Forensic Psychiatrist



Job Details

Forensic Psychiatrist
Employer

State of Michigan

Salary

$60.01 - $84.36 Hourly

Location

Saline, CA

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Departmental - ABC

Health and Human Services - Forensic Center

Opening Date

07/02/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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Job Description...

The forensic psychiatrist in this position performs a wide variety of advanced level duties concerning the treatment and evaluation of forensic patients, including functioning as an assistant to the Unit Director on the inpatient units to which they are assigned and may oversee the work of clinical staff on the Treatment Team. They are a member of multidisciplinary inpatient Treatment Teams on which they carry a patient caseload and perform evaluations of inpatients for purposes of civil commitment or recommitment throughout the hospital. The Forensic psychiatrist conducts forensic evaluations in the inpatient setting and court ordered evaluations on the Evaluation Unit. Also, provide psychiatric and medical consultation to the Evaluation Unit. Testifies in court with regard to Petitions for Discharge filed in the Probate Courts by patients under their treatment and other patients being treated on the unit, as necessary. Additionally, the psychiatrist takes part in the teaching of forensic psychiatry residents, general residents, medical students, and professionals in other mental health disciplines.

Required Education and Experience

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

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

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.

View the entire job specification at:  http://www.michigan.gov/documents/ForensicPsychiatrist_12004_7.pdf

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State employment benefits include everything from health insurance to retirement income and are worth about 40% of your salary
 
This page gives a brief explanation of some of the benefits that are provided by the State of Michigan according to union contracts or Civil Service Rules. See details on these and other employment information.


Leave Time

Full time employees receive between 15 and 35 vacation leave days per year. Employees also receive 13 sick days per year, and employees receive 8 hours of leave to participate in certain school functions or community activities. Employees may also qualify for up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain family or medical situations.


Holidays

State employees receive 12 scheduled holidays each year, which include New Years Eve Day and New Years Day, Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day just to name a few.


Alternative Work Schedules

Flexible work schedules and telecommuting options are available in many jobs.


Insurance and Other Benefits

Insurances include health, vision, dental and life. Employees also have the option to purchase additional life, accidental death, long term disability, long term care insurance, and legal services. Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and child care are also available.


Deferred Compensation

Employees may invest income in a tax-deferred retirement investment program. The state offers two optional deferred compensation plans, the 457 and 401(k). Employees decide the amount you want deducted from your paycheck.


Retirement

Employees receive a minimum 4% state contribution toward their retirement fund. If an employee elects to contribute more, the state will match that percentage (up to 3%). ORS administers two different retirement plans for State of Michigan employees: a Defined Benefit (DB) plan and a Defined Contribution (DC) plan. Use the following link for detailed information: 

Two plans for State Employees

01
FPSYCHI – Do you possess a medical degree from an accredited school of medicine? If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts.
  • Yes
  • No
02
FPSYCHI – Please select your level of experience.
  • Completion of at least three years of successful training in a psychiatric residency-training program which yields a certificate of completion. If so, please attach a copy of your certification.
  • Completion of a psychiatric residency program, at least 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. If so, please attach a copy of your certification.
03
FPSYCHI – Do you possess a license to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine and surgery in Michigan? If so, please attach a copy of your license.
  • Yes
  • No
04
FPSYCHI – Do you possess ABPN general psychiatry certification with special competency? If so, please attach a copy of your certification.
  • Yes
  • No
05
FPSYCHIE – Do you possess at least three years of successful training in a psychiatric residency-training program which yielded a certificate of completion? If so, please attach a copy of your certification.
  • Yes
  • No
06
1903- Did you attach a current resume and a copy of your transcripts to your application?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
State of Michigan
Departmental - ABC
Health and Human Services - Forensic Center
Address
Office of Human Resources
See Posting Above for Contact Information
Lansing, Michigan

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