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Posted: November 17, 2025 (59 days ago)

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Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional-Substance Use Disorder (LPC, MSW, Social Worker)

State of Michigan

Corrections - Central Office

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Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$32.16 - $48.07

per hour

Closes

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves providing mental health support focused on substance use disorders to prisoners in Michigan's correctional facilities, including assessments, treatments, and referrals to ensure ongoing care.

Professionals in this role work as part of a team to help inmates with mental health issues, monitor their progress, and assist with community transitions upon release.

It's a good fit for licensed counselors, social workers, or psychologists with experience in mental health services, especially those passionate about rehabilitation in a corrections setting.

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in psychology, social work, or counseling
  • Michigan license to practice as a psychologist, social worker, counselor, registered nurse, or other Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
  • For level 9: No specific experience required
  • For level 10: One year of professional QMHP experience equivalent to level 9
  • For level P11: Two years of professional QMHP experience, including one year equivalent to level 10
  • Ability to provide psychosocial assessments, interventions, consultations, and referrals
  • Subject to pre-appointment, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing

Full Job Description




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. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.

The Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team providing a range of professional treatment services to mentally ill and/or mentally disabled prisoners within the Michigan Department of Corrections. They work with hospitalized, medically ill and other special populations. The Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional 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. The Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional provides a full range of psychosocial assessments and evaluations, interventions, consultations and referral services as assigned by the supervisor. They assist with placement and obtaining services when the prisoner discharges to the community.

***This position is for Qualified Mental Health Professional - Substance Use Disorder***

Requirements

Education
Possession of a master's degree with a major in psychology, social work, or counseling.

Experience
Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional 9
No specific type or amount is required.

Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional 10
One year of professional experience providing QMHP services equivalent to a Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional 9.

Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional P11
Two years of professional experience providing QMHP services equivalent to a Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional, including one year equivalent to a Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional 10.

Additional Information

***This position is for Qualified Mental Health Professional - Substance Use Disorder***

Positions in this class are test-designated and subject to pre-appointment, random-selection, and postaccident drug and alcohol testing.

Possession of a Michigan license to practice the applicable Qualified Mental Health Profession, which is required to practice as a psychologist, social worker, counselor, registered nurse, or other QMHP.
CQMHP
Why Work for the State of Michigan?

Competitive Salaries Career Advancement Vacation, Sick, and School and Community LeaveHealth, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Long-Term Disability, Long-Term Care, Flexible Spending AccountsDeferred Compensation Plans 457 and 401(k) including contribution and employer match up to total of 7%Twelve Paid Holidays and Day Off for Major ElectionsPaid Parental Leave-Provides eligible individuals up to 12 weeks of paid leave immediately following birth or adoption of a childPosition Description.

MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/COMPOSITE PD SUD.docx Click HERE Job Specifications.

READ CAREFULLY -- TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION YOU MUST DO THE FOLLOWING: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.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.Attach a copy of your official transcript(s).

Your education listed cannot be used to credential review you for a position unless a copy of an OFFICIAL transcript confirming your education is attached to your electronic application.

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.You must provide at least three professional references and their contact information to include phone number, address, email address and fax number.

Current MDOC employees must include their current supervisor as one of three professional references.Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.

If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services at 800-788-1766.

YOUR APPLICATION FOR ANY POSITION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT/AGENCY FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS INTERVIEWED WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS.

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.

**** REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services.

All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application.

Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form) 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.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 11/17/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/5/2025

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-3039735