JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Wellness Plan Medical Centers (TWPMC) is currently looking for a CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (CP) who will be responsible for evaluating and diagnosing mental, emotional and substance use disorders in adolescents and adults. The CP will assist in shaping, formulating, directing and administering the Integrated Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) of the TWPMC clinics in collaboration with our Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Coordinator along with the psychiatrist and other staff of the IBHS so that they work to accomplish a task and treatment plans for patients.
Formal education required:
A doctoral degree in psychology, or closely related field, from an accredited or other college, university preferred.
Licensed in the State of Michigan through the Association of State and Provincial Licensing Boards.
Experience/skills/ability required (number of years and type):
Minimum of 3-years' in a clinical environment.
Additional knowledge, skills and abilities which are not required but which may be desirable:
Excellent reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. Possesses strong active listening skills and social perceptiveness abilities.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Strong knowledge of scientific and mathematical principles.
Good computer skills and the ability to conduct research. Shows excellent memorization skills.
Specialized training and/or certification/license:
Specialty certification from the American Board of Professional Psychology
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Evaluate and diagnose mental, emotional and substance use disorders in children, adolescents, adults and families.
Utilize various techniques to identify disorders and determine treatments, including, but not limited to, interviewing the patient, observation of the patient and psychological testing and recognize symptoms and categorize each one in an effort to reach an eventual diagnosis.
Gather and analyze information to select the best solution for each patient.
Formulate and administers treatment programs specific to patient's particular disorder.
Assist to shape and direct the integrated behavioral health services of the clinics in collaboration with the LCSW/BHI Coordinator.
Coordinate Behavioral Health Integration multi-disciplinary team, including the LCSW Coordinator, Psychiatrist and other staff so that they work to accomplish a task and treatment plans for patients.
Detect changes in a patient's circumstances or behavior.
Identify the reason(s) or underlying principles driving a patient's behavior and responses.
Make observations and obtains information from relevant sources.
Communicate with patients' family members regarding ways they can participate and help with patients' treatment plans.
Provide pertinent information about patients to co-workers, supervisor and medical doctors.
Develop specific objectives for each patient. Establishes long range goals for patients and plans to achieve the goals.
Monitor information in electronic health record files.
Keep up-to-date on new techniques and technology and applies them to evaluation and treatment processes.
Provide instructions and guidance for subordinates.
Ensure all processes are compliant with federal and state laws and regulations.
Knowledge of biological, psychological and social development theories, diversity and cultural competency, interpersonal relationships, family group dynamics, mental disorders, additions, impacts.
Travel to all TWPMC sites and throughout the organization's service area and the State.
Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Environmentally controlled medical office environment
- Possible exposure to patients with illness and or infections.
- Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public.
DISCLAIMER:
"This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.”
