Psychologist
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$92795.42 - $118112.44 per year |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Saginaw, MI 48601 Saginaw, Michigan open_in_new |
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Job Description
SCCMHA JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Psychologist
Pay Range: $92,795.42 - $118,112.44 annually
$6,000 Recruitment Bonus for Clinical Master level new hires!! ($2,000 paid at start, $2,000 paid after 3 months, and $2,000 paid after successful probation period.)
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Under general supervision of) Director of Services for Persons with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, evaluates persons served using the DSM-5-TR and serves as the agency/program psychology consultant with specialized skills in the application of behavioral, sociological, and psychological concepts in the planning of the delivery of mental health services. Provides guidance in terms of persons resource development and recommendations for community organization of professional and natural supports of persons implementing the recovery model, performs psychological assessments and clinical evaluations of persons related to behavioral plans, voluntary/involuntary hospital admissions consultations; provides NGRI status evaluations to determine the adequacy of existing treatment and community management plans; and does other related work. This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support culturally competent recovery based practices; person centered planning as a shared decision making process with the individual, who defines his/her life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and a trauma informed culture of safety to aid person served in the recovery process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. In the mental health program setting prepares professional psychological assessments of person served and participates in the person’s future planning activities. Familiar with best practice guidelines for individuals with severe mental disorders and accreditation standards relating to the delivery of service. Be familiar with psychological testing, mental status examination and the DSM-5-TR The job duties are typical of psychologist working in an out-patient setting.
2. Observes, records, and evaluates the behavior of persons served during psychological examinations and other situations.
3. Effectively communicates clinical findings in written and oral form, with treatment recommendations within the Person Centered Planning and Recovery process.
4. Performs directive, non-directive and supportive individual and group therapy.
5. Psychologist selects, administers, scores, and interprets a variety of diagnostic instruments, such as psychological, achievement, neuropsychological, intelligence, interest, personality, vocational, and projective tests.
6. Provides guidance over the operation of group therapies and DBT team formation through psychological consultation through facilitating and monitoring group dynamics and review of skill performance and outcome measurements for such clinical practices.
7. Provides crisis intervention assistance.
8. Reviews and coordinates selected admissions, discharges, and referrals.
9. Provides testimony in court hearings, regarding a variety of psychological matters.
10. Attends training workshops and seminars related to work.
11. Participates in program research studies related to psychological, educational, or treatment techniques.
12. Maintains records and prepares reports and correspondence related to the work.
13. May perform related essential functions appropriate to the psychological evaluation of the person served related to program and non-essential functions as required.
14. Adheres to the mission, vision, core values, and operating principles of SCCMHA at all times.
Incidental Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Performs various administrative/clerical functions such as preparing travel vouchers, making copies of documents, filing, time management, data collection, reporting, etc.
2. Attends meetings, seminars, workshops, and community events related to the public mental health mission.
3. May occasionally transport person served to and from agencies and community resources in personal automobile or agency vehicle.
4. React productively to change and handles other essential tasks as assigned.
5. Participates in CQI functions.
6. Uses computer hardware and software to perform tasks.
7. Attends and passes mandatory training and keeps their required trainings updated.
(The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of personnel so classified.)
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