Rights Representative 12 - Senior Rights Advisor (Westland/Northville or Saline) - MDHHS ORR

Davenport University
Davenport University

Posted on Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies: (2) vacancies at the Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital (WRPH) located in Westland, MI and will be reassigned to Northville, MI when the new facility opens in October 2026; and (1) vacancy at the Center for Forensic Psychiatry (CFP) located in Saline, MI

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan. (Download PDF reader)

Position serves as a Senior Rights Advisor in a state mental health facility. Reviews all recipient rights complaints received and completes the required complaint resolution process within the established time frames. Conducts rights investigations in a thorough manner and draws sound conclusions based upon the relevant evidence obtained. The Senior Rights Advisor handles complex complaints and issues that require advanced knowledge of the Michigan Health Code (MHC) Public Act 258 of 1974. These complex issues and complaints would be cases that involve serious injury, death or sexual abuse, that may result in the termination of facility staff. Maintains accurate and complete data in the complaint tracking system and in the individual case files. Provides recipient rights training for facility staff and is available for consultation on rights related issues. Interacts with and provides consultation and training for facility recipients as requested or needed. Completes regular monitoring of recipient living units and attends Individual Plan of Service (IPOS) meetings, and other facility meetings as appropriate to ensure rights are being protected during service delivery. Attends facility meetings as appropriate to ensure Rights Advisor staff are aware of ongoing or changes to hospital guidelines and procedures. The Senior Rights Advisor attends additional meetings, Behavior Management/Treatment Committee, Management, Administrative Staff, Person-Centered Planning, and Policy and Procedure Committee, to provide advice and consultation to ensure compliance with the Public Health Code relevant to recipient rights.

Position Description
Job Specification

To be considered for this position you must:

  • apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
  • relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
  • attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
  • attach a cover letter.
  • If applicable, 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. Please review Civil Service's guidelines regarding Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts (michigan.gov)
  • Be able to meet the Long-Term Care Background Check Requirement/SubClass Code and the State Operated Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital Requirement/SubClass Code:
    • LTCBC - Position has direct access to a patient or resident, or to a patient’s or resident’s property, financial information, medical records, treatment information, or any other identifying information. As authorized under MCL 333.20173a, MCL 330.1134a, and MCL 440.734b, incumbents must pass and comply with the Long-Term Care (LTC) Background Check at the time of hire and during the duration of employment. The LTC Background Check includes a state and federal fingerprint-based criminal history record check and placement on statewide rapback.
    • SPHCLEAR - Position completes work at a State Operated Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital and must abide by state law and federal regulatory requirements with health-related testing and screening to ensure and maintain the safety and well-being of patients. Incumbents are subject to health-related testing and screening at the time of hire and during the duration of employment.
Failure to complete any of the above may result in your application being screened out as incomplete. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions (Download PDF reader)

Required Education and Experience

Education
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major.

Experience
Rights Representative 12 - Three years of professional experience in the investigation and evaluation of rights complaints, or rights advocacy equivalent to a Rights Representative, including one year equivalent to a Rights Representative P11 or Civil Rights Representative P11.

Alternate Education and Experience

Additional Requirements and Information

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.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of these positions will be in a State Operated Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital: WRPH - 30901 Palmer Rd, Westland, MI/18471 Haggerty Road in Northville Township, MI or CFP - 8303 Platt Road, Saline, MI. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered. Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

  • A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
  • A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
  • Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.
As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check. Due to the nature of this position, an extensive background check will be conducted on those candidates being considered for the vacancy.

The Department of Health and Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For information about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

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Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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