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School Based Social Worker / Mental Health Professional

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 full-time position during the school year, September through June, with minimal, if any, time worked 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.

A 1.0 FTE Public Health Nurse position is available in Otsego county to a registered nurse who has a passion for working with pregnant women and families with young children, as well as the community at large. This challenging and rewarding position works mainly in the WIC, MIHP and IMMs program providing assessment, education, and support. Additional programmatic work includes but is not limited to Communicable Disease and Newborn Home visits. Public Health Nurses conduct home visits, on site and off site clinics, and are involved with all ages of community members providing education and advocacy.

Nursing experience in pediatrics, obstetrics or public health nursing is preferred, but not required. Applicants must hold a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan. A BSN degree is preferred. A valid driver's license and automobile insurance are also required.

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 - 1.0 FTE employees receive 15.6 hours of PTO their first year, along with 10.5 holidays, and 2 floating holidays.

Interested and qualified applicants should:
1. Visit our website www.nwhealth.org for more information on public health.
2. Click on the Careers tab to download a HDNW job application
3. Submit (1) cover letter, (2) resume, (3) fully completed HDNW job application, (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.

This is a challenging and rewarding position working in the Healthy Families Northern Michigan program with pregnant women and families with young children, and is responsible for initiating and maintaining regular and long term contact/support with families. These relationships are directed at assisting in strengthening the parent-child relationship, assisting parents in improving their skills to optimize the home environment, improving the family support system, and increasing the family's ability to problem solve and assume the role of advocate for themselves and their children.

Additional programmatic responsibilities may include immunizations and Newborn Home Visits.

Nursing or Social Work experience in pediatrics, obstetrics or community health nursing/counseling is preferred, but not required. Applicants must hold a current license to practice as a RN, LMSW, or LLMSW in the State of Michigan. BSN is preferred for nurses. A valid driver's license and automobile insurance are also required.

This is a full-time position working primarily in Emmet County, with some travel to surrounding counties.

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 - 1.0 FTE employees receive 15.6 hours of PTO their first year, along with 10.5 holidays, and 2 floating holidays.

Interested and qualified applicants should:
1. Visit our website www.nwhealth.org for more information on public health.
2. Click on the Careers tab to download a HDNW job application
3. Submit (1) cover letter, (2) resume, (3) fully completed HDNW job application, (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.

This is a challenging and rewarding position working in a Child and Adolescent Health Center near Mancelona Public Schools. This position provides and coordinates health care in accordance with State and Federal regulations, program guidelines, and the nursing standards of care (assessment of health status, diagnosis, development of plan of care and treatment, implementation of treatment plan, and evaluation of patient status) in collaboration with other healthcare and multidisciplinary team members, and assumes responsibility and accountability for health promotion and/or maintenance activities. Overall supervision of the Center, including direct staff supervision, is a key responsibility.

Applicants must possess strong program and team leadership skills, effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently, as well as part of a cohesive team, while delivering services through in-person and telehealth clinical settings.

Experience in child and adolescent health preferred, but not required. Advanced Practice Nursing License in the State of Michigan required, along with a valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
This position may require travel to any of our four counties of service (Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, and Otsego) but is primarily based in Antrim County.

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.