Assistant Mental Health Services Director - Southwest

State of Michigan • Jackson, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Planning, management, coordination, and control of all mental health programs located in correctional facilities within the Southwestern Region, which includes DRF, IBC, ICF, JCF, JCS, LCF, MTU, RGC, and SMT. Management functions include integration of mental health services in correctional facilities, working closely with Health Care Services and Correctional Facilities Administration to provide quality and flexible response to changing needs of stakeholders and prisoners. Functions as a member of the Warden’s Management Team, Mental Health Services Management Team and participates/advises on procedures and policy changes.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
• Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
• 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.
• Must attach a copy of official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date.

Nice To Haves

• Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, one year of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Planning, management, coordination, and control of all mental health programs located in correctional facilities within the Southwestern Region.
• Integration of mental health services in correctional facilities.
• Working closely with Health Care Services and Correctional Facilities Administration to provide quality and flexible response to changing needs of stakeholders and prisoners.
• Functions as a member of the Warden’s Management Team and Mental Health Services Management Team.
• Participates/advises on procedures and policy changes.

Benefits

• The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.
• MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department.
• The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level