Psychologist 9-P11

State of Michigan; Tittabawassee Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career advancement

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

State of Michigan's Department of Corrections is seeking a psychologist to provide comprehensive mental health evaluations and treatments for prisoners, including sex offender programs, within a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes continuity of care, staff training, and collaboration with community services upon discharge.

The ideal candidate holds a master's degree in psychology, a valid Michigan license, and relevant experience with clinical populations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology required.
• Valid psychology license in Michigan required.
• Experience with prison or clinical populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological evaluations, tests, and treatments to prisoners.
• Serve on a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Train staff on psychology matters and interface with community services.

Skills

Masters in psychology

License to practice psychology

Experience with clinical populations

Education

Master's degree in psychology

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 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.

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.

Required Education And Experience

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.

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.

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) 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.

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.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

Updated: 2/28/24