What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Consultant - Psychologist (Ph.D.) position at The Guidance Center?
Description
As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs we offer treatment, prevention, growth and education services to more than 15,000 people annually. The Guidance Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming place for everyone. Creating a culture in which we embrace diversity, equity and inclusion and strive to dismantle oppression is critical to our mission to: Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being.
The Clinical Consultant Ph.D. Psychologist is responsible for individual and group clinical consultation with staff and student interns. Additional duties may include participation in crisis response, DEI initiatives and agency workgroups. Regular work hours are expected to be Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Actual hours may be adjusted due to the needs of the consumer and the program. May be filled either as a full-time position or via part-time contractual. When you click Apply, you will be asked your preference. This position offers a $3,000 sign on bonus!
Responsibilities include:
- Provide individual and group clinical consultation with staff.
- Participate in the clinical supervision and oversight of student interns, including various college and university best practice standards.
- Provide clinical chart reviews and oversight through use of the Electronic Health Record (PCE).
- Maintain written records necessary for clinical supervision as defined in the policy and procedural manual.
- Assist with crisis and trauma debriefing as related to staff involved in agency and/or community events.
- Participate in agency Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
- Lead and/or participate with workgroups/trainings on various clinical projects.
- Review and interpret the results of psychological evaluations with interns and staff.
- Complete 25 hours of program or position specific training on an annual basis
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university.
- Must have and retain a valid LP in Psychology with the State of Michigan.
- Have at least five or more years of experience in the examination, evaluation and treatment of adults, children and families.
- Must have adequate knowledge of the community mental health service delivery system.
- Must have experience with individual and group clinical consultation and supervision. Experience in the mentoring of student interns is preferred.
- Effective interpersonal communication skills, the ability to assess and intervene within complex family and community systems, and a willingness to be flexible, patient and creative.
- Experience with testing instruments including WAIS, WISC, Vineland, ADOS and ADIR is also preferred.
- Must have the ability to develop relationships and work collaboratively with administrators and staff at the agency.
- Candidate selected must obtain the credentials of Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP), Children’s Mental Health Professional (CMHP), and Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) within 120 days of hire.
- Must have MDHHS Central Registry and Police clearance. A current valid driver’s license in favorable standing is required.
