Psychologist - Sr Staff | Detroit, MI

General Summary

The psychologist diagnoses and treats mental, substance use, developmental and behavioral disorders and disabilities; assesses and establishes a level of care for patients; requests admission as needed; provides consultation; determines disability and decisional capacity; evaluates dangerousness and suicidality; provides supervision; and performs research as defined by the scope of practice of psychology in Michigan.

Education and Experience Required

• PhD or PsyD in Psychology from an APA accredited program or from a graduate program approved by the Canadian Provincial Government in which the program is located, or from a program acceptable to the National Register of Health Care Providers in Psychology.
• License-Board of Psychology and 1 year post doc experience.
• Must have completed a Pre-doctoral or Post-doctoral internship approved by the American Psychological Association or by the appropriate Canadian province or must meet the requirements of a Registrant in the National Register, or must be a Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology.
• Must be in possession of a Rule 10 License or fully licensed as a Psychologist in the State of Michigan.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a practicing Psychologist preferred.
• Skill and experience in providing clinical psychological services to patients with acute or chronic medical, mental health, substance use, and/or developmental problems and their families.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of the scientific methods used in psychology; the social, behavioral, developmental, and biological sources of normal and pathological behavior, psychopathology, behavior change, and psychotherapy.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and legal requirements.
• Skilled in developing and presenting psychoeducational materials and in making group presentations preferred.
• Skilled in providing clinical supervision preferred.
• Skilled in working with patients with medical disorders preferred.