Physician 18 - Psychosomatic Medical Consultant

Salary: $92.11 - $129.49 Hourly
Location : Kalamazoo, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 3909-26-KPH-60-EST/FILL
Department: Health and Human Services - Hawthorn Center
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)


Job Description
The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our
This position functions as a psychosomatic medical consultant and physician for the Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital within the units Edward, Shrier and Palmer, including evaluating and treating patients with mental illness such as bi-bolar disorder, schizophrenia, alcohol and drug dependency, etc. This position provides consultative services regarding the correlation between psychiatric and medical diagnoses, trains other health care professionals and supports staff in the medical review of cases. Additionally, the physician performs diagnostic and treatment of medical and surgical service, prescribes treatments for patients with acute and/or chronic diseases and /or disorder, and provides medical care and treatment to patients in the care or custody of the state, including physical examinations, determination of interaction between mental and physical health and wellness, assessments of injuries/illnesses, preventive health measures, adverse drug reactions and drug interactions; and minor first aide to the staff at KPH and has unsupervised access to controlled substances.
This is a Drug and Alcohol tested (DART) position due to direct healthcare services provided to hospital patients on a regular basis.

The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.


To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here:
If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a medical degree from an accredited school of medicine.


Experience
Three years of post, medical degree, full-licensure experience in the practice of medicine or osteopathic medicine and surgery.

Additional Requirements and Information


Possession of a license to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine and surgery in Michigan.

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Accommodations
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Updated: 2/28/24
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PHYSICN - Do you possess a medical degree from an accredited school of medicine? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

• Yes
• No

02


PHYSICNA - Do you possess at least three years of post medical degree, full-licensure experience in the practice of medicine or osteopathic medicine and surgery?

• Yes
• No

03


PHYSICN - Do you possess a license to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine and surgery in Michigan? If so, please provide your license number in the Certification/Licenses section of your application.

• Yes
• No

04


Are you a current MDHHS employee classified as a Physician 18 interested in moving to the same classification and level at this location?

• Yes
• No

05


*Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Please select all that apply.

• I have been dismissed within the last two years
• I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years
• I have been suspended without pay within the last two years
• I have received a written reprimand within the last two years
• I have received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years
• I have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years
• I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me

06


*From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current state employee works for an actual state department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation, etc.)

• A current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee
• A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee in layoff status
• A current State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee
• A State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee in layoff status
• None of the above

07


Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Central Registry?

• Yes
• No

08


*Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?

• Yes
• No

09


*Do you have any objection to being fingerprinted or drug tested?

• Yes
• No

10


Are you willing and able to take and pass a physical examination specific to the ability to perform the physical related functions of this position listed in the position description?

• Yes
• No

11


In accordance with state law and federal regulatory requirements, are you willing and able to submit to and pass: a physical examination specific to the ability to perform the physical related functions of this position listed in the position description and other health-related testing and screening such as a Tuberculosis (TB) test, at the time of offer and during the duration of employment?

• Yes
• No

12


Did you attach a copy of your resume to your application? (Failure to do so will result in your application being screened out)

• Yes
• No

13


How would you reach and serve various groups or traditionally underserved communities?
14


Did you attach a copy of an official college/university transcript to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes
• No

Required Question