Psychologist -P11

Job Description

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 of whom may be diagnosed with severe mental disorders.

The psychologist delivers sex offender treatment and assessment services and works with community supervision and treatment for sex offenders. Other duties include working with hospitalized, medically ill and special populations. The psychologist is responsible for all aspects of mental health evaluation, referral to the appropriate level of care, treatment of prisoners, monitoring progress, ensuring continuity of care and assisting with placement and services when the prisoner is discharged to the community.

• 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.

Possession of a temporary master's limited license, master's limited license, doctoral limited license, or full license to practice psychology in Michigan.

Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards. All employees must meet these standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce them. Employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest.

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.

New hires, along with prior MDOC employees returning after more than two years away, must complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) of either 40 or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to finish their non-custody new employee training.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection process, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position.

• Rewarding Work: Serve Michiganders in many different ways, support state laws, advocate for families, support veterans, rebuild infrastructure, or other state agencies.
• Insurance Benefits: Health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, spouses, and children. Life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). Long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement Programs: 401(k) and 457 plans with automatic 4% contribution and match up to 5% of employee contributions.
• Vacation and Sick Leave: 15 to 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year with rollover, plus an additional day for community service or school functions.
• Paid Parental Leave: 12 weeks of paid leave after birth or adoption.
• Paid Holidays: 13 or 14 paid holidays each year, including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
• Bonus Programs: Annual longevity bonuses for employees with five years of service, plus potential recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses.
• Military Pay Differential: Supplemental pay benefits for guard or reserves during qualifying duty; military service may provide seniority credits.
• Tax-Advantaged Programs: 401(k) and 457 accounts, flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB).
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Eligibility for programs that forgive qualifying student loans.
• Tuition Reduction: Savings for eligible employees and family members at colleges and universities.
• Professional Development: Reimbursement up to $2,000 per year for education and training.
• Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options where duties permit.