Mental Health Services Manager 13

State of Michigan; Whitmore Lake (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking a Mental Health Services Manager 13 to lead the planning, management, and coordination of mental health treatment across correctional facilities. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to integrate mental health services within complex correctional operations.

You will work closely with Health Care and Correctional Facilities Administration to provide flexible, quality responses to mental health needs of

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a nursing master with psychiatry CN specialty.
• Four years of professional post-master’s experience in mental health within corrections.
• Michigan license in good standing to practice in the qualified mental health profession.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, supervise, coordinate and control all mental health treatment in correctional facilities within their area.
• Collaborate with Health Care and Correctional Facilities Administration to provide flexible mental health responses.
• Participate as a member of the Warden’s Management Team and advise on procedures and policy changes.

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or counseling; or a master's degree in nursing with a clinical nurse specialty in psychiatry

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.

Planning, management, supervision, coordination, and control of all mental health treatment located in correctional facilities within their area of control. Management functions include integration of mental health services in correctional facilities, working closely with Health Care and Correctional Facilities Administration to provide quality and flexible response to mental health needs of prisoners. Functions as a member of the Warden’s Management Team and participates/advises on procedures and policy changes.

Education

Possession of a master’s degree with a major in psychology, social work, or counseling; or a master's degree in nursing with a clinical nurse specialty in psychiatry.

Experience

Mental Health Services Manager 13

Four years of professional post-masters experience as a Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner, or other qualified mental health professional in the areas of mental illness or developmental disabilities including two years equivalent to the experienced level (P11) or one year equivalent to the advanced level (12) in state service.

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

Possession of a Michigan license in good standing to practice within the scope of the qualified mental health profession as a psychologist, social worker, counselor, or registered nurse.

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The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017.

Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

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As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application.

Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.