Application Process

West Michigan Community Mental Health System has a multi-step application process. The steps include the following:

  1. About the Applicant Profile

    If you are a first time user of our recruiting website, you will need to create a profile in our system by completing the information below. Please note the following:

    • You must answer each question to successfully create your Applicant Profile.
    • Creating a profile requires a valid email address so that we may communicate with you during the application process. If you do not have an email address, you may register for a free email account at www.gmail.com, www.hotmail.com, www.yahoo.com, or another provider of your choice.
    • When creating a profile please be sure to use your legal first name and last name rather than any nicknames by which you may be known and the last four digits of your social security number (SSN). This will allow you to apply for other positions, if you desire, and only update any information in your application that has changed since your initial application was submitted.
    • This site is secure and your personal information will remain confidential. For more information please review the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
    • Please make note of your Applicant Profile information as you will need it in order to access your applicant profile in the future if you wish to apply for other positions with our organization.
  2. About the Application

    West Michigan Community Mental Health System requires that all external applicants complete the Application for Employment. The following are some tips that will assist you in this process:

    First Time Applicants

    • Gather information about your education; licenses, registrations, and / or certifications; work history; and professional reference contact information.
    • It is estimated that it will take approximately 30 minutes to complete the application.
    • All fields in the application must be completed. You may not respond to any section by entering “See Resume”. If a question does not apply, please enter “NA”.
    • Upon completion of the application, please click “Submit” and your application will be forwarded to Human Resources. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
    • If you experience any difficulties with completing the application and need assistance, please contact Human Resources by sending an email to HumanResources@wmcmhs.org or by calling (231) 845-6294.

    Returning Applicants:

    • Once you log in, your previously completed Application for Employment will be available for your review and updating, if necessary.
    • Simply tab through each field and make any changes. Then electronically sign and date your application and click on “Submit”.
  3. About the Waiver and Release for Background Check

    West Michigan Community Mental Health System requires that all external applicants complete the Authorization to Obtain Information and General Release form. The following are some tips that will assist you in completing this form:

    First Time Applicants:

    • You will need your driver’s license and social security number to complete this form.
    • All fields in the form must be completed. If a question does not apply, please enter “NA”.
    • Upon completion of the form, please click “Submit” and your form will be forwarded to Human Resources. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.

    Returning Applicants:

    • Once you log in, your previously completed Authorization to Obtain Information and General Release form will be available for your review and updating, if necessary.
    • Simply tab through each field and make any changes. Then electronically sign and date the form and click on “Submit”.

    If you experience any difficulties with completing the form and need assistance, please contact Human Resources by sending an email to HumanResources@wmcmhs.org or by calling (231) 845-6294.

    Your rights are protected under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. For information about your rights, click the following link: http://www.ftc.gov/os/2004/07/040709fcraappxf.pdf.

  4. Submission of Cover Letter and Resume

    West Michigan Community Mental Health System requires that all external applicants submit a cover letter and a resume in order to complete the application process.

All four steps must be completed successfully in order for an individual to be considered a bona fide applicant eligible for employment.

Upon review of the information submitted and the background check results, applicants will be notified if they are selected to move forward in the application process. Those who are selected will be required to complete an electronic business skills assessment online from their home and, if successful, to complete additional assessments of these skills in our Ludington office.

Qualified applicants will then be invited to interview by phone or on site to further explore the job opportunity and the possible fit for both the applicant and West Michigan Community Mental Health System.

We understand the commitment of time and energy involved in the job search process for applicants. Although not every applicant will ultimately become a member of our team, we promise to treat all applicants with the dignity and respect they deserve. All applicants who complete the four steps in our application process will be contacted.

If you have already completed your Applicant Profile or, if you are a returning applicant and need to update your Applicant Profile, please Log On to view and update your profile.