Psychologist, Dev Disabilities

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Psychologist to join our team of talented professionals in the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) program.

This position comes with a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

Summary:

The Psychologist is responsible for psychological evaluations of people receiving services, including administration and the interpretation of psychometric instruments while providing direct services to people served. The psychologist is also responsible for the development of treatment goals, case service plans in accordance with Person Centered Planning, thorough assessments, individual counseling, parent training, behavior modifications plans, and crisis intervention. Regular work hours are expected to be Monday through Friday with four (4) hours per week after 5pm. Actual hours may be adjusted due to the needs of the consumer and the program.

Responsibilities:

Administer psychological evaluations of consumers and complete a written report.

1. Interpret the results of the evaluations to the person and family.
2. Provide consultation to staff regarding families and their members.
3. Provide direct counseling services to individuals and families.
4. Conduct staff in-services specific to consumer served to assigned direct care staff.
5. Obtain, analyze and evaluate significant data so as to develop reports for guardianship hearings, baseline data on current functioning levels and determining eligibility into the Community Mental Health system.
6. Complete intakes on new consumers as needed.
7. Complete Integrated Biopsychosocials on both assigned consumers as well as those assigned to others when needed.
8. Develop and maintain written records necessary for professional practice as defined in the policy and procedural manual.
9. Must complete 24 hours of program and or position specific training on an annual basis.
10. Perform similar or related duties as assigned.

The Guidance believes that our team members are our most valuable resources, and we invest in them accordingly. We offer our employees a competitive salary, flexible scheduling opportunities, a team-oriented work environment and much more!

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Must have and retain a valid TLLP or LLP in Psychology with the State of Michigan.
• At least eight (8) months experience in the area of intellectual and/or developmental disabilities required.
• At least one year experience in the examination, evaluation and treatment of minors and their families.
• Candidate must obtain the credential of Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) and Children’s Mental Health Professional (CMHP) credentials within 120 days of hire.
• Must have MDHHS Central Registry and Police clearance.
• Experience with testing instruments including WAIS, WISC, Vineland, ADOS and ADIR preferred.
• Additional requirements include: a nonjudgmental approach that reflects cultural competency and sensitivity to the unique needs and diverse experiences of individual families. The ability to engage and maintain clinical relationships with families, the ability to develop collaborative relationships with other providers, 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.