Licensed Psychologist

Advantage Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHSC loan repayment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Advantage Health in Detroit, MI seeks a doctoral-level behavioral health professional to provide therapy and intervention services in collaboration with the psychiatrist Behavioral Health Team. The role includes individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds a Doctorate and Michigan licensure, demonstrates strong clinical judgment, and engages in patient-centered care while utilizing community resources to support

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree required.
• State license in Michigan or eligible for licensure.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy for patients with behavioral health diagnoses.
• Coordinate with psychiatry and BH team to develop treatment plans.
• Utilize community resources to coordinate care for patients and families.
• Document clinical notes and actions in the EMR.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical/interpersonal skills

Innovation & flexibility

Behavioral health trends

Community knowledge

Independent clinical judgment

Education

Doctorate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ECW EMR

Paycor HR System

Job description

**We participate with NHSC and other Loan Repayment Programs**

Summary: Responsible for providing therapy and intervention services to patients with behavioral health diagnoses in collaboration with the psychiatrist Behavioral Health Team by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides individual and/or group therapy and social casework for patients and their families. *
• Provides short term crisis intervention therapy. *
• Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary Team to provide comprehensive treatment.
• Provides social work treatment in accordance with the patient's treatment plan, modifies plan to further treatment goals. *
• Participates in the Patient Centered Medical Home patient centered team meetings. *
• Collaborates with the BH Director to evaluate the effectiveness of the patients treatment plans. *
• Utilizes community resources and referral networks to coordinate care for the patients. *
• Provides health education for patients, their families, and staff as needed.*
• Arranges for referral and/or placement of patients in other Community Mental Health programs, housing, or employment opportunities. *
• Maintains accurate clinical and statistical records in the Electronic Medical Record.*
• Provides field instruction for graduate-level social work students.*
• Performs other related responsibilities as assigned.*
• Participates in Agency community outreach events.
• Represents the agency in various meetings.
• Participates in mobilizing community resources, maintains cooperative working relationships with Community Mental Health Agencies, Crisis Centers, Department of Human Services, and the Probate Courts.

Computer Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Applications, Microsoft Excel, internet software, Microsoft Outlook, search engines, Paycor Human Resource Systems, and ECW Electronic Medical Record.

Education/Experience:

• Doctorate Degree

Certificates and Licenses:

• State of Michigan License
• Valid driver’s license
• Person centered planning
• Behavior management and crisis management
• Group Therapy facilitation Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated clinical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be innovative and flexile in job duties
• Knowledge of current trends in behavior health, public health, and welfare
• Knowledge of the scope and activities of local health, welfare, and community organizations
• Ability to make sound independent clinical judgments