Adult Services Macro Level Internship
State of Michigan
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Posted: January 13, 2026 (2 days ago)
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Adult Psychiatrist 18 J1 Waiver Accepted
State of Michigan
Health and Human Services - Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$97.83 - $136.41
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job is for a psychiatrist who leads a team of healthcare professionals at a state psychiatric hospital, focusing on assessing, diagnosing, and treating adult patients with mental health issues, while also planning their care and discharge.
A good fit would be an experienced medical doctor specializing in adult psychiatry who enjoys supervising teams, handling complex cases, and sharing on-call duties in a supportive government environment.
The role emphasizes providing high-quality, continuous care in a hospital setting.
Key Requirements
- Medical Doctor (MD) degree with specialization in adult psychiatry
- Valid medical license to practice in Michigan
- Eligibility for J1 visa waiver (for international candidates)
- Experience in leading interdisciplinary treatment teams, including assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning
- Ability to provide consultations on difficult patient cases
- Willingness to participate in hospital committees and share on-call responsibilities
- Submission of resume, cover letter, and official transcripts via online application
Full Job Description
**IMMEDIATE VACANCIES**
The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan. (Download PDF reader)
The Staff Adult Psychiatrist functions as a leader of the interdisciplinary treatment team in the facility Hospital. The leadership is affected through the supervision and direction of the team’s professional assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment, discharge planning, performance improvement and clinical programming activities. The Staff Adult Psychiatrist provide consultation to other psychiatrists on difficult-to-manage patients. This position serves as a member of and carry out the activities of assigned Hospital and Departmental committees. In order to provide continuity of high-quality care, the Staff Adult Psychiatrist also share on-call responsibilities.
The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.
To be considered for this position you must:
- Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
- Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
- Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
- Attach a cover letter.
If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.
Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions
Requirements
EducationPossession of a medical degree from an accredited school of medicine.
Completion of a psychiatric residency program and one year of experience as a psychiatrist in a mental health, clinic, program, or correctional facility.
Experience
Psychiatrist 18
Completion of a psychiatric residency program and one year of experience as a psychiatrist in a mental health, clinic, program, or correctional facility.
Possession of a medical degree from an accredited school of medicine.
Include a copy of license to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine and surgery in Michigan.
Additional Information
View the job specification at: Psychiatrist P17-18View the position description at: Psychiatrist 17-18 ADULTS
The physical location of this position is 30901 Palmer Rd Westland MI 48186. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applications interviewed will be notified of the results.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process, including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.
As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal record check.
The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.
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Accommodations
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Inquiries regarding this posting should be sent to MDHHS-WRPHvacancies@michigan.gov.
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