Psychologist-Full Time

Position Title:                          Psychologist

FLSA Classification:           Exempt

Location:                                    Life Choices/Woodward

Position Type:                         FT

Reports to:                                Director of Clinical Services

EEOC Classification:          Executive/Senior-Level Officials and Managers

Summary

This is a clinical position which includes the administration and interpretation of psychological tests, provision of therapy/counseling to consumers, crisis intervention, case coordination and the development and monitoring of behavior management treatment plans.  A significant amount of the work is performed in the community, including consumer's homes and other sites where consumers receive services. Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor

Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures and applicable rules and regulations of grantors. Models the Pillars and guiding principles of NSO at all times.

Responsibilities

Primary Job Role

This is a clinical position which includes the administration and interpretation of psychological tests, provision of therapy/counseling to consumers, crisis intervention, case coordination and the development and monitoring of behavior management treatment plans.  A significant amount of the work is performed in the community, including consumer's homes and other sites where consumers receive services.

Essential Job Duties

AESSMENT/MPLEMENTATION/MONITORING: Includes assessment of consumers in various settings to determine consumer's functioning level, maladaptive behaviors, development of behavior management treatment plans, implementation of the plan, attendance at BTC meeting, development of treatment plans, implementing treatment plans to include training of family/ care provider and/ or agency personnel in the   implementation of the plan, monitoring effectiveness of plan, and redevelopment  of treatment goals and objectives.

• Assess behaviors

• Writes behavioral plan
• Obtains approval of plan through BTC.
• Delivers plan to family
• Follows-up with revisions or updates

Therapy/Counseling Includes regular scheduled individual, group and family activities of a psychotherapeutic or behavior management nature with the goal of maximizing consumer's level of functioning while utilizing the least restrictive setting.

• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with consumer, family, other diverse providers and other providers to ensure the effective delivery of services to the consumer.
• Provides case coordination of assigned cases.

Testing/Interpretation: Includes the testing of consumers in intelligence, functioning level, adative/maladaptive behaviors, interpretation of testing results, observation of consumers strengths and needs, documentation of testing results and participation of Informed Consent Board hearing.

• Administers scores and interprets psychological tests to consumers.
• Interperts test scores and interprets psychological tests to consumers.
• Interperts test scores to consumers and family in a mannner with maximizes their understanding.
• Prepares clearly written psychological evaluation reports in a format and timeframe consistent with agency policy.
• Consults with other staff regarding test results to facilitate their understanding of consumer functioning and psychological dimension of behavior.
• Assist in the determination of eligibility for DD services and recommendations for the least restrictive living arrangement through interpretation of test results and making professional diagnostic formulations of developmental disabilities.
• Documentation: Includes complete, accurate and timely completion of clinical and statistical records to record staff activities.
• Documents every consumer and collateral contact in compliance with agency policy when completing progress notes.
• Completes various administrative forms to assure accurate data collection for billing, fee-setting, the management information system and other purposes in accordance with agency procedures.
• Completes other   reports as required.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor and relevant to the position.

Candidate Requirements

Education:  MA/MS in Psychology or Phd/PsyD Psychology

Required Licensure: LP

Minimum Required Experience: Experience in administering and interpreting psychological testing, experience with developing and maintaining behavior management plans. 

Valid Michigan driver’s license and proof of auto insurance

+ 1 Year Clinical Experience with the Developmentally Disabled population.  

Neighborhood Service Organization is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities.