Dedicated to providing county residents with disease prevention, environmental hazard protection, health promotion and emergency management through education and advocacy.
Career Opportunities
School Nurse
LMAS District Health Department is accepting applications for a Registered Nurse based in one of our four district offices. This position is temporary, full-time with benefits. The successful candidate will provide nursing services in various schools within the district including health screenings, administering medication, educating students and staff on health procedures, and consulting teachers, administration and other school staff regarding student care.
Michigan nursing license and BLS/CPR certification is required. Electronic health record experience desirable; computer literacy is a must. Travel will be required.
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 on location at Engadine Consolidated 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.
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.
Administrative Assistant
The LMAS District Health Department is accepting applications for a full-time Administrative Assistant in our St. Ignace office. Duties include: meeting coordination, agenda setting, client surveys, correspondence, coordination of activities, and acting as liaison to various work groups. Special or technical training equivalent to several years of college, with course work in medical secretarial, office management, office machines, computers, etc. preferred. A minimum of three to five years of progressively more responsible secretarial/clerical experience or the equivalent required, preferably within a health department setting.
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
LMAS is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with previous experience in the treatment of substance use disorders (SUD).
The right candidate will have an opportunity to work with a committed team of professionals to provide increased access to evidence-based SUD treatments.
Job Duties include:
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Coordinating CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) accreditation of organization
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Coordinate patients’ progress and treatment plans with an active multi-disciplinary team including peer recovery coaches, nurses, and social workers.
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Evaluate patients for medication-assisted treatments, working collaboratively with staff to ensure continuity of care after discharge.
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Acquire knowledge of the most up-to-date evidence-based practices in the field.
A buprenorphine waiver and experience with outpatient rehabilitation is a plus but not necessary. If not waivered, application for one must be done upon hire.
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
Environmental Specialist
LMAS District Health Department is currently accepting applications for an Environmental Specialist, based our Munising office. This position is full-time with benefits. Duties include: inspecting and evaluating premises and establishments having public health significance, such as food service establishments, on-site waste water, public swimming pools, private water supplies, etc., to ensure compliance with applicable codes and laws; plan review and issuance of permits. Successful candidate will have knowledge of state and local laws pertaining to Environmental Health, and the ability to use a computer for word processing and program applications related to Environmental Health, and a valid drivers license. Position requires a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or related field. Registration in the state of Michigan or REHS is preferred. Travel will be required.