Qualified Mental Health Professional 9-P11 (LPC, MSW, Social Worker)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional treatment services to mentally ill and/or mentally disabled prisoners within the Michigan Department of Corrections.
• Work with hospitalized, medically ill and other special populations.
• Conduct mental health evaluations and referrals to appropriate levels of care.
• Treatment and monitoring of prisoner progress.
• Maintain continuity of care for prisoners.
• Provide psychosocial assessments and evaluations, interventions, consultations, and referral services.
• Aid in prisoner discharge planning and securing community-based services.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Michigan license in good standing to practice the applicable Qualified Mental Health Profession as a psychologist, social worker, or counselor.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of mental health assessment and intervention techniques.
• Ability to manage caseloads and monitor prisoner progress.

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

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job description.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job description.