Full-time Testing Psychologist

Counseling Services of Southern Minnesota (CSSM) was established in 1997 with a primary focus to serve children and families. Since that time the agency has added services for adults, couples, and psychological testing. The agency, with support of grants from the Department of Human Services, has added programming to serve infants and young children and provide services to children within area schools.

CSSM has two clinic locations and has providers in eight area school districts. In addition, we partner with local county human services agencies. CSSM strives to make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve by providing comprehensive care to our clients. We focus on having well-trained staff and routine consultations with other providers working with our clients to ensure the highest quality of care.

It is our goal to ensure we provide exceptional training opportunities and maintain an experience for our staff that allows for a work/life balance. We offer our staff some flexibility in scheduling, profit sharing and a competitive benefits package. We have access to DHS sponsored grants to pay staff while they attend training to acquire certification in the following therapies: ABC, TF-CBT, PCIT, CPP, MAP, and IEC-MH. These certifications are significant, and we believe we are providing our staff with excellent opportunities while enhancing the quality of the services we deliver to our clients.

Psychology Department

CSSM offers comprehensive psychological assessment for children, adolescents, and adults, and every evaluation includes screening for a variety of concerns based on the referral question(s). This can include ADHD, Autism, intellectual disability, learning disabilities, mood disorders, personality functioning, etc. Our psychologists are affirming and respectful and treat their patients as partners in the evaluation process and as experts of their own experiences. CSSM also offers parental capacity evaluations to identify parental caregiving skills and challenges in relation to their child(ren)’s functioning and needs. CSSM currently has a child-focused licensed psychologist and an adolescent/adult-focused licensed psychologist. The Psychology Department maintains a strong referral base and is valued by community partners.

The Role

This position would primarily include psychological evaluation, though you will have the opportunity to diversify your practice to include psychotherapy, supervision, and consultation. The specific types of evaluations completed will be guided by provider interest and competence.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Conducting intake interviews/diagnostic assessments
• Developing assessment plans based on referral questions
• Administering, scoring, and interpreting a variety of psychological measures
• Obtaining, reviewing, and incorporating collateral information
• Composing integrated psychological evaluation reports
• Diagnostic decision making and treatment planning
• Providing interactive feedback to caregivers, care providers, and/or patients
• Carrying patient caseload as assigned 
• Attending and participating in case consultation and team meetings, and other meetings
• Providing supervision to post-doctoral trainees and/or doctoral-level practicum students
• Compliance with clinic documentation and billing standards
• Compliance with licensing board rules and APA Code of Ethics

Required Education and Experience

• Doctoral degree in psychology
• Full, unrestricted licensure as a psychologist in Minnesota OR license-eligible post-doctoral resident (we will provide the necessary supervision hours required for licensure)
• Highly developed ability in administering, scoring, and interpretation of psychological tests
• Demonstrated skill in clinical interviewing
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated skills in consultation and the ability to work as part of a team

Application Process

• Submit a CV, cover letter indicating your interest and skills for this position, and a redacted sample psychological evaluation report
• Complete CSSM Employment Application

Benefits

• Simple IRA plan – CSSM matches 3%
• Vacation
• Holidays (9 days)
• Sick time
• Health insurance – CSSM pays a portion
• Dental insurance – CSSM pays a portion
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Professional development stipend
• Some opportunity to work virtually
• Competitive base salary

CSSM is a National Health Service Corps (NHSC)-approved site.

Schedule

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Counseling Services of Southern Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. Upon request, assistance and/or accommodations are available during the application process, without penalty.

Salary : $75,600 - $99,000