Mental Health Services Manager - 13

Full Job Description

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Planning, management, supervision, coordination, and control of all mental health treatment located in correctional facilities within their area of control. Management functions include integration of mental health services in correctional facilities, working closely with Health Care and Correctional Facilities Administration to provide quality and flexible response to mental health needs of prisoners. Functions as a member of the Warden’s Management Team and participates/advises on procedures and policy changes.

Requirements

Education

Possession of a master’s degree with a major in psychology, social work, or counseling; or a master's degree in nursing with a clinical nurse specialty in psychiatry.

Experience

Mental Health Services Manager 13

Four years of professional post-masters experience as a Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner, or other qualified mental health professional in the areas of mental illness or developmental disabilities including two years equivalent to the experienced level (P11) or one year equivalent to the advanced level (12) in state service.

Additional Information

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

Possession of a Michigan license in good standing to practice within the scope of the qualified mental health profession as a psychologist, social worker, counselor, or registered nurse.

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All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.

Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date.

More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here.

(un-official or web- based transcripts will not be accepted) If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.

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.