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Physician 18 - Psychosomatic Medical Consultant

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.

This position functions as a psychosomatic medical consultant and physician for the Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital within the units Edward, Shrier and Palmer, including evaluating and treating patients with mental illness such as bi-bolar disorder, schizophrenia, alcohol and drug dependency, etc. This position provides consultative services regarding the correlation between psychiatric and medical diagnoses, trains other health care professionals and supports staff in the medical review of cases. Additionally, the physician performs diagnostic and treatment of medical and surgical service, prescribes treatments for patients with acute and/or chronic diseases and /or disorder, and provides medical care and treatment to patients in the care or custody of the state, including physical examinations, determination of interaction between mental and physical health and wellness, assessments of injuries/illnesses, preventive health measures, adverse drug reactions and drug interactions; and minor first aide to the staff at KPH and has unsupervised access to controlled substances.

This is a Drug and Alcohol tested (DART) position due to direct healthcare services provided to hospital patients on a regular basis.

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 on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
  • Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
  • Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
  • If applicable, 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.

Requirements

Education
Possession of a medical degree from an accredited school of medicine.
 
Experience
Three years of post, medical degree, full-licensure experience in the practice of medicine or osteopathic medicine and surgery.

Qualifications

Possession of a license to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine and surgery in Michigan.

View the entire job specification at:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Physician_12838_7.pdf

View the position description at: https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PHYSICNAA61R PD.pdf

YOUR APPLICATION FOR ANY POSITION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT/AGENCY FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.  ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS INTERVIEWED WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS. 
 
Inquiries regarding this posting should be sent to MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov
Date Posted
05/27/2026
Job Reference
3909-26-KPH-60-EST/FILL
Organization
Health and Human Services - Hawthorn Center
Location
Kalamazoo, MI 48909
Category
Health Evaluator/Consultant
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