn more about us at HDNW - Home (www.nwhealth.org)

What you'll do
Serve as a Master's level professional clinician performing a range of direct and indirect mental health outpatient services. Conduct therapy and recommend referrals to various programs and community services where needed. Responsible for extensive case documentation. Responsible for carrying out all activities of the Child & Adolescent Health Center Program - Expanding, Enhancing Emotional Health (E3) program in such a manner that fulfills HDNW mission, policies and procedures.

Expanding, Enhancing Emotional Health (E3) is defined as program located in a school that provides on-site comprehensive mental health services from mild to moderate severity of need. It includes referrals, tracking and follow-up, throughout the year with agreements in place with the host school and/or local school district. Summer duties include therapy or referrals and offers time for training, completing grant reporting requirements, preparing for the new school year and community outreach activities.

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

Who you are
We are seeking candidates who can work independently and demonstrate core values of service, social justice, dignity, and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence.

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
At least 6 months of experience (professional or paraprofessional) 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 with 2 years of experience at HDNW.

• Working full-time during the school year and 2 days per week during the summer: $54,102.51 - $59,433.77 annually with scheduled, annual increases that can result in a salary of $64,747.09.
• Working full-time during the school year and up to 4 days per week during the summer: $59,556.64 - $65,425.36 annually, with scheduled, annual increases that can result in a salary of $ $71,724.32.

FULL TIME, YEAR AROUND BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Medical: Blue Cross/Blue Shield is offered, with the choice of a Traditional PPO plan, or a High Deductible Health Plan for the employee and family. The Health Department makes a contribution to help offset the High Deductible. Payroll contributions vary depending on plan and level of coverage selected. Employees who opt out of medical coverage will receive a $92.31 in their paycheck per pay period.
• Dental: Dental coverage is with Delta Dental, and has a $25.00/person or $75.00/family annual deductible. Employees pay for usage, but do not have payroll contributions deducted from their pay checks for this benefit.
• Vision: Vision coverage is with VSP, and offers lenses, frames, and examinations once every 12 months within plan limitations. Employees pay for usage, but do not have payroll contributions deducted from their pay checks for this benefit.
• Group term life insurance: Base coverage for employees of $50,000, spouse $2,000, and children under 18 years of age $1,000 is provided to employees at no cost. Additional optional life insurance is available at employee cost.
• Short Term Disability: Coverage is equal to two thirds of salary, beginning the 8th day of qualified medical disability, for eligible employees. Health Department of Northwest Michigan pays 100% of the cost, and employees do not have payroll contributions deducted from their pay checks for this benefit.
• Long Term Disability: Coverage is equal to two thirds of salary, beginning the 91st day of qualified medical disability, for eligible employees. Health Department of Northwest Michigan pays 100% of the cost, and employees do not have payroll contributions deducted from their pay checks for this benefit. All current insurance benefits will continue for three months while on Long Term Disability.
• Professional Liability in the name of Health Department of Northwest Michigan; Workers Compensation, and Unemployment Insurance. Health Department of Northwest Michigan pays 100% of the cost.
• Section 125 - Pre-taxable health insurance premiums, Flexible Spending Accounts / Dependent Care Accounts, and optional insurance packages available at 100% employee cost.
• Wellness Programs that employees are encouraged to participate in. Participation includes a decreased employee share deduction for health insurance for full time staff, or increased monthly deposit to retirement account for full time staff who do not have Health Department insurance. Other incentives may apply as well.
• PAID TIME OFF - Employees receive approximately 15.6 days of PTO each year (depending on FTE status,) along with 10.5 calendar holidays, and 2 floating holidays.

Interested and qualified applicants should submit a (1) cover letter, (2) resume, [3) 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.***

The Health Department of Northwest Michigan has a school-based position available to provide group and individual services to area youth in Boyne City at the Morgan Shaw Alternative School.

This is a part-time position, that will work three days a week during the school year, September through June, and one day a week during the summer. Applicants with experience using electronic medical records and mental health billing are preferred.

