Child and Adolescent Psychologist
Child and Adolescent Psychologist
Sage Solutions Group
Detroit, MI
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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.
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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
- Clinical Director
- 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)
- 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.
- PhD in Clinical Psychology
- Knowledge of EMR systems
- Knowledge of business and leadership principles (budgeting, scheduling, procuring & allocating resources)
- 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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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
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Job function
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Industries
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