Salary: $47.58 - $70.19 Hourly
Location : Whitmore Lake, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 4749MH-26-099-WCC-MHSM
Department: Corrections - Woodland Center Correctional Facility
Opening Date: 09/17/2026
Closing Date: 9/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: N/A

Job Description
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.

Required Education and Experience
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

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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 Requirements and 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 (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.

Updated: 2/28/24
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MENHMGR2 - Do you possess at least 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? If so please attach a copy of your transcripts.

• Yes
• No

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MENHMGR2 - Do you possess at least 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?

• Yes
• No

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MENHMGR2 - Do you possess 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?

• Yes
• No

04

*CORR01 - Are you a participant in the Return to Work program? This program is for employees that were displaced from their regular jobs due to work injuries which do not allow them to perform their normal work duties.

• Yes
• No

05

*CORR02 - Are you related to or acquainted with anyone who is currently incarcerated in a State prison, tether program, on parole or felony probation status? (NOTE: an affirmative response to this question will NOT automatically result in you being screened out for consideration)

• Yes
• No

06

*CORR03 - If yes, indicate name(s), and incarceration/supervision location of prisoner, parolee, or probationer. What is your relationship to the person(s)? If no, enter N/A
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*CORR04 - I understand and agree that the Department of Corrections will complete a thorough investigation of my ENTIRE CRIMINAL HISTORY and may verify all data given in the criminal history check. Any material misrepresentation or deliberate omission of a fact in their application may be justification for refusal of, or if employed, termination from employment.

• Yes
• No

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*CORR05 - I understand that if selected for an interview, I will be scheduled electronically through NEOGOV. I have provided a valid e-mail and understand it is my responsibility to monitor said e-mail account for interview opportunities. I also acknowledge that correspondence received through NEOGOV may be sent to a junk mail (including state of Michigan junk mail) or spam account and I will monitor those accounts accordingly.

• Yes
• No

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*CORR06 - Have you participated in an internship with the Michigan Department of Corrections?

• Yes
• No

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*CORR07 - I confirm that I have reviewed the required information on the Ethical Standards and Conduct via the link provided on the job posting. Based on that review, please select the appropriate answer below.

• Neither I nor any member of my immediate family (grandparent, parent, parent-in-law, stepparent, sibling, spouse, child or stepchild), have personal or financial interests in a business or entity which is contracted with the State of Michigan. Indicate N/A in the box below if this applies.
• I, or a member of my immediate family (grandparent, parent, parent-in-law, stepparent, sibling, spouse, child or stepchild), have personal or financial interests in a business or entity which is contracted with the State of Michigan as summarized below.

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*CORR08 - If you responded that you or a family member does have a conflict of interest to the question above, please explain in detail below. If you responded neither you nor a family member has a conflict, please enter N/A.
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*CORR09 - Have you ever been employed by the State of Michigan?

• Yes
• No

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*CORR10 - IF you answered yes to the qu