Social Work Job Board
Welcome to the MSU School of Social Work Online Job Board! The purpose of this online portal is to strengthen and expand the way we share employment opportunities with student and alumni job seekers beyond the SWJOBS email list.
Below, you will find employment opportunities we receive from employers, colleagues, and partners in our network that MSW and BSW degree-holders are eligible for. We are committed to sharing jobs in all areas of social work: clinical, macro, mezzo, organizational and human services, policy/advocacy, community organizing, entry-level positions, and beyond.
*AN IMPORTANT NOTE TO EMPLOYERS, OUR PARTNERS, AND ANYONE WISHING TO SHARE AN OPPORTUNITY ON THIS BOARD: You must fill out this Qualtrics survey for your opportunity to be posted. The position must be related to social work and be through an organization. Private, direct care placements will not be shared.
NOTE TO JOB SEEKERS: Questions related to these positions should be directed to the employers as we have no information beyond what is posted below.
Please check back often as we will be adding new opportunities regularly.
Current Postings
-
Online Trauma Therapist - Embodied Wellness, PLLC
-
Post MSW Fellow - University of Michigan, Mary A. Rackham Institute Psychological Clinic
Job Title: Post MSW Fellow
Posting Date: 11/15/2023
Closing Date: 1/12/2024
Position Type: Micro
Description: The Psychological Clinic at the University of Michigan offers a full-time, 12-month Post-MSW Graduate Fellowship, an advanced clinical training program for a clinical social worker with a limited license in the State of Michigan. The fellowship begins on February 1, 2024, and ends on January 31, 2025, with a possible extension for a second year. The program's mission is to advance practice competency, professionalism, and leadership in the field of clinical social work.
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Education Requirement: Eligible applicants must have satisfactorily completed an accredited Social Work Master's Program.
Qualifications Required: Must hold a Limited License in Social Work in the State of Michigan (LLMSW).
Salary, Compensation, or Pay Range: $31,200 stipend.
Contact: Anu Agrawal, LMSW
Email: anuagra@umich.edu
Employer Website: Mary A. Rackham Institute - Psychological Clinic
Link to Apply: Apply Here
Additional Comments: Comprehensive health care through the University of Michigan is available, along with paid time off and professional development time.
-
Extension Educator - MSU Extension
-
Therapist - Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan
Job Title: Therapist
Posting Date: 11/7/23
Closing Date: 11/30/23
Position Type: Micro
Description: The Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan is seeking dedicated therapists to join their team. The team specializes in various therapeutic approaches such as play therapy with trauma-informed methodology, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). The center encourages the integration of diverse modalities to enhance their professional and collaborative team.
Location: Full-time position with benefits in the agency’s Petoskey and Cheboygan offices.
Education Requirement: Master’s level (LMSW, LPC, LMFT) or limited license (LLMSW, LLC, LLMFT) therapists preferred.
Qualifications Required: Master’s level (LMSW, LPC, LMFT) or limited license (LLMSW, LLC, LLMFT) therapists preferred.
Salary, Compensation, or Pay Range: Starting at $52,000/year, commensurate with experience.
Contact: Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan, 423 Porter Street, Petoskey, MI 49770
Email: info@wrcnm.org
Employer Website: Women's Resource Center of Northern Michigan
Link to Apply: Not provided
Additional Comments: Benefits include health/vision/dental insurance, a $25,000 life insurance policy, paid time off and 11 paid holidays, 401(k) profit sharing with no match requirement, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to the employee, opportunities for continued education and professional development, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualification, and free supervision by experienced therapists to meet licensing requirements.
-
Adult Case Manager - The Right Door for Hope, Recovery and Wellness
Job Title: Adult Case Manager
Posting Date: 11/6/23
Closing Date: 12/6/23
Position Type: Micro
Description: The Right Door for Hope, Recovery and Wellness is looking for a caring and motivated individual to provide full-time case management services to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. This role involves the examination, evaluation, and treatment of individuals within the scope of the case manager's expertise.
Location: Ionia County
Education Requirement: Minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Counseling with three years of experience, or a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage & Family Therapy with one year of experience.
Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage & Family Therapy, with relevant experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of individuals.
Salary, Compensation, or Pay Range: $54,168 – $71,948, dependent upon experience and credentials.
Contact: Human Resources at The Right Door
Email: humanresources@rightdoor.org
Employer Website: www.rightdoor.org
Link to Apply: Not provided
Additional Comments: The Right Door offers a range of benefits including eligibility for public student loan forgiveness (PSLF), excellent health, vision, dental, and life insurance benefits, paid time off (PTO) and holidays, longevity incentive payments, employer-provided supervision hours, and extensive opportunities for employer-paid training and education, as well as tuition reimbursement. The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
-
Children's Case Manager - - The Right Door for Hope, Recovery and Wellness
Job Title: Children's Case Manager
Posting Date: 11/6/23
Closing Date: 12/26/23
Position Type: Micro
Description: The Right Door is seeking a motivated and caring individual for a full-time Children's Case Manager position. This role involves providing services to children with developmental disabilities and/or serious emotional disturbance and their families. The case manager will be responsible for case coordination, including collaboration with various social community agencies.
Location: Ionia County
Education Requirement: A Bachelor's Degree in a mental health related field with 3 years experience working with the identified populations is required, or a Master's Degree in a mental health related field with 1 year experience is preferred.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in a mental health related field.
- Experience working with children with developmental disabilities and/or serious emotional disturbance.
- Strong ability to work with children and their families.
- Skills in case coordination and collaboration with social community agencies.
Salary, Compensation, or Pay Range: Starting salary is $54,168 - $71,948, dependent upon experience and credentials.
Contact: Human Resources at The Right Door
Email: humanresources@rightdoor.org
Employer Website: The Right Door for Hope, Recovery and Wellness
Link to Apply: Not provided
Additional Comments: The Right Door is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) agency offering excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, life insurance; paid time off (PTO) and holidays; longevity incentive payment; employer-provided supervision hours; and extensive opportunities for employer-paid training and education. The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
-
Intake Initial Assessment Clinician - The Right Door for Hope, Recovery and Wellness
Job Title: Intake Initial Assessment Clinician
Posting Date: 11/6/23
Closing Date: 12/6/23
Position Type: Micro
Description: The Right Door for Hope, Recovery and Wellness is seeking a full-time clinician for their Ionia County office. The role involves providing clinical screenings and assessments to determine the appropriate services or level of care and referrals for individuals served. The clinician will work with children and adults diagnosed with mild-to-severe mental illnesses, substance use issues, and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Location: Ionia County
Education Requirement: Licensure as a Limited or Fully Licensed Social Worker, Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Registered Nurse are desired.
Qualifications Required: Licensure as a Limited or Fully Licensed Social Worker, Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Registered Nurse.
Salary, Compensation, or Pay Range: $56,876 - $71,948, dependent on experience and credentials.
Contact: Human Resources at The Right Door
Email: humanresources@rightdoor.org
Employer Website: www.rightdoor.org
Link to Apply: Not provided
Additional Comments: The Right Door is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) agency offering excellent health, vision, dental, life insurance benefits, and paid time off/holidays.
-
Behavioral Health Therapist - Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc.
Job Title: Behavioral Health Therapist
Posting Date: 11/2/2023
Closing Date: 12/31/2023
Position Type: Micro
Description: This role at NMHSI involves providing traditional counseling as well as integrated behavioral health services to patients as part of the patient-centered health model (PCMH). The Behavioral Health Therapist will work in an integrated team-based model of care to improve patients’ psychosocial functioning and health at the NMHSI clinic in Shelby, Michigan.
Location: Shelby, Michigan
Education Requirement: MSW (Master of Social Work)
Qualifications Required: LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) or LLMSW (Limited Licensed Master Social Worker)
Salary, Compensation, or Pay Range: $63,000 to $81,000
Contact: Caiti Anthony, HR Generalist
Email: canthony@nmhsi.org
Employer Website: Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc.
Link to Apply: Career Opportunities at NMHSI
Additional Comments: Benefits include 11 paid holidays, a generous PTO policy, a 401k match, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, a choice of two health plans that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid CME hours and reimbursement, and a willingness to reimburse for moving expenses.
-
Director of Children's Home - Cristo Rey Community Center
Job Title: Director of Children's Home
Posting Date: 10/27/23
Closing Date: 12/31/23
Position Type: Mezzo
Description: The Director of Children's Home at Cristo Rey Community Center will ensure administrative and clinical standards of quality and compliance are met or exceeded as established through accreditation, licensing, contractual agreements, or other regulatory bodies. Responsibilities include overseeing recruitment, hiring, supervision/evaluation, and termination of program staff in collaboration with Human Resources, functioning as a member of the union contract negotiation team, maintaining and creating contacts/collaborations with service organizations, and promoting program services.
Location: Lansing, MI
Education Requirement: A Master’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, guidance and counseling, education, business administration, or public administration.
Qualifications Required:
- Minimum of five years of experience in a senior leadership position in a human services agency or equivalent is preferred.
- Proven track record in operations and leading complex organizational projects.
- LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker).
- A valid Michigan Driver License, access to reliable transportation, and appropriate insurance.
- Physical and emotional capability to handle job demands and work with traumatic information.
Salary, Compensation, or Pay Range: $70,000 - $80,000 annually.
Contact: Joseph Garcia
Email: jgarcia@cristoreycommunity.org
Employer Website: Cristo Rey Community Center Opportunities
Link to Apply: Apply Here
Additional Comments: This position offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact the lives of vulnerable children and to contribute meaningfully to the community.
-
KCRC Intervention Program Manager - Michigan State University
Job Title: KCRC Intervention Program Manager
Posting Date: 11/14/2023
Closing Date: 11/14/2025
Position Type: Macro
Description:
- The position involves working at the Kinship Care Resource Center (KCRC) within MSU's School of Social Work.
- It focuses on developing and studying an intervention model aimed at improving caregiver well-being and satisfaction.
- The role includes consulting with regional provider teams, providing feedback on program tools, facilitating communication with referral agencies and kin families, and supporting intervention providers.
- The position is funded until September 30, 2024, with a possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.
Location: East Lansing, Michigan
Educational Requirement: Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related field
Qualifications Required:
- Minimum of 2 years post-graduate work experience.
- Eligible for professional licensure in respective field in the State of Michigan.
- Experience in CQI, direct services to families, and supervising staff.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and CRM systems.
- Central Registry Clearance and ICHAT check.
- Access to transportation for statewide travel.
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Contact Details: Not specified
Employer Website: MSU School of Social Work
Link to Apply: Apply Here
Additional Comments:
- This position offers the opportunity for some remote work as mutually agreed upon.
- The role includes standard work hours with occasional weekends and evenings.
- The application review begins on November 21, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.
- Part of a dynamic academic and research environment at MSU, contributing to significant social work initiatives.
Recruitment Events
If you would like to add a recruitment event from your organization, please use the form below to submit your event. This will then be added to the school calendar that our students use. Please make sure that your event includes social work positions. Submissions with incomplete information will not be posted. Please allow 72 hours for your event to be posted in our calendar. If you have any further questions, please contact the Student Supports Coordinator at vargasra@msu.edu.