Clinical Psychologist

Central City Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Central City Health in Detroit is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to provide comprehensive mental health services within an integrated care model, including psychological assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention. The role supports trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care across teams and with community partners.

The position emphasizes collaboration with primary care providers, psychiatrists, therapists, and case managers, and offers opportunities for research, program

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology.
• Current, full, unrestricted license to practice psychology in Michigan.
• Doctoral Limited License acceptable with supervision.
• Experience in community mental health or FQHC preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR).

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments.
• Perform intakes, diagnostic evaluations, and crisis interventions.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans.
• Maintain licensure documentation and ethical standards.
• Participate in case consultations, supervision, and peer review.
• Support or co-lead program evaluations.
• Engage in continuing education and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Crisis intervention

Assessment

Communication

Evidence-based practices

Education

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology

Michigan licensure

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Who We Are:

Central City Health (CCH) has been serving the under-housed and at-risk population in metro Detroit since 1972, by providing integrated healthcare services. Our services include primary and pediatric care, dental care, behavioral and SUD care, supportive housing, and community re-entry services, to name a few. In 2024, our President/CEO, Dr. Kimberly Farrow-Felton received the esteemed Healthcare Hero Award from Crain’s Detroit Business honoring her exceptional contributions to the health and well-being of our community.

Our Mission:

To achieve wellness in the community by providing an array of primary and behavioral health care, housing, and substance abuse services with dignity and respect.

Our Core Values:

CCH is guided by a set of values in fulfilling our mission.

Some of our values include:

• An environment that supports health and recovery.
• Person centered principles in the delivery of care.
• An environment characterized by cultural sensitivity, integrity, teamwork and trust.
• A commitment to service excellence and continuous quality improvement.
• Persons served take both an active part in their treatment and the organization.
• An atmosphere of welcoming and accessibility to people seeking our services that assures “no wrong door.”

Job Summary:

The Clinical Psychologist provides comprehensive mental health services to consumers of Central City Health (CCH), including psychological assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention within an integrated care model. This role supports CCH’s mission to deliver trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally responsive behavioral health care. The Clinical Psychologist collaborates closely with primary care providers, psychiatrists, therapists, case managers, and community partners to promote whole-person wellness. While primarily clinical, the position offers opportunities to engage in research, program evaluation, and outcomes measurement in collaboration with CCH’s quality improvement and research teams.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments.
• Perform intakes, diagnostic evaluations, and crisis interventions.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans.
• Maintain compliance with all licensures, documentation, and ethical standards.
• Participate in case consultations, supervision, and peer review.
• Support or co-lead program evaluations.
• Engage in continuing education, supervision, and quality improvement activities.

Education & Experience:

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice psychology in Michigan.
• Doctoral Limited License acceptable with supervision.
• Demonstrated competence in evidence-based psychotherapeutic techniques.
• Strong understanding of integrated care models.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to synthesize complex clinical findings for interdisciplinary audiences.
• Commitment to data-driven practices.
• Prior experience in community mental health, FQHC preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR).

“This is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position. As with everything in life, things change. The tasks and responsibilities can be changed, added to, removed, amended, deleted, and modified at any time by the organization. CCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all candidates and team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, height, weight, marital status, gender identity expression, disability status, protected veteran, or other legally protected status by state or federal law. At CCH the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combating COVID-19. As a result, CCH prefers that employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19; however, it is not required.”

Pay

Up to $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vision insurance.

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Mental health counseling: 4 years (Required)
• EHR systems: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Licensed Psychologist Credentials (Required)

Work Location:

In person