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Psychologist 9-12 WRPH-Child and Adolescent Services

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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.

Requirements

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.


Qualifications

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. 


Date Posted
11/10/2025
Job Reference
3906-26-WRPH-Psychologist C&A
Organization
Health and Human Services - Hawthorn Center
Location
Westland, MI 48909
Category
Mental Health/Social Services
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