Child and Adolescent Psychologist

Job Summary

Our client is looking for a Pediatric Clinical Psychologist to work with pediatric populations who experience mental or physical health problems. These may include patients exhibiting anxiety and depression; serious and enduring mental illness; adjustment to physical illness; neurological disorders; addictive behaviors; eating disorders; behavior disorders; personal and family relationship problems, attention deficits, and learning disabilities.

This role is responsible for:

• Assessing patients' needs, abilities, or behavior using various methods, including psychometric tests, interviews, and direct observation of behavior
• Devising and monitoring appropriate programs of treatment and providing therapy for difficulties related to psychiatric disorders, addictions, social and interpersonal problems, challenging behavior, and other behavioral or emotional problems
• Providing consultation to other professionals working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Consulting with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and assess client needs
• Referring patients or families/caregivers to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement, or education
• Providing crisis intervention and counseling patients and their families/caregivers in individual and group sessions
• Advocating on behalf of the patient and family/caregivers on medical treatment and other services
• Monitoring, evaluating, and recording patient progress according to goals described in a treatment plan
• Identifying environmental impediments to patient progress through interviews and review of patient records
• Organizing support groups or counseling family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting patients or their family/caregivers
• Counseling patients regarding substance use and referring clients to community or social service programs
• Planning and conducting programs to combat social problems, prevent substance misuse, or improve community health and counseling services
• Overseeing Medicaid-related paperwork and recordkeeping within the practice
• Identifying child abuse cases and taking authorized protective action when necessary
• Maintaining client records
• Ensuring regular and routine onsite attendance
• Performing all other duties as assigned
  
  

This position reports to:

• Clinical Director
  
  

The ideal candidate will have:

• PhD in Clinical Psychology (Required)
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in medical psychology (Required)
• Minimum of 4 years of experience with pediatrics (Preferred)
• Licensed Psychologist in the State of Michigan, LLPC (Required)
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders in pediatric patients
• Developing and implementing treatment plans
• Providing psychotherapy to individuals, groups, and families
• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care
• Educating patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options
• Participating in continuing education to stay current with best practices in psychology
• Ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other relevant laws and regulations.
  
  

Degree:

• PhD in Clinical Psychology
  
  

Software Experience:

• Knowledge of EMR systems
  
  

Management Experience:

• Knowledge of business and leadership principles (budgeting, scheduling, procuring & allocating resources)
  
  

Perks/Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits
• Retirement Accounts
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Supportive and Collaborative Culture
• Opportunities for Professional Development and Continuing Education
  
  

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