Brooks - QMHP (LPC, MSW, Psychologist, Social Worker)
State of Michigan, Muskegon Heights, MI, United States
Job Description
The Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) is a member of a multi‑disciplinary treatment team providing professional mental health services to prisoners, including the hospitalized, medically ill and other special populations. The QMHP conducts mental health evaluations, makes referrals to appropriate levels of care, monitors progress, and ensures continuity of care. They provide psychosocial assessments, interventions, consultations, and referrals as directed by the supervisor, and assist with placement and community services for released prisoners.
Responsibilities
Perform mental health evaluations and monitor prisoner progress.
Refer prisoners to appropriate mental health levels of care and coordinate treatment.
Provide psychosocial assessments, interventions, consultations, and referrals.
Assist with placement planning and obtaining community services upon discharge.
Maintain accurate records, prepare reports and correspondence.
Collaborate with other professional disciplines and make independent clinical judgments.
Education & Experience
Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field.
Michigan license to practice the applicable Qualified Mental Health Profession (psychologist, social worker, counselor, registered nurse, or other QMHP).
Experience: No specific amount required for QMHP 9; one year for QMHP 10; two years with one year of QMHP 10 equivalency for QMHP P11.
Pre‑appointment, random‑selection, and post‑accident drug and alcohol testing.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of mental health counseling, individual and group therapy and psychoeducational treatments.
Knowledge of mental health assessments and interpretation within scope of license.
Knowledge of crisis evaluation, intervention and treatment plan development.
Knowledge of comorbid substance abuse and mental illness diagnosis and treatment.
Knowledge of techniques for observing and assessing behavior and of human, emotional, social, psychological and environmental problems.
Ability to work with other professional disciplines, make independent clinical judgments, communicate effectively, and maintain professional records.
Additional Requirements
Michigan license to practice the applicable Qualified Mental Health Profession.
Subject to pre‑appointment, random‑selection, and post‑accident drug and alcohol testing.
Position located in the Michigan Department of Corrections, Earnest C. Brooks Correctional Facility, 2500 S. Sheridan Drive, Muskegon Heights, MI 49444.
Benefits
Competitive salaries.
Career advancement opportunities.
Vacation, sick leave, and school and community leave.
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, long‑term disability and long‑term care.
Deferred compensation plans 457 and 401(k) with employer match up to 7%.
Twelve paid holidays and day off for major elections.
Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks).
Legal & Ethical Standards
Applicants must meet strict ethical standards and may be screened out if convicted of a felony. Misdemeanor or felony convictions may render a candidate ineligible until completion of any sentence, including parole or probation. All employees are required to report conflicts of interest and comply with ethical standards of state government.
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The Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) is a member of a multi‑disciplinary treatment team providing professional mental health services to prisoners, including the hospitalized, medically ill and other special populations. The QMHP conducts mental health evaluations, makes referrals to appropriate levels of care, monitors progress, and ensures continuity of care. They provide psychosocial assessments, interventions, consultations, and referrals as directed by the supervisor, and assist with placement and community services for released prisoners.
Responsibilities
Perform mental health evaluations and monitor prisoner progress.
Refer prisoners to appropriate mental health levels of care and coordinate treatment.
Provide psychosocial assessments, interventions, consultations, and referrals.
Assist with placement planning and obtaining community services upon discharge.
Maintain accurate records, prepare reports and correspondence.
Collaborate with other professional disciplines and make independent clinical judgments.
Education & Experience
Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field.
Michigan license to practice the applicable Qualified Mental Health Profession (psychologist, social worker, counselor, registered nurse, or other QMHP).
Experience: No specific amount required for QMHP 9; one year for QMHP 10; two years with one year of QMHP 10 equivalency for QMHP P11.
Pre‑appointment, random‑selection, and post‑accident drug and alcohol testing.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of mental health counseling, individual and group therapy and psychoeducational treatments.
Knowledge of mental health assessments and interpretation within scope of license.
Knowledge of crisis evaluation, intervention and treatment plan development.
Knowledge of comorbid substance abuse and mental illness diagnosis and treatment.
Knowledge of techniques for observing and assessing behavior and of human, emotional, social, psychological and environmental problems.
Ability to work with other professional disciplines, make independent clinical judgments, communicate effectively, and maintain professional records.
Additional Requirements
Michigan license to practice the applicable Qualified Mental Health Profession.
Subject to pre‑appointment, random‑selection, and post‑accident drug and alcohol testing.
Position located in the Michigan Department of Corrections, Earnest C. Brooks Correctional Facility, 2500 S. Sheridan Drive, Muskegon Heights, MI 49444.
Benefits
Competitive salaries.
Career advancement opportunities.
Vacation, sick leave, and school and community leave.
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, long‑term disability and long‑term care.
Deferred compensation plans 457 and 401(k) with employer match up to 7%.
Twelve paid holidays and day off for major elections.
Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks).
Legal & Ethical Standards
Applicants must meet strict ethical standards and may be screened out if convicted of a felony. Misdemeanor or felony convictions may render a candidate ineligible until completion of any sentence, including parole or probation. All employees are required to report conflicts of interest and comply with ethical standards of state government.
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