Psychologist Senior Clinical

In this role, it is necessary to demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Summary

Under limited supervision, provides psychological services to clients in a hospital or mental health program.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial diagnostic assessments of clients to determine client needs (e. g. immediate crisis intervention care, therapy, or a referral to another agency), and develop treatment goals and plans

Administer, score, and interpret psychological tests, and write comprehensive reports of personality, intelligence, and other test results

Provide mental health therapy (e. g. individual, group, and/or family therapy) to children, adolescents, families, adults, hospital patients, and/or the elderly

Record Patient Progress Notes and Attendance

Based on records, interviews, behavioral observations, and psychological test results, write comprehensive psychological reports of clients diagnosis and treatment recommendations

Provide consultation on diagnosis, treatment, and other psychological issues to mental health professionals, government agencies, community organization, and/or schools

Supervise and train entry-level clinical psychologists, graduate students, and/ or resident physicians

Review and sign off on diagnostic evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes compiled by non-licensed psychologists and graduate students

Assist in maintaining standards for clinic accreditation by health management organizations, internship program accreditation by the American Psychological Association, and state licensure

• Complete necessary documentation to bill health management organizations and other payers for client services
• Provide court testimony pertaining to psychological assessments of clients

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Psychology Obtained from an APA or CPA-accredited program
• Complete at least one full year or the equivalent in part time of internship (2000 hours)
• One year or the equivalent in part time of supervised post-doctoral experience in a healthcare setting (1800 hours)
• Training appropriate to the area of specialization
• If licensed in another jurisdiction, have no unresolved disciplinary action or complaints pending
• Certified (or eligible for certification) as a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Minnesota

Total Rewards Package - Providers

We offer a competitive compensation plan based on your skills and experience/training related to this position, and internal equity.

We provide an extensive benefits program that includes: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition Reimbursement; License and Certification Reimbursement, Annual Business Expense Account dollars (available only for benefit eligible positions).

Professional Liability Coverage is provided at all FTE levels. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Hennepin Healthcare is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Our Office of Professional Worklife and other institutional supports are available to help with your sense of wellness; it is our firm belief that we must attend to our own well-being before we can care for others.