OBRA Psychologist

Thresholds; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Thresholds in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a licensed psychologist to confirm diagnoses and conduct diagnostic testing for intellectual functioning and adaptive skills. The role includes completing assessments for Pre-Admission Screenings for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities include administering psychometric, personality, and adaptive functioning tests, potentially training nursing facility staff, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or an equivalent degree.
• Licensure to practice in Michigan at Psychologist Limited or Fully Licensed level.
• Knowledge of and experience in psychological testing and diagnostic principles.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive psychological assessments, including testing and diagnosing, for Pre-Admission Screenings of adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of classification and diagnosis of intellectual/developmental disabilities and select appropriate psychometric, personality, and adaptive functioning assessments.
• May provide consultation and training to nursing facility staff as part of OBRA team.
• Comply with Thresholds, network180 and MDHHS policies and federal/state guidelines; document accordingly.
• Maintain all required documentation for the person served per policies of the facility/agency.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or agency administrator.

Skills

Psychological testing

Diagnostic assessments

Teamwork

Communication

Flexible hours

Clinical judgment

Education

Master’s degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Job description

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Professional Grand Rapids, MI, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1009

POSITION SUMMARY

The psychologist will confirm diagnoses or perform diagnostic testing to assess the referred client’s level of intellectual functioning and adaptive skills. The psychologist will also complete psychological assessments, as needed, for Pre-Admission Screenings for adults who are identified as intellectually or developmentally disabled.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or an equivalent degree.
• Licensure to practice in the State of Michigan at the "Psychologist Limited License" or “Psychologist Fully Licensed” level.
• Valid and legal Michigan driver’s license and personal vehicle required.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.
• Ability to work effectively within a team context.
• Knowledge of and experience in psychological testing and diagnostic principles.

REQUIREMENTS

• Independently drives personal car.
• Communicates both orally and in writing with persons served, other agencies, co-workers, etc.
• Engages in meetings with high level of concentration
• over extended periods of time.
• Understands and follows instructions.
• Normal hearing required for conversation, telephone use, and emergency information systems.
• Visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision within normal range.
• Must be independently mobile on all surfaces and situations.
• Must be able to move safely about work area.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete comprehensive psychological assessments, including testing and diagnosing, as needed, for Pre-Admission Screenings of adults who are identified as intellectually or developmentally disabled.
• Demonstrate Knowledge of the classification and diagnosis of intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities, and the ability to select and administer appropriate psychometric, personality, and adaptive functioning assessments based on the needs of each person.
• May provide consultation and training to nursing facility staff, as part of the OBRA team.
• Comply with policies, procedures and standards established by Thresholds, network180 and MDHHS and relevant Federal, State, and City Departments.
• Comply with all documentation requirements on behalf of the person served in accordance with the applicable policies and procedures of the Nursing Facility, Thresholds, or the local or State Mental Health Agencies.
• Perform all other related duties/responsibilities, assigned by immediate supervisor or other agency administrator.

POSITION STATUS

• This is a hybrid, PRN (as-needed) position. Assignments will be offered based on program volume and Psychologist’s availability.