Psychologist

Job Title:

Clinical Neuropsychologist

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This position functions as the statewide expert in the specialty area of clinical neuropsychology. This position is expected to assess prisoners to determine the need for specialized services and provide specialty neurological testing for individuals determined to have potential neuropsychological deficits. The position requires a fully licensed psychologist who has formal advanced training in neuropsychological testing including the use of standardized instruments and systematic procedures to examine a person's functional abilities in the areas of intelligence, memory, language, attention, problem solving, visual-motor skills, and sensorimotor skills to aid in the process of diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.

This position requires completion of comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation reports and collaborative consultation with mental health and custody personnel statewide. This position will also provide backup coverage for the Reentry Senior Worker Psychologist overseeing the provision of involuntary mental health treatment within the MDOC and through the Probate Court for prisoners releasing from custody.

Possession of a master's degree in psychology. Experience Three years of professional experience providing psychological treatment equivalent to a Psychologist, including one year equivalent to a Psychologist P11.

Possession of a temporary master's limited license, master's limited license, doctoral limited license, or full license to practice psychology in Michigan. View Position Description HERE. View Job Specification HERE. (Download PDF reader)

All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.

Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here . (un-official or web- based transcripts will not be accepted) If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at  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.
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New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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