Psychologist 9-P11

State of Michigan; Whitmore Lake (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Career advancement

Vacation, Sick, and Leave benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking a psychologist to provide a full range of psychological evaluations, tests, interventions and referral services for prisoners, including those with severe mental disorders.

The psychologist will train staff in matters of psychology and mental illness and function as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team to provide a range of psychological services to prisoners and assist with placement and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology required.
• Licensure to practice psychology in Michigan required.
• Experience level varies by Psychologist level.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological evaluations and treatments for prisoners.
• Train staff in psychology and mental illness matters.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Coordinate placement and services during prisoner discharge.

Skills

Psychology

Mental health

Interdisciplinary

Education

Master's degree in psychology

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 Employerhere.

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.

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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.

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.

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.