Psychologist 9-P11

State of Michigan; Tittabawassee Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Corrections seeks a Psychologist to provide comprehensive psychological services to prisoners, including evaluations, assessments, and treatment. Applicants must have a master's degree in psychology and appropriate licensing. This role entails working in a multi-disciplinary team and supporting community discharge services, contributing to the mental health of individuals in the correctional system.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Career Advancement

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Deferred Compensation Plans

Paid Parental Leave

Twelve Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Possession of a master's degree in psychology required.
• Licenses to practice psychology in Michigan necessary.
• Experience as a psychologist at various levels based on position.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of psychological evaluations and tests.
• Function as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Deliver sex offender treatment and assessment services.

Skills

Psychological evaluations

Intervention techniques

Psychological assessments

Consultation services

Mental health monitoring

Education

Master's degree in psychology

Job description

The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC employs nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members. We offer many benefits and services to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

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 also functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team providing psychological services to prisoners, some with severe mental disorders. Responsibilities include providing sex offender treatment, assessment services, and working with community supervision/treatment for sex offenders. The psychologist also works with hospitalized, medically ill, and other special populations. They are responsible for mental health evaluations, referrals, monitoring progress, and ensuring continuity of care, including assisting with community discharge services.

Education: Possession of a master's degree in psychology.

Experience:

• Psychologist 9: No specific experience 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, including one year equivalent to a Psychologist 10.

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications: Possession of a temporary master's limited license, master's limited license, doctoral limited license, or full license to practice psychology in Michigan. Job specifications and position descriptions are available here.

Why Work for the State of Michigan?

• 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), with employer match up to 7%
• Twelve Paid Holidays and Day Off for Major Elections
• Paid Parental Leave: up to 12 weeks of paid leave following birth or adoption

All required documents must be attached and submitted via NEOGOV for consideration. Applicants attaching transcripts must provide official transcripts indicating degree and graduation date. More info on official transcripts here. Unofficial or web-based transcripts are not accepted.

If you need assistance uploading documents, contact the Office of Career Services at 800-788-1766.

The Department of Corrections may screen out applicants with felony convictions per Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants with misdemeanor or felony convictions are ineligible until completing all sentences, including parole or probation.

Employment requires high ethical standards and loyalty. All employees must report potential conflicts of interest. Review Ethical Standards and Conduct (no form required).