Psychologist E

State of Michigan • Jackson, MI

43d • Onsite

About The Position

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 who may be diagnosed with severe mental disorders. They provide a full spectrum of sex offender treatment, assessment services and will work with community supervision/treatment for sex offenders. They also work with hospitalized, medically ill and other special populations. The psychologist is responsible for all aspects of the mental health evaluation, referral to the appropriate mental health level of care and treatment of the prisoners, monitoring their progress and ensuring continuity of care is not jeopardized. They also assist with placement and obtaining services when the prisoner discharges to the community.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• One year of professional experience providing psychological treatment equivalent to a Psychologist 9 (for Psychologist 10).
• Two years of professional experience providing psychological treatment, including one year equivalent to a Psychologist 10 (for Psychologist P11).

Responsibilities

• Provides a full range of psychological evaluations, tests, interventions, consultations and referral services.
• Trains staff in matters of psychology and mental illness.
• Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Provides a full spectrum of sex offender treatment and assessment services.
• Works with community supervision/treatment for sex offenders.
• Works with hospitalized, medically ill and other special populations.
• Responsible for all aspects of the mental health evaluation, referral, and treatment of prisoners.
• Monitors prisoner progress and ensures continuity of care.
• Assists with placement and obtaining services for prisoners discharging to the community.

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 contribution and employer match up to total of 7%
• Twelve Paid Holidays and Day Off for Major Elections
• Paid Parental Leave-Provides eligible individuals up to 12 weeks of paid leave immediately following birth or adoption of a child.

What This Job Offers

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