Job Description

Overview
Medical Social Worker – Adult Behavioral Health Crisis Services in a clinic setting, Southgate, MI. This travel temporary assignment starts 05/04/2026 and runs for 143 weeks. Weekly pay is $564.00 to $610.00 per week. Shift pattern: 5x8 days. The role includes in-person and telehealth crisis intervention for adults referred by local police, with several on-call responsibilities and after-hours duties.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $564.00 – $610.00 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: 143 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days
- Start date: 05/04/2026
- Setting: clinic-based role with in-person and telehealth work; crisis intervention and care coordination
- On-call components and after-hours stipends; mileage reimbursement

Responsibilities
- Conduct crisis screening, assessment and intervention for adult community members referred by local police, using telehealth and in-person approaches
- Determine appropriate level of care and the least restrictive setting for services
- Provide transitional support, advocacy and care coordination to initiate or resume ongoing mental health or substance use treatment
- Maintain availability via pre-programmed devices for police-referred calls; respond promptly during scheduled on-call hours
- Deliver crisis intervention and ongoing mental health treatment within the adult behavioral health program, including clients with intensive case management needs

Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling
- Current Michigan licensure in the applicable discipline
- Must obtain the Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) credential and Substance Abuse Treatment Specialist (SATS) credentials within 120 days of hire
- Must possess a CAADC credential, or be on an active, approved registered MCBAP certification development plan within six weeks of hire; application and development plan submission within 30 days of hire
- Demonstrated ability to engage adults with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders; trauma-informed approach
- Proficient with technology; strong organizational, verbal and written communication; capable of working independently
- Ability to work in clinical, office and community settings; must not require visa sponsorship

Benefits and Support
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan and paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement when using a personal vehicle (IRS standard)
- Training paid for by the agency
- On-call support with stipend for after-hours coverage
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Nationwide assignments and extension opportunities

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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Job Tags

Weekly pay, Daily paid, Ongoing contract, Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work

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