Current license to practice as a LMSW or LPC is required; LLMSW or LLPC will be considered.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Medical: Blue Cross/Blue Shield is offered, with the choice of a Traditional PPO plan, or a High Deductible Health Plan for the employee and family. The Health Department makes a contribution to help offset the High Deductible. Payroll contributions vary depending on plan and level of coverage selected. Employees who opt out of medical coverage will receive a $92.31 in their paycheck per pay period.
• Dental: Dental coverage is with Delta Dental, and has a $25.00/person or $75.00/family annual deductible. Employees pay for usage, but do not have payroll contributions deducted from their pay checks for this benefit.
• Vision: Vision coverage is with VSP, and offers lenses, frames and examinations once every 12 months within plan limitations. Employees pay for usage, but do not have payroll contributions deducted from their pay checks for this benefit.
• Group term life insurance: Base coverage for employees of $50,000, spouse $2,000, and children under 18 years of age $1,000 is provided to employees at no cost. Additional optional life insurance is available at employee cost.
• Short Term Disability: Coverage is equal to two thirds of salary, beginning the 8th day of qualified medical disability, for eligible employees. Health Department of Northwest Michigan pays 100% of the cost, and employees do not have payroll contributions deducted from their pay checks for this benefit.
• Long Term Disability: Coverage is equal to two thirds of salary, beginning the 91st day of qualified medical disability, for eligible employees. Health Department of Northwest Michigan pays 100% of the cost, and employees do not have payroll contributions deducted from their pay checks for this benefit. All current insurance benefits will continue for three months while on Long Term Disability.
• Professional Liability in the name of Health Department of Northwest Michigan; Workers Compensation, and Unemployment Insurance. Health Department of Northwest Michigan pays 100% of the cost.
• Section 125 - Pre-taxable health insurance premiums, Flexible Spending Accounts / Dependent Care Accounts, and optional insurance packages available at 100% employee cost.
• Wellness Programs that employees are encouraged to participate in. Participation includes a decreased employee share deduction for health insurance for full time staff, or increased monthly deposit to retirement account for full time staff who do not have Health Department insurance. Other incentives may apply as well.
• PAID TIME OFF - Employees receive 15.6 days of PTO each year, along with 10.5 holidays, and 2 floating holidays.

Interested and qualified applicants should submit a (1) cover letter, (2) resume, [3) 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.***

This position will remain open until filled. First round interviews MAY be conducted via Teams or Zoom.

Mental Health Professional - Alanson Public Schools - full-time school year / limited summer time

The Health Department of Northwest Michigan has a school-based position available to provide group and individual services to area youth in Alanson Public Schools. This is a full-time position during the school year, with minimal days worked during the summer. Applicants with experience using electronic medical records and mental health billing are preferred.

Current license to practice as a LMSW, LLMSW, LPC, or LLPC is required.

FULL TIME, YEAR AROUND BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Medical: Blue Cross/Blue Shield is offered, with the choice of a Traditional PPO plan, or a High Deductible Health Plan for the employee and family. The Health Department makes a contribution to help offset the High Deductible. Payroll contributions vary depending on plan and level of coverage selected. Employees who opt out of medical coverage will receive a $92.31 in their paycheck per pay period.
• Dental: Dental coverage is with Delta Dental, and has a $25.00/person or $75.00/family annual deductible. Employees pay for usage, but do not have payroll contributions deducted from their pay checks for this benefit.
• Vision: Vision coverage is with VSP, and offers lenses, frames, and examinations once every 12 months within plan limitations. Employees pay for usage, but do not have payroll contributions deducted from their pay checks for this benefit.
• Group term life insurance: Base coverage for employees of $50,000, spouse $2,000, and children under 18 years of age $1,000 is provided to employees at no cost. Additional optional life insurance is available at employee cost.
• Short Term Disability: Coverage is equal to two thirds of salary, beginning the 8th day of qualified medical disability, for eligible employees. Health Department of Northwest Michigan pays 100% of the cost, and employees do not have payroll contributions deducted from their pay checks for this benefit.
• Long Term Disability: Coverage is equal to two thirds of salary, beginning the 91st day of qualified medical disability, for eligible employees. Health Department of Northwest Michigan pays 100% of the cost, and employees do not have payroll contributions deducted from their pay checks for this benefit. All current insurance benefits will continue for three months while on Long Term Disability.
• Professional Liability in the name of Health Department of Northwest Michigan; Workers Compensation, and Unemployment Insurance. Health Department of Northwest Michigan pays 100% of the cost.
• Section 125 - Pre-taxable health insurance premiums, Flexible Spending Accounts / Dependent Care Accounts, and optional insurance packages available at 100% employee cost.
• Wellness Programs that employees are encouraged to participate in. Participation includes a decreased employee share deduction for health insurance for full time staff, or increased monthly deposit to retirement account for full time staff who do not have Health Department insurance. Other incentives may apply as well.
• PAID TIME OFF - Employees receive approximately 15.6 days of PTO each year (depending on FTE status,) along with 10.5 calendar holidays, and 2 floating holidays.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS - Interested and qualified applicants should:

1. Review this website for more information on public health
2. Click on the Careers tab to download a HDNW job application
3. 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.***
This position will remain open until filled.
First round interviews MAY be conducted via Teams or Zoom.
Health Department of Northwest Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Mental Health Professional - Mancelona Elementary School - full-time school year / limited summer time

The Health Department of Northwest Michigan has a school-based position available to provide group and individual services to area youth in Mancelona Elementary School. This is a full-time position during the school year, with minimal days worked during the summer. Applicants with experience using electronic medical records and mental health billing are preferred.

Current license to practice as a LMSW, LLMSW, LPC, or LLPC is required.

