Psychologist PhD

Hope Network • Kentwood, MI

3d

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing neuropsychological diagnostic services for the Center for Autism and developing effective individual consumer treatment plans for pediatric and adolescent populations. The role involves conducting standardized testing specific for diagnosing Autism, such as the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) or the Autism Diagnostic Interview- Revised (ADI-R). Assessments may also include IQ, developmental level, language, behavior, daily living skills, and social abilities. The psychologist will also provide individual and group education, training, and psychotherapy when clinically indicated, and offer consultation services to various stakeholders. Leadership in formulating consensus regarding client characteristics and developing consistent treatment approaches within an interdisciplinary context is also a key aspect of this role. Additionally, the position involves participation in program development and evaluation, employee education and training, and clinical supervision of master’s level psychology staff.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree from an accredited university in a clinical psychology health profession (Health Psychology, Rehabilitation Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology, or Counseling Psychology).
• Full Psychologist License in Michigan.
• Demonstrated writing skills for professional documents, including clinical documentation and clinical work products in an EMR framework.
• Competence in training, public speaking, professional education and professional presentation skills.
• Competence in comprehensive psychological, neuropsychological and behavioral assessment, clinical treatment, and clinical consultation roles.
• Competence in clinical supervision.
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to articulate and actively support the mission of the corporation to various audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Nice To Haves

• Some preferred tests would be: CARS-2 clinician ratings, Vineland - 3 Adaptive Behavior Scale or similar, BASC-3 or CBC, Wechsler IQ tests (WPPSI-IV, WISC-V, WAIS-IV).
• 1 year of doctoral clinical service experience in health service psychology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide neuropsychological diagnostic services for the Center for Autism and provide effective individual consumer treatment plans for pediatric and adolescent populations.
• Conducting standardized testing specific for diagnosing Autism, such as the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) or the Autism Diagnostic Interview- Revised (ADI-R). May also include assessments of IQ, developmental level, language, behavior, daily living skills, and social abilities.
• Provide individual and group education, training, and psychotherapy when clinically indicated.
• Provide leadership in formulating a consensus regarding client characteristics and development of a consistent treatment approach to identified goals in the context of interdisciplinary treatment.
• Provide consultation services to individuals served, referral and funding sources, Hope Network staff, and involved parties.
• Participate in program development and evaluation.
• Participate in education and training activities of employees.
• Provide clinical supervision of master’s level psychology staff as required by license status.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree