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The employee is responsible for performing a variety of departmental technician responsibilities while maintaining compliance with the Mental Health Code, MDHHS Administrative Rules, and WRPH standard operating procedures. This position supports departmental programs, services and activities using independent judgement in making decisions based on above-mentioned policies and procedural guidelines. This position coordinates and oversees all admissions to the hospital including emergency admission and administrative transfers. This position processes information requests from SHA, Michigan Courts, prosecutor, defense attorney and law enforcement agencies. This position requires the individual to work independently in maintaining hospital wide resolution to problems. This position is responsible for coordinating, scheduling and overseeing forensic evaluations and a variety of court hearings as well as coordinating, facilitating and processing legal documentation involving clients in court proceedings.
The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing. To be considered for this position you must:-
Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
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Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
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Attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions(Download PDF reader)
All staff with start dates on/after 08/17/2026 will train at the Southeast Michigan Psychiatric Hospital (SMPH) in Northville but, upon completion of training may work at the Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital (WRPH) until their position/classification officially moves from WRPH to SMPH at a date yet to be determined. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Education
Education typically acquired through completion of high school
Experience
Departmental Technician 7
One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 7-level in state service.
Departmental Technician 8
One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 8-level in state service.
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One year of experience as a technician or paraprofessional equivalent to the entry level in state service.
Departmental Technician E9
One year of experience as a supervisor of administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.
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One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.
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Two years of experience as a technician or paraprofessional, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate level in state service.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
View the entire job specification at: Departmental Technician 7-E9
View the entire job description: Departmental Technician 7-E9
The physical location of this position is 30901 Palmer Rd Westland MI 48186. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applications interviewed will be notified of the results.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process, including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.
As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal record check.
The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.
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