Psychologist -P11

Position: Psychologist 9-P11

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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 psychology and mental illness. This position will also function as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team providing psychological services to prisoners, some with severe mental disorders. Responsibilities include providing sex offender treatment, assessment services, and working with community supervision/treatment for sex offenders.

They also work with hospitalized, medically ill, and other special populations. The psychologist is responsible for mental health evaluations, referrals, monitoring progress, and ensuring continuity of care, including assistance with community discharge services.

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Education
Possession of a master's degree in psychology.

Experience

Psychologist 9
No specific experience 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, including one year equivalent to Psychologist 10. High-level knowledge and skill as a clinical or counseling psychologist, good judgment, and expertise in psychotherapy, assessment, crisis intervention, and interpersonal communication.

All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered. Attach official college transcripts indicating degree type and graduation date. More info on official transcripts here. Unofficial or web-based transcripts will not be accepted.

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) with employer match up to 7%
• Twelve Paid Holidays and Day Off for Major Elections
• Paid Parental Leave: up to 12 weeks of paid leave following birth or adoption of a child.

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The Department of Corrections may screen out applicants with felony convictions per Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants with misdemeanor or felony convictions are ineligible until completing any sentence, including parole or probation.

Required Ethical Standards:
All employees must meet high ethical standards to ensure the integrity of state government. Employees are required to report conflicts of interest and review Ethical Standards and Conduct (no form needed).

New hires and returning employees after more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET), either 40 or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their role, plus additional online training. #J-18808-Ljbffr