Psychologist 12

State of Michigan • Whitmore Lake, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Possession of a master's degree in psychology.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess prisoners to determine the need for specialized services.
• Provide specialty neurological testing for individuals determined to have potential neuropsychological deficits.
• Complete comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation reports.
• Provide collaborative consultation with mental health and custody personnel statewide.
• 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.

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