IDD Behavioral Psychologist — Autism & Behavior Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (4 options)

Dental Insurance (2 options)

Vision Insurance (2 options)

Health Savings Account

Healthcare and dependent care flex 2:1

MERS Retirement Plan (with Employer 5%

Paid Time Off (18 days in 1st year)

Holidays (13 days)

Employee Assistance Program

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Job summary

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority in Michigan seeks an IDD Behavioral Psychologist to deliver specialized psychological and behavioral services for individuals with IDD, ASD, and complex behavioral needs. The role includes evaluations, FBAs, development and monitoring of Behavioral Treatment Plans, and consultation to staff, families, and partners.

The position emphasizes compliance with Medicaid/Michigan Mental Health Code standards, risk assessment, and treatment planning.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D or Psy. D.) in Clinical Psychology, School Psychology or Master's degree with Limited License Psychologist status may be considered based on experience and organizational needs
• Must have licensure in the State of Michigan as Fully Licensed Psychologist preferred; Limited Licensed Psychologist considered; Must maintain licensure
• Ability to be credentialed by NLCMHA to provide services in this professional discipline
• Advanced training in functional analysis/principles of behavior treatment if degree is not primarily behavioral psychology focused
• A doctoral degree in psychology and full licensure may be required to perform some duties/responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations for children and adults receiving CMH services
• Conduct guardianship evaluations and provide recommendations regarding capacity and least restrictive alternatives
• Provide psychological consultation regarding competency, capacity, and adaptive functioning
• Administer, score, interpret, and document psychological testing instruments and behavioral assessment tools
• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) in accordance with Medicaid and committee requirements
• Develop, review, and monitor Behavioral Treatment Plans (BTPs) utilizing positive behavioral support
• Ensure restrictive interventions are clinically justified and documented
• Present cases requiring restrictive interventions to the Behavioral Treatment Review Committee
• Monitor implementations and effectiveness of Behavioral Treatment Plans and modify based on data
• Serve as subject matter expert regarding IDD, ASD, ABA principles and behavioral supports
• Provide consultation to Supports Coordinators, Case Managers, clinicians, families and community partners
• Assist in preventing psychiatric hospitalization and crises through proactive planning

Education

Doctoral degree (Ph.D or Psy. D.) in Clinical Psychology, School Psychology

Licensure in the State of Michigan as Fully Licensed Psychologist

Limited Licensed Psychologist status considered

Credentialing by NLCMHA to provide services

Advanced training in functional analysis/principles of behavior treatment

Doctoral degree in psychology and full licensure may be required for some duties

Job description

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority in Michigan seeks an IDD Behavioral Psychologist to deliver specialized psychological and behavioral services for individuals with IDD, ASD, and complex behavioral needs. The role includes evaluations, FBAs, development and monitoring of Behavioral Treatment Plans, and consultation to staff, families, and partners.

The position emphasizes compliance with Medicaid/Michigan Mental Health Code standards, risk assessment, and treatment planning.