FULL TIME, YEAR AROUND BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Medical: Blue Cross/Blue Shield is offered, with the choice of a Traditional PPO plan, or a High Deductible Health Plan for the employee and family. The Health Department makes a contribution to help offset the High Deductible. Payroll contributions vary depending on plan and level of coverage selected. Employees who opt out of medical coverage will receive a $92.31 in their paycheck per pay period.
• Dental: Dental coverage is with Delta Dental, and has a $25.00/person or $75.00/family annual deductible. Employees pay for usage, but do not have payroll contributions deducted from their pay checks for this benefit.
• Vision: Vision coverage is with VSP, and offers lenses, frames, and examinations once every 12 months within plan limitations. Employees pay for usage, but do not have payroll contributions deducted from their pay checks for this benefit.
• Group term life insurance: Base coverage for employees of $50,000, spouse $2,000, and children under 18 years of age $1,000 is provided to employees at no cost. Additional optional life insurance is available at employee cost.
• Short Term Disability: Coverage is equal to two thirds of salary, beginning the 8th day of qualified medical disability, for eligible employees. Health Department of Northwest Michigan pays 100% of the cost, and employees do not have payroll contributions deducted from their pay checks for this benefit.
• Long Term Disability: Coverage is equal to two thirds of salary, beginning the 91st day of qualified medical disability, for eligible employees. Health Department of Northwest Michigan pays 100% of the cost, and employees do not have payroll contributions deducted from their pay checks for this benefit. All current insurance benefits will continue for three months while on Long Term Disability.
• Professional Liability in the name of Health Department of Northwest Michigan; Workers Compensation, and Unemployment Insurance. Health Department of Northwest Michigan pays 100% of the cost.
• Section 125 - Pre-taxable health insurance premiums, Flexible Spending Accounts / Dependent Care Accounts, and optional insurance packages available at 100% employee cost.
• Wellness Programs that employees are encouraged to participate in. Participation includes a decreased employee share deduction for health insurance for full time staff, or increased monthly deposit to retirement account for full time staff who do not have Health Department insurance. Other incentives may apply as well.
• PAID TIME OFF - Employees receive approximately 15.6 days of PTO each year (depending on FTE status,) along with 10.5 calendar holidays, and 2 floating holidays.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS - Interested and qualified applicants should:

1. Review this website for more information on public health
2. Click on the Careers tab to download a HDNW job application
3. 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.***
This position will remain open until filled.
First round interviews MAY be conducted via Teams or Zoom.
Health Department of Northwest Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pellston Elementary School - part-time school year / limited summer time

The Health Department of Northwest Michigan has a school-based position available to provide group and individual services to area youth in Pellston Elementary School. This is a part-time position during the school year working 2 days per week, with minimal days or up to two days worked during the summer. Applicants with experience using electronic medical records and mental health billing are preferred.

Current license to practice as a LMSW, LLMSW, LPC, or LLPC is required.

FULL TIME, YEAR AROUND BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Medical: Blue Cross/Blue Shield is offered, with the choice of a Traditional PPO plan, or a High Deductible Health Plan for the employee and family. The Health Department makes a contribution to help offset the High Deductible. Payroll contributions vary depending on plan and level of coverage selected. Employees who opt out of medical coverage will receive a $92.31 in their paycheck per pay period.
• Dental: Dental coverage is with Delta Dental, and has a $25.00/person or $75.00/family annual deductible. Employees pay for usage, but do not have payroll contributions deducted from their pay checks for this benefit.
• Vision: Vision coverage is with VSP, and offers lenses, frames, and examinations once every 12 months within plan limitations. Employees pay for usage, but do not have payroll contributions deducted from their pay checks for this benefit.
• Group term life insurance: Base coverage for employees of $50,000, spouse $2,000, and children under 18 years of age $1,000 is provided to employees at no cost. Additional optional life insurance is available at employee cost.
• Short Term Disability: Coverage is equal to two thirds of salary, beginning the 8th day of qualified medical disability, for eligible employees. Health Department of Northwest Michigan pays 100% of the cost, and employees do not have payroll contributions deducted from their pay checks for this benefit.
• Long Term Disability: Coverage is equal to two thirds of salary, beginning the 91st day of qualified medical disability, for eligible employees. Health Department of Northwest Michigan pays 100% of the cost, and employees do not have payroll contributions deducted from their pay checks for this benefit. All current insurance benefits will continue for three months while on Long Term Disability.
• Professional Liability in the name of Health Department of Northwest Michigan; Workers Compensation, and Unemployment Insurance. Health Department of Northwest Michigan pays 100% of the cost.
• Section 125 - Pre-taxable health insurance premiums, Flexible Spending Accounts / Dependent Care Accounts, and optional insurance packages available at 100% employee cost.
• Wellness Programs that employees are encouraged to participate in. Participation includes a decreased employee share deduction for health insurance for full time staff, or increased monthly deposit to retirement account for full time staff who do not have Health Department insurance. Other incentives may apply as well.
• PAID TIME OFF - Employees receive approximately 15.6 days of PTO each year (depending on FTE status,) along with 10.5 calendar holidays, and 2 floating holidays.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS - Interested and qualified applicants should:

1. Review this website for more information on public health
2. Click on the Careers tab to download a HDNW job application
3. 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.***
This position will remain open until filled.
First round interviews MAY be conducted via Teams or Zoom.
Health Department of Northwest Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.