State of Michigan

Psychologist 9-12 WRPH-Child and Adolescent Services

State of Michigan  •  $68k - $131k/yr  •  Westland, MI (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 3906-26-WRPH-Psychologist C&A

Department: Health and Human Services - Hawthorn Center

Job classification: Psychologist

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services, Mental Health

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.
All staff with start dates on/after 08/17/2026 will train at the Southeast Michigan Psychiatric Hospital (SMPH) in Northville but, upon completion of training may work at the Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital (WRPH) until their position/classification officially moves from WRPH to SMPH at a date yet to be determined.

Examples of duties

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.

Supplemental information

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
Possession 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

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.


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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Lansing, Michigan
Year Founded
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