Psychologist - Sr Staff | Detroit, MI

Psychologist Position The psychologist diagnoses and treats mental, substance use, developmental and behavioral disorders and disabilities; assesses and establishes a level of care for patients; requests admission as needed; provides consultation; determines disability and decisional capacity; evaluates dangerousness and suicidality; provides supervision; and performs research as defined by the scope of practice of psychology in Michigan. Education/Experience Required PhD or PsyD in Psychology from an APA accredited program or from a graduate program approved by the Canadian Provincial Government in which the program is located, or from a program acceptable to the National Register of Health Care Providers in Psychology. License-Board of Psychology and 1 yr post doc experience. Two years of experience as a practicing Psychologist preferred. Skill and experience in providing clinical psychological services to patients with acute or chronic medical, mental health, substance use, and/or developmental problems and their families. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of the scientific methods used in psychology; the social, behavioral, developmental, and biological sources of normal and pathological behavior, psychopathology, behavior change, and psychotherapy. Knowledge of state and federal laws and legal requirements. Skilled in developing and presenting psychoeducational materials and in making group presentations preferred. Skilled in providing clinical supervision preferred. Skilled in working with patients with medical disorders preferred. Must have completed a Pre-doctoral or Post-doctoral internship approved by the American Psychological Association or by the appropriate Canadian province or must meet the requirements of a Registrant in the National Register, or must be a Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology. Must be in possession of a Rule 10 License or fully licensed as a Psychologist in the State of Michigan.