Psychologist Senior Clinical

Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, it is necessary to demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Under limited supervision, provides psychological services to clients in a hospital or mental health program.

Requirements

Doctoral Degree in Psychology Obtained from an APA or CPA-accredited program
Complete at least one full year or the equivalent in part time of internship (2000 hours)
One year or the equivalent in part time of supervised post-doctoral experience in a healthcare setting (1800 hours)
Training appropriate to the area of specialization
If licensed in another jurisdiction, have no unresolved disciplinary action or complaints pending
Certified (or eligible for certification) as a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Minnesota

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial diagnostic assessments of clients to determine client needs (e.g. immediate crisis intervention care, therapy, or a referral to another agency), and develop treatment goals and plans
Administer, score, and interpret psychological tests, and write comprehensive reports of personality, intelligence, and other test results
Provide mental health therapy (e.g. individual, group, and/or family therapy) to children, adolescents, families, adults, hospital patients, and/or the elderly
Record patient progress notes and attendance
Based on records, interviews, behavioral observations, and psychological test results, write comprehensive psychological reports of clients diagnosis and treatment recommendations
Provide consultation on diagnosis, treatment, and other psychological issues to mental health professionals, government agencies, community organization, and/or schools
Supervise and train entry-level clinical psychologists, graduate students, and/ or resident physicians
Review and sign off on diagnostic evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes compiled by non-licensed psychologists and graduate students
Assist in maintaining standards for clinic accreditation by health management organizations, internship program accreditation by the American Psychological Association, and state licensure
Complete necessary documentation to bill health management organizations and other payers for client services
Provide court testimony pertaining to psychological assessments of clients