Salary: $33.95 - $58.04 Hourly
Location : Jackson, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 4720MH-22-012-JCF-PSYCH
Department: Corrections - G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility
Opening Date: 07/02/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)

Job Description
The psychologist provides a full range of psychological evaluations, tests, interventions, consultations and referral services as assigned by the supervisor. The Psychologist will train staff in matters of psychology and mental illness.This position will also function as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team providing a range of psychological services to prisoners within the Michigan Department of Corrections, some who may be diagnosed with severe mental disorders. They provide a full spectrum of sex offender treatment, assessment services and will work with community supervision/treatment for sex offenders. They also work with hospitalized, medically ill and other special populations. The psychologist 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. They also assist with placement and obtaining services when the prisoner discharges to the community.
Required Education and Experience

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.
Additional Requirements and Information

Possession of a temporary master's limited license, master's limited license, doctoral limited license, or full license to practice psychology in Michigan.

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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.



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.



Updated: 2/28/24
01

PSYCHLG - Do you possess a master's degree or higher in psychology? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

• No
• Yes

02

PSYCHLG - Please select your level of experience.

• None
• At least one year of post-degree professional experience providing psychological treatment.
• At least two years of post-degree professional experience providing psychological treatment.
• At least three years of post-degree professional experience providing psychological treatment.

03

PSYCHLG - Do you have a temporary master's limited license, master's limited license, doctoral limited license, or full license to practice psychology in Michigan? If so, please attach a copy.

• Yes
• No

04

*CORR1 - 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

*CORR2 - 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

*CORR3 - 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
07

*CORR4 - I understand and agree that the Department of Corrections will make 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

08

*CORR5 - 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

09

*CORR6 - Are you an active Michigan Department of Corrections employee? ACTIVE: Includes employees on layoff status due to a Reduction in Force whose recall rights have not expired.

• Yes
• No

10

*CORR7 - If yes, please select your current work location:

• Central Office
• FOA Metropolitan Territory
• FOA Outstate Territory
• Kinross Administrative Offices
• Ionia Administrative Offices
• Jackson Administrative Offices
• Alger Correctional Facility
• Baraga Correctional Facility
• Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility
• Carson City Correctional Facility
• Central Michigan Correctional Facility
• Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center
• Chip