The mission of the LMAS District Health Department is to protect your health and promote your wellness.
Career Opportunities
Resumes/applications may be submitted to:
LMAS District Health Department
Attn: Human Resources
14150 Hamilton Lake Rd.
Newberry, MI 49868
By e-mail: hr@lmasdhd.org
Click here to print an application.
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SOCIAL WORKERS & REGISTERED NURSES
LMAS District Health Department is seeking to contract Licensed Social Workers & Registered Nurses for our Maternal Infant Health (MIHP) home visiting program in Alger, Delta and Menominee Counties. Candidate must have a minimum 1 year experience providing community health, pediatric and/or maternal/infant services.
Please send letter of interest and resume to Leann Espinoza at lespinoza@lmasdhd.org
Positions Open Until Filled
CLERICAL POSITION
LMAS District Health Department is accepting applications for a full-time clerical position in our Newberry office. Job duties include computer data entry, filing, customer service, typing, compiling reports and other clerical duties as needed. Excellent people and computer skills, and experience in an office environment required. Travel may be required.
CLERICAL POSITION
LMAS District Health Department is accepting applications for a full-time clerical position based in the School Based Health Centers at SAINTS Health Center in St. Ignace, 3 days per week & The C.A.M.P. in Newberry, 2 days per week. Job duties include computer data entry, filing, customer service, typing, compiling reports, and other clerical duties as needed.
Excellent people and computer skills, and experience in an office environment required. Travel will be necessary, as time will be split between the two schools. An agency vehicle may be available depending upon availability.
SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
LMAS District Health Department is accepting applications for a school-based Mental Health Specialist to independently provide on-site comprehensive mental health services from mild to moderate severity, working between Manistique and Munising Middle & High Schools. This position is regular full-time with benefits. The ideal candidate will have experience in providing confidential intake, risk assessment, treatment planning and evidence based treatment delivery to children, adolescents and young adults. The successful candidate will work closely and collaborate with community resources (health providers, school staff, etc.) as appropriate to develop a comprehensive treatment plan in effort to meet individual and/or family needs.
Requirements: Must hold a minimum of a master’s level degree in an appropriate discipline and shall be licensed to practice in Michigan as a Licensed Master Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor.
FINANCE SPECIALIST
The LMAS District Health Department is accepting applications for a Finance Specialist position in our Newberry office. This position is full-time with benefits. The successful candidate must have extensive knowledge of billing and accounting procedures to function independently following defined guidelines. This position includes a variety of accounting tasks involving a high degree of skill and accuracy.
An Associate’s Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance, and a minimum of three years of accounting and billing experience is preferred.
COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER
LMAS District Health Department is accepting applications for a Community Health Worker (CHW), based in either our Manistique or Munising office. The CHW will facilitate needed health and human services for pregnant mothers/infants with history of, current or at risk for substance use disorders to secure better health outcomes. CHW’s are valuable to their clients by being culturally and geographically connected to the communities they live and work in. Through home visiting in partnership with the Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP) and Healthy Families UP, the CHW links clients to community resources, and assists them in overcoming barriers to substance use, health, social services, education, and employment.
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent is required, CHW credentials and experience with social services, substance use disorders and public health is preferred. Possession of a valid MI driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel is required. Excellent customer service skills, knowledge of maternal/infant health, and knowledge of core functions and essential services or public health is a plus.
PEER RECOVERY COACH
LMAS District Health Department is accepting applications for a Peer Recovery Coach. This position is full-time with benefits. A Peer Recovery Coach is someone who has lived with substance use disorder and is committed to recovery. The Peer Recovery Coach will provide non-clinical services intended to aid individuals in establishing and maintaining individual recovery. The peer recovery coach will promote a recovery-based approach with an emphasis on respect, self-direction, and empowerment by providing peer support, personal assistance, education on community resources, and other supportive services for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). The successful candidate will provide services within target areas of the
LMAS District, in collaboration with local sheriff offices, jails, and treatment courts.
A high school diploma and minimum of two years of sobriety while working a recovery program preferred. Good verbal and written communication skills a must. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage time and prioritize multiple tasks. Willingness to share personal substance use recovery experiences with clients, as appropriate. Knowledge of recovery support systems, experience facilitating recovery groups, and working knowledge of the criminal justice system preferred.