IDD Behavior Psychologist: Clinical Leadership in Autism

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health; Grayling (MI); On-site; USD 86,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible spending account

MERS Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Job summary

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA) is seeking an IDD Behavioral Psychologist to deliver psychological and behavioral services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders across Traverse City, Cadillac, Grayling, or Houghton Lake.

The role emphasizes comprehensive evaluations, FBAs, functional behavioral assessments, guardianship and competency evaluations, and development of Behavioral Treatment Plans with a focus on reducing

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree or Master’s with Limited License considered based on needs.
• Must hold or be eligible for Michigan licensure as psychologist.
• Full licensure preferred; Limited license considered.
• Credentialing with NLCMHA required for service delivery.
• Advanced training in functional analysis/behavioral treatment recommended.
• Doctoral degree and full licensure may be required for some duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations for children and adults.
• Perform guardianship evaluations and provide recommendations.
• Provide psychological consultation on competency and adaptive functioning.
• Administer and interpret testing instruments and FBAs.
• Develop and monitor Behavioral Treatment Plans (BTPs).
• Ensure compliance with Medicaid, state laws, and policy standards.
• Collaborate with Supports Coordinators, Case Managers, and clinicians.
• Contribute to quality assurance and risk management.

Skills

Behavioral assessment

FBAs

Interdisciplinary consultation

Treatment planning

Guardianship evaluations

Risk assessment

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology (Ph.D./Psy.D.)

Master’s with Limited License (Psychologist)

Michigan licensure

Full licensure preferred

Credentialing with NLCMHA

Advanced training in functional analysis/behavioral treatment

Tools

Psychological testing instruments

Behavioral assessment tools

Job description

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA) is seeking an IDD Behavioral Psychologist to deliver psychological and behavioral services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders across Traverse City, Cadillac, Grayling, or Houghton Lake.

The role emphasizes comprehensive evaluations, FBAs, functional behavioral assessments, guardianship and competency evaluations, and development of Behavioral Treatment Plans with a focus on reducing