Psychologist 9-P11

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Career Advancement

Vacation, Sick, and School and Family/

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insur

Long-Term Disability, Long-Term Care,

Flexible Spending Accounts

457 and 401(k) with employer match

Twelve Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The State of Michigan, Department of Corrections is seeking a psychologist to provide comprehensive psychological evaluations, tests and interventions for prisoners, including sex offender treatment and crisis intervention. The role will train staff and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care upon release.

The successful candidate will hold a master's degree in psychology and bring relevant clinical or counseling psychology expertise, with a commitment to serving a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology is required.
• One year of professional experience providing psychological treatment equivalent to a Psychologist 9.
• Two years of professional experience providing psychological treatment equivalent to a Psychologist, including one year at Psychologist 10 level.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychological evaluations, tests, interventions and referrals as assigned.
• Train staff in psychology and mental illness matters.
• Provide a full spectrum of psychological services to prisoners and collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Counseling psychology

Crisis intervention

Assessment

Interpersonal communication

Education

Master's degree in psychology

Job description

About the Michigan Department of Corrections

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 psychologist provides a full range of psychological evaluations, tests, interventions, consultations and referral services as assigned by the supervisor. The Psychologist will train staff in matters of psychology and mental illness. This position will also function as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team providing a range of psychological services to prisoners within the Michigan Department of Corrections, some who may be diagnosed with severe mental disorders. They provide a full spectrum of sex offender treatment, assessment services and will work with community supervision/treatment for sex offenders. They also work with hospitalized, medically ill and other special populations. The psychologist 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. They also assist with placement and obtaining services when the prisoner discharges to the community.

Education

Possession of a master's degree in psychology.

Experience

Psychologist 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Psychologist 10

One year of professional experience providing psychological treatment equivalent to a Psychologist 9.

Psychologist P11

Two years of professional experience providing psychological treatment equivalent to a Psychologist, including one year equivalent to a Psychologist 10. High level of knowledge and skill as a clinical or counseling psychologist, good professional judgment, knowledge in individual and group psychotherapy, assessment, crisis intervention and interpersonal communication.

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• Career Advancement
• Vacation, Sick, and School and Community Leave
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability, Long-Term Care, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Deferred Compensation Plans 457 and 401(k) including contribution and employer match up to total of 7%
• Twelve Paid Holidays and Day Off for Major Elections
• Paid Parental Leave-Provides eligible individuals up to 12 weeks of paid leave immediately following birth or adoption of a child.

Legal and Eligibility

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.

Ethical Standards

REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. 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.

Training Requirements

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.