Qualified Mental Health Professional 9-P11

State of Michigan; Ionia (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Michigan Department of Corrections as a Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional. In this role, you will provide essential mental health services to prisoners, ensuring their ongoing treatment and support. With competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals with mental illness.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Career advancement

Comprehensive benefits

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Possession of a Michigan license to practice as a psychologist, social worker, or related field.
• Experience as either a QMHP 9, 10, or P11 depending on the level applied for.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health evaluations and ensure continuity of care.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams.

Skills

Mental health counseling

Crisis intervention

Treatment planning

Effective communication

Education

Master's degree in psychology, social work, or counseling

Job description

The Michigan Department of Corrections 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 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 here.

The Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional functions as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team providing professional mental health services to prisoners with mental illness or disability. Responsibilities include mental health evaluations, referrals, monitoring progress, ensuring continuity of care, psychosocial assessments, interventions, consultations, and assisting with community discharge services.

Education

Possession of a master's degree in psychology, social work, or counseling.

Experience

Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional 9
No specific experience required.

Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional 10
One year of professional experience providing QMHP services equivalent to a Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional 9.

Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional P11
Two years of professional experience providing QMHP services, including one year equivalent to a Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional 10.

Additional Requirements:

Possession of a Michigan license to practice as a psychologist, social worker, counselor, registered nurse, or other QMHP. Positions are drug-tested and may require pre- and post-employment testing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of mental health counseling, assessments, crisis intervention, and treatment planning.
• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships, work with other disciplines, and make independent clinical judgments.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including court testimony.

Position located at Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility, Ionia, MI.

Why Work for the State of Michigan?

• Competitive salaries, career advancement, comprehensive benefits, paid holidays, parental leave, and retirement plans.

To apply, submit your application online via NEOGOV, including a resume, cover letter, official transcripts, and references. Current MDOC employees must include their supervisor as a reference. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Questions? Call the Office of Career Services at 800-788-1766.

Note: Applicants with felony convictions may be screened out per state law. All employees must adhere to ethical standards and report conflicts of interest. New hires will complete required training as part of onboarding.