Clinical Psychologist

University Physician Group•Detroit, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Serving one million patients and their families annually, this role is part of an organization that advances medical knowledge, technologies, and practices, and develops and educates the next generation of exceptional healthcare professionals. With over 100 locations, the organization provides advanced medicine and patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community.

Requirements

Bachelors/Masters of Social Work; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Ph.D., Masters of Psychology, Limited Licensed Professional Counselor or equivalent License to practice in Michigan
Maintain professional liability insurance
Credentialing by Wayne State University Physicians Group or DMC as applicable
Broad background of experience and training with various patient populations and modes of service delivery in both mental health and those relating to chemical dependency treatment.
Knowledge of the principles of addiction medicine and mental health clinical practices
Knowledge of organization policies and procedures
Knowledge of community resources and referral agencies
Knowledge of requirements of third party payers
Skill in interviewing and eliciting information and cooperation from patients
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff, and the public
Ability to interpret and communicate clinical and professional rules, regulations, and procedures
Compliance with WSUPG and Department of Psychiatry Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Provides mental health and/or chemical dependency treatment, assessments, individual or group clinical services.
Coordinates patient referrals for substance abuse treatment, accommodations for homeless patients, Medicaid, Medicare, SSI, SSD, bus cards, shelters and work therapy as needed.
Provides accurate patient assessment; evaluates data; develops individualized Plan of Care following guidelines for Person-Centered Plans that includes participation of the patient to identify and understand patient’s problems and circumstances.
Explores available resources and services; educates and supports the patient regarding recipient rights, treatment options and services available.
Provides for a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment by coordinating with other staff and with persons identified by the patient; coordinates care with referring physician or agencies; assesses patient progress and modifies the treatment plan accordingly.
Maintains availability to patients for whom he/she is the primary clinician or arranges appropriate clinical coverage.
Maintains timely documentation in patient clinical records according to clinic policy and procedure.
Ensures that documentation meets licensure, accreditation and third party payer standards.
Maintains timely contact as needed with third party payers to ensure authorization for services provided.
Networks as applicable with referral sources, courts, third party payers and other appropriate resources.
Participates in case conferences to maintain level of supervision.
Participates in quality management program, and adheres to accessibility, safety, and infection control standards.
Conforms to the ethical code of conduct of his/her professional organization, to clinic policies and procedures and to legally sound business practice.
Maintains a current professional license, professional liability insurance and credentialing by Wayne State University Physicians Group or DMC as applicable.
Attend required meetings.
Participate in professional development activities to keep current with health care trends and practices.
Obeys confidentiality as required by all federal, state, regulatory, and Wayne State University Physicians Group policies.
Perform related work as required.