Forensic Psychiatrist (P17-18)

Job Description

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. (Download PDF reader)

 

IMMEDIATE VACANCIES AVAILABLE

Click here to view the Forensic Psychiatrist P17 Position Description (Download PDF reader) 
Click here to view the Forensic Psychiatrist 18 Position Description (Download PDF reader)
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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.
• Attach a cover letter.
• 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 (Download PDF reader)   

Required Education and Experience

Education
Possession of a medical degree from an accredited school of medicine.

Experience

Forensic Psychiatrist P17
Completion of three years of successful training in a psychiatric residency-training program which yields a certificate of completion.

Forensic Psychiatrist 18
Completion of a psychiatric residency program, one year of experience as a psychiatrist in a mental health facility, clinic, program or correctional facility and certification as a Consulting Forensic Examiner by the Center for Forensic Psychiatry.

Additional Requirements and Information

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

Certain positions may require that only individuals with specific education and experience qualifications be appointed.

Some positions require possession of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology "general requirements" for certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Some positions require possession of ABPN general psychiatry certification with special competency.

Certification as a Consulting Forensic Examiner within first year.

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.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. 

This position is located at the Center for Forensic Psychiatry: 8303 Platt Road, Saline, MI 48176.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

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.

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For information about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.