Staff Psychologist (Education Debt Repayment & Sign-On Bonus)
Veterans Health Administration
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Psychologist 9-12 WRPH-Child and Adolescent Services
State of Michigan
Health and Human Services - Hawthorn Center
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$33.95 - $65.57
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves providing therapy and psychological assessments for children and adolescents in a state psychiatric hospital, including individual, group, and family sessions, as well as creating treatment plans and working with a team of professionals.
It's ideal for licensed psychologists with experience in child mental health who enjoy multidisciplinary collaboration and, for senior roles, contributing to training programs.
The position supports a safe and stable environment for young patients facing acute needs.
Key Requirements
- Doctoral degree in psychology with official transcripts required
- Licensed as a Psychologist in the State of Michigan (or eligible)
- Experience in psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and families
- Skills in conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations and developing treatment plans
- Ability to provide behavior consultation and work in a multidisciplinary team
- For Psychologist 12: Experience with acute inpatient cases and involvement in predoctoral training programs
- Submission of resume, cover letter, and official transcripts via NEOGOV application
Full Job Description
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.
Psychologist 9-P11
As a psychologist in the Psychology Department, the following duties are performed: psychotherapy (e.g., individual, group, and family) for children, adolescents, and their families; comprehensive psychological evaluations on children and adolescents and development of treatment/interventions; behavior consultation to staff; development of behavioral treatment plans; and active functioning within a multidisciplinary team setting.
Psychologist 12
As a senior psychologist in the Child and Adolescent Department of Psychology at Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital, the following duties are performed: psychotherapy (e.g., individual, group, and family) for the most acute inpatient children, adolescents, and their families; comprehensive psychological evaluations on children and adolescents and development of treatment/interventions; behavior consultation to staff; development of behavioral treatment plans; and active functioning within a multidisciplinary team setting. Senior psychologists play a significant role in the accredited, predoctoral training program.
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 in 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 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
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.
Requirements
Education
Possession of a master's degree in psychology.
Experience
Psychologist 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Psychologist 10
One year of professional experience providing psychological treatment equivalent to a Psychologist 9.
Psychologist P11
Two years of professional experience providing psychological treatment equivalent to a Psychologist, including one year equivalent to a Psychologist 10.
Psychologist 12
Three years of professional experience providing psychological treatment equivalent to a Psychologist, including one year equivalent to a Psychologist P11.
Additional Information
Special Requirements, Licenses, and CertificationsPossession of a temporary master's limited license, master's limited license, doctoral limited license, or full license to practice psychology in Michigan.
Please view the position description at:
https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Psychologist%209-P11_.pdf
https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Psychologist 12 - Senior_.pdf
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