Post Doctoral Fellowship in Assessment

Position Overview:

MMHC is seeking a passionate clinician for an assessment-focused post-doctoral fellowship. If you thrive on understanding clients’ unique experiences and making accurate diagnoses, this role is for you. We seek an innovator and lifelong learner dedicated to providing high-quality care. Responsibilities include conducting psychological assessments, collaborating with clients, integrating testing results into treatment plans, and establishing a practice that allows for follow up care post testing. You’ll also gain supervisory experience with practicum students and engage in didactic training and development. We also provide dedicated time each week for studying for the licensing exam.

This full-time, one-year fellowship includes 2,000 training hours to support licensure in Minnesota. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and skills for a successful career as a psychologist in an area of community need.

If you’re eager to become a well-rounded clinician, we encourage you to apply. Let’s discuss how we can support your growth and development!

About Us:

At MMHC, we believe in the transformative power of collaboration between clients and clinicians. Our approach to psychological assessment is rooted in empathy and understanding. We recognize that clients are the experts of their own lives, and our role is to bring our expertise in psychological testing and diagnosis to support them. We are committed to considering the whole person, including their life circumstances, community, and relationships, to deliver comprehensive and compassionate care. We strive to help clients understand the “why” behind their diagnoses and support them through every step of their journey.

Our company is dedicated to balancing the needs of both clients and clinicians. We prioritize the well-being of our team, ensuring a supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance. By focusing on the experiences of both clients and clinicians, we create a harmonious and fulfilling workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide assessments via telehealth and/or in person to ages 6 .

• Supervision of practicum students.

• Conduct psychological evaluations, including diagnostic interviews and the selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of various assessments for clients of different age ranges.

• Collaborate with clients to ensure a personalized testing experience, leveraging their self-knowledge and the clinician’s expertise, and clarifying common language as needed.

• Approach diagnosis holistically, considering the client’s entire life context and the impact of various life circumstances.

• Clearly explain assessment results to clients, ensuring they are informed and engaged in their care.

• Establish a practice that includes follow-up sessions to help clients understand treatment recommendations, support initial intervention steps, and facilitate a warm transfer to long-term providers, integrating assessment results into comprehensive treatment planning.

• Contribute to developing best practices and new approaches to psychological assessment, making assessments affordable and accessible.

• Contribute and participate in didactic training for practicum students.

• Complete documentation with a focus on quality and compliance in a timely manner.

• Engage in peer consultation as a collaborative element of the testing process.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.).

• Desire to be licensed as a Psychologist in the state of Minnesota.

• Good standing with professional program.

• Strong interest for psychological assessment and diagnosis.

• Experience providing psychological assessment.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a client-centered approach.

• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Passion for providing high-quality, impactful care to clients.

• Computer skills including using Microsoft Office products and healthcare software.

• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technology and software.

Your Skills & Expertise:

• Ability to build rapport and trust with clients while being confident in your expertise.

• Empathy, compassion, and a genuine passion for providing quality mental health care.

• Incorporating family systems (where fitting) into the data collection and feedback process to support long-term understanding on testing results, treatment planning, parenting/guardian interventions and support.

• Experience with diagnosing and creating objective treatment plans.

• Experience with developing evidence-based batteries for a variety of referral questions, including but not limited to ADHD, ASD, personality, and cognitive assessment.

• Observation and understanding of clients’ readiness for treatment and tailoring treatment plans to fit clients’ abilities and needs (including guardians in the process).

• Natural curiosity with a desire for continuous learning and sharing expertise with others.

• Non-judgmental mindset in communication and interactions with clients and others.

• Friendly and supportive to co-workers with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

• Self-motivation with strong time-management and organizational skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for quality client documentation.

• Proactive in developing and maintaining strong client relationships.

• Strong ethics and moral compass.

• Good self-care and establishment of boundaries to ensure your ability to continue helping clients.

Why Choose MMHC?

• We are growing an exciting team and want passionate professionals to be a part of it, while understanding that work-life balance is vital to building a sustainably successful team.

• Join an innovative team where your ideas shape the future of our services.

• Enjoy the freedom of a flexible schedule that fits your life.

• Focus on what you do best—our in-house billing and office support team handles scheduling, prior authorizations, and paperwork for you.

• Access to supportive and collaborative in-house psychiatry services and intensive outpatient programs for adults, adolescents, and children.

• Build your unique practice specialty, receive referrals tailored to your expertise, and collaborate with a network of specialists within the organization.

• Flexibility to work virtually, in person, or a blend of both—tailored to your preferences.

• Advance your career with professional development support and diverse growth opportunities!

Additional Benefits:

• Work-Life Balance: Supportive work environment that prioritizes clinician well-being and work-life balance.

• Tools: We offer technology programs designed to enhance clinicians’ workflow and help them produce high-quality work within achievable parameters.

• Professional Development: Opportunities for professional growth, including dedicated time each week to support studying for licensure.

• Collaborative Environment: We emphasize teamwork between clients and clinicians to deliver comprehensive and empathetic care. Our team regularly consults to foster collaboration, continuous learning, and consistency.

How to Apply: In addition to applying through this page, you are welcome to submit your resume and any questions about the role to cseiberlich@mnmentalhealth.com. Please include “Post Doctoral Fellowship” in the subject line of your email. Don’t have a lot of assessment experience but want to grow and learn more? Please contact us and we would like to discuss further.

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and passionate psychologist to our team! If you have any questions or need further details, feel free to ask.