Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional-Substance Use Disorder (LPC, MSW, Social Worker)

State of Michigan; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Career Advancement

Vacation, Sick

Job summary

The State of Michigan, through the Michigan Department of Corrections, seeks a Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional to deliver comprehensive mental health evaluations and treatment within a multi-disciplinary team for inmates and special populations.

Position focuses on assessment, referrals, and continuity of care, including post-discharge planning, with a drug/alcohol testing requirement and license validation in Michigan.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or counseling.
• Michigan license to practice QMHP.
• 2+ years of QMHP experience for higher levels (9/10) within the Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health evaluation and treatment planning for prisoners.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and referrals.
• Coordinate continuity of care for prisoners discharged to the community.

Skills

Mental Health

Psychosocial Assessments

Education

Master's degree in psychology, social work, or counseling

Job description

Job Description

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.
MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer

here.
The Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team providing a range of professional treatment services to mentally ill and/or mentally disabled prisoners within the Michigan Department of Corrections. They work with hospitalized, medically ill and other special populations. The Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional is responsible for all aspects of the mental health evaluation, referral to the appropriate mental health level of care and treatment of the prisoners, monitoring their progress and ensuring continuity of care is not jeopardized. The Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional provides a full range of psychosocial assessments and evaluations, interventions, consultations and referral services as assigned by the supervisor. They assist with placement and obtaining services when the prisoner discharges to the community.

• This position is for Qualified Mental Health Professional - Substance Use Disorder***

Required Education And Experience

Education

Possession of a master's degree with a major in psychology, social work, or counseling.

Experience

Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional 9
No specific type or amount is required.

Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional 10
One year of professional experience providing QMHP services equivalent to a Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional 9.

Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional P11
Two years of professional experience providing QMHP services equivalent to a Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional, including one year equivalent to a Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional 10.

Additional Requirements And Information

• This position is for Qualified Mental Health Professional - Substance Use Disorder***

Positions in this class are test-designated and subject to pre-appointment, random-selection, and postaccident drug and alcohol testing.

Possession of a Michigan license to practice the applicable Qualified Mental Health Profession, which is required to practice as a psychologist, social worker, counselor, registered nurse, or other QMHP.

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Why Work for the State of Michigan?

• Competitive Salaries
• Career Advancement
• Vacation, Sick,