Salary: $130.63 - $164.59 Hourly
Location : Muskegon, MI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-02590-02
Department: HealthWest
Opening Date: 04/30/2026
Closing Date: 5/31/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Description of WorkA Subspecialty Psychiatrist, under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director and administratively under the Chief Clinical Officer performs psychiatric assessments and evaluations for individuals receiving mental health services. This employee ensures that all documentation of client treatment services is complete timely, thorough, and accurate, to meet all agency, state, and professional standards. An employee in this class provides psychopharmacological services including medication evaluation, consents, monitoring and orders for appropriate laboratory tests, reviews them, and authorized prescriptions. An employee in this class also provides psychiatric treatment, planning and consultation and/or coordination of care for individuals receiving services. A Subspecialty Psychiatrist will provide supervision and teaching to Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners, as required by professional and agency standards. A Subspecialty Psychiatrist may provide educational presentations to agency staff and community organizations as authorized by agency administration and performs other work duties as required.
Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications1. Must possess a medical degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Must have American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) certification in General/Adult Psychiatry AND an additional certification in either child, consultation-liaison, addiction, geriatric, or forensic psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or addiction medicine through the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM).
3. Must have completed a fellowship in applicable sub-specialty.
4. Have post graduate clinical training or one (1) year of experience in the field including diagnosing and treating persons with mental illness, developmental disabilities and co-occurring disorders.
5. Possess a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment.
6. Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.
Preferred but not Required1. Bilingual candidates highly desired.
2. Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
3. Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued.
Physical Conditions / Work LocationPHYSICAL ACTIVITIESAn employee in this class generally performs sedentary work requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSA Subspecialty Psychiatrist generally works remotely, however, travel to HealthWest locations within Muskegon County may occasionally be required.
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EVALUATION CONTENTApplicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.
APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDUREAny applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant's employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.
PURPOSEThe purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.
MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE**Non-Bargaining new hires have the option of either a County contribution to the Health Savings Account (outlined below)
OR a 3% County contribution to the Lincoln Financial (457b) plan.
CONTRACT SECTIONBENEFITMedical Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan 1Single Plan: $2,500 Deductible, **$1,250 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $4,000. 2 People/Family: $5,000 Deductible, **$2,500 HSA Employer Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $8,000, Co-insurance - 10%
Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefits
No Employee Premium Contributions Per Pay
Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 (After deductible)
Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan 2Single Plan: $1,650 Deductible, **$800 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $2,250. 2 People/Family: $3,300 Deductible, **$1,600 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $4,500
Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefits
Monthly Employee Premium: Single-$161.58, 2 person- $387.80, Family- $484.76
Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 (After deductible)
High Deductible Plan (HD) * This plan is only optional if the employee is not eligible for the HSA, Single Plan: $750 Deductible, 2 People/Family: $1,500 Deductible, No Employee Premium Contributions Per Pay
Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80
Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment
Lincoln Financial 457b
**In lieu of employer HSA contribution you may be eligible for an employer contribution of 3% into the Lincoln Financial 457b plan
Dental Insurance
15% employee premium contribution
Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment
Vision Insurance
15% employee premium contribution
Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment
Benefit Option
In lieu of medical coverage you may be eligible to receive a biweekly benefit option payment. Single: $104.16 or 2Person/Family: $187.50
Retirement
Defined Contribution (DC) Plan through MERS of Michigan with 3% employer and 4.5% employee contribution. There is a 6 year graduated vesting for the employer contribution.
Retiree Insurance
Healthcare Savings Account (HCSP) through MERS of Michigan, employer 3% contribution. Vesting requirement of 6 years.
Life Insurance and AD & D
Equal to employee annual salary to next highest $1,000. Max $200,000
Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment
Long Term Disability
No cost to the employee, employer paid at 66 2/3% of salary after 6 month waiting period
Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment
Sick Leave
10 days per year, accumulated .385 days. per pay period
Accrual begins on first day of employment and is available to use on the 90th day of employment.
Annual Leave
13 days, accumulated .500 days per pay period. Increasing to maximum of 24 days with 20 years of eligible County service, see Personnel Rules for accumulation chart.
Accrual begins on first day of employment and is available for use upon hire.
Sick/Annual Leave Cash Payout
Employee may elect up to 80 hours of accumulated vacation and/or sick time to be paid as cash. Future accruals only.
Personal Days
2 days per fiscal year, unused days will be forfeited
Available upon completion of six months of continuous eligible County service
Holidays
13 days
COLA/Longevity
COLA only for employees with 0-4 years of eligible service payment based on the CPI and must be in pay status as of 12/1. Payment of $600 at 5 years of continuous service as of 12/1. Each subsequent year of service will add $100 to the payment for an unlimited maximum.
Voluntary Benefits
(100% employee paid)
Short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, voluntary life insurance for self/spouse/dependents, 457 Investment options (available immediately upon hire), Section 125 (available for Health and Childcare reimbursement)
Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment
Student Loan Forgiveness
You may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through federal programs designed for people who work in public service including Local government (Public Student Loan Forgiveness, Temporary Expanded PSLF).
*Rates and coverage are always subject to change.
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I understand that HealthWest is a Muskegon County department that is publicly funded by Michigan Medicaid. Therefore, background checks will be run prior to hire to ensure the prospective hire is not excluded from providing clinical services due to a recent felony or misdemeanor conviction.
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