Psychologist 9-P11

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. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. 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 functions as a member of a multi‑disciplinary treatment team providing psychological services to prisoners, including those diagnosed with severe mental disorders. The psychologist also provides sex offender treatment and assessment services, and works with community supervision/treatment for sex offenders, hospitalized, medically ill, and other special populations. The psychologist is responsible for mental health evaluations, referrals to appropriate levels of care, treatment of prisoners, monitoring progress, ensuring continuity of care, and assisting with placement and obtaining services when the prisoner discharges to the community. Education Possession of a master's degree in psychology. Experience No specific type or amount is required for Psychologist 9. One year of professional experience providing psychological treatment equivalent to a Psychologist 9 for Psychologist 10. Two years of professional experience equivalent to a Psychologist 10, including one year of equivalent experience for Psychologist P11. Qualifications High level of knowledge and skill as a clinical or counseling psychologist, good professional judgment, knowledge in individual and group psychotherapy, assessment, crisis intervention, and interpersonal communication. Benefits 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 employer match up to 7% Twelve paid holidays and day off for major elections Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks immediately following birth or adoption of a child Additional Information 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 convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation. All employees must meet high ethical standards and are required to report any possible conflict of interest. Employees are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Michigan