Master's Level Psychologist

Children’s Center of Wayne County (TCC) The Children’s Center, founded in 1929, provides evidence-based clinical therapy to children who deal with mental, behavioral, emotional, intellectual, and developmental health and educational challenges or may have experienced trauma.  

School Community-Based Partnerships: We partner with K-12 schools and community organizations that serve children to provide clinical therapy, counseling, psychological services, and psychiatric evaluations, treatment & interventions.  

Child Welfare: In addition to the clinical therapy programs offered, The Children’s Center places children in licensed foster homes, and supports them throughout their time in the child welfare system.   

Child Well-being Family Success: We operate an onsite family success center that promotes child-wellbeing and offers children and youth from all walks of life to access relevant mental health crisis prevention and child abuse and neglect prevention services.

Advocacy: We champion child and youth well-being for those experiencing poverty-related issues, those within the child welfare system, and those in need of evidence-based, clinical therapy.

TCC’s mission is to help children and families shape their own futures.  If as many children as possible, and their families can easily access comprehensive, evidence-based, clinical therapy that is integrated into and supports their everyday lives then, children will experience an improved quality of life where they have a true sense of agency and empowerment in their lives. 

We embrace and demonstrate a set of Core Values as the foundation of our culture.  They define how we do what we do, and what we value in our work with each other and our community.  Daily demonstration of these values, in mindset and behavior, is required to be successful as a TCC team member. 

• Dedicated-We are devoted, dedicated and always willing to pitch to accomplish our mission.   
• Passionate-We are passionate about what we do and helping the people we serve.   
• Accountable-We do what we say and accomplish all aspects of our responsibilities.   
• Can Do Attitude- We approach our responsibilities with a positive attitude.  
• Respectful- We always treat co-workers, donors, children and families with the utmost respect, courtesy, and patience. 

Job Summary

The Master’s Level Psychologist participates as part of a team of psychologists in completing comprehensive psychological evaluations for children and adolescents, including conducting parent interviews, administering, scoring, and interpreting psychological tests, writing integrated reports, and holding feedback sessions with families. 

Job Requirements

• Minimum of one year of experience in writing integrated psychological evaluation reports, including test interpretation, clinical formulation, and recommendations.
• Minimum of one year of psychological testing experience with children, including full test administration, scoring, and interpretation of standardized cognitive ability tests such as the WISC-V.
• Experience with children diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) required; preference for candidates with previous ADOS-2 training and experience, but training can be provided.
• Clinical experience required with children and youth with developmental/intellectual disabilities and/or behavioral and emotional disorders.
• Experience with assessment and/or therapy with children under 6 strongly preferred.
• Experience working in the Community Mental Health sector is preferred
• Must have a psychology license (LLP or TLLP) in the state of Michigan for the coordinating degree and maintain licensure throughout employment. Meet and maintain eligibility criteria as a Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP) as outlined in the MDHHS Qualification Guidelines.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication, basic computer skill related to windows navigation, and Microsoft Office and general office equipment.
• Must provide clearance that there is no record and/or convictions as a perpetrator of child abuse/and or neglect on the State of MI Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and a clear driving record.

Essential Functions

• Report to the Director of Psychological Services
• Participate as part of a team of psychologists in completing comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, including administering parent interviews, developmental/cognitive testing, academic testing, adaptive behavior assessment, and the ADOS-2.
• Use positive engagement and behavioral strategies to conduct testing with young children with significant behavioral difficulties and developmental delays.
• Maintain a small therapy caseload
• Comply with Legal Requirements, including: 
  1. All applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations, as well as licensure requirements
  2. All applicable standards of accrediting agencies, including the Council on Accreditation (“COA”); and 
  3. All applicable standards, guidelines, rules, and regulations established from time to time by the Detroit-Wayne Integrated Health Network (“DWIHN”); the State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (“MDHHS”); the Medicaid program, other Center funding sources and third-party payers and TCC
• Attend all required training to enhance skills and meet Agency guidelines and as required by the State of MI, COA, and other agencies governing the operation of the Agency.
• Participate in required supervision and agency meetings based upon this position.
• Support the values of the family, The Children’s Center Mission, and the commitment to the ongoing safety and family stability.
• Complete all billing and clinical documentation in a timely manner and according to current TCC policies and procedures
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all client and agency records in accordance with applicable laws,

regulations, and policies of TCC

KPI’s

• Conduct 4 psychological evaluations per week, with an expected total of 14 psychological evaluations per month.
• Maintain a therapy caseload of a minimum of 3 therapy clients.
• Complete billing, documentation, and psychological evaluation reports within timeliness expectations, based on evaluation type and/or outcome at all times.
• No substantiated Recipient Rights complaints
• No customer service complaints that result in corrective action

Additional Functions

• Contribute to a positive workplace culture that demonstrates evidence of high accountability, inclusivity, and collaboration. 
• Demonstrate a commitment to anti-racist practices, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Actively support and encourage creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive administrative and service delivery environments.
• Adhere to best practices, ethical standards, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations. 

Physical Requirements

• Administrative Work: Ability to tolerate exposure to computer screen and operate computer/keyboard and other office equipment on a frequent and/or continuous basis.  
• Communication: Ability to receive and exchange information and accurately and effectively communicate and converse with others.  
• Lifting: Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.  
• Sitting: Ability to sit for extended periods of time.   
• Mobility: Ability to ambulate for extended periods of time.  

Robust Health Care and Benefit Package including: 

• Medical 
• Vision and Dental Plan sponsored 100% by The Children’s Center
• Matching 3% 403(b) retirement plan after one year, fully vested after two years of employment 
• 80 hours of paid time off after 90 days, 120 hours of paid time off your first year, 160 hours your 2nd, 3rd and 4th year, 200 hours every year beginning your 5th year
• Accrued Paid Sick Time
• 11 paid holidays
• Life Insurance (Employer-Provided)
• Long Term Disability sponsored 100% by The Children’s Center
• Longevity Pay  
• Health Savings Account 
• Dependent Care Account
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Employee Assistance

Voluntary Benefits 

• Critical Illness
• Accident
• Voluntary Life, voluntary spouse and dependent life
•  Pet Insurance
•  Legal Shield (prepaid legal services)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.