Social psychologist Jobs in Detroit, MI

Job Title : Psychologist

Job Status : Full-time

Job Summary : Under general supervision, the Psychologist uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to perform responsible for evaluating, diagnosing and treating people with mental, emotional, behavioral, educational and developmental disorders. Responsible for psychological testing. May provide a wide array of social work functions such as assessment interviews, counseling or case evaluation. Determines appropriate methods of treatment and / or provides other social services to individuals, groups or families. May also provide referrals to appropriate community services or financial assistance. Provides accurate and understandable interpretations of program guidelines via a client orientation program as well as maintains proper records according to organization, state and federal guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Screen, assess, diagnose, create treatment plans and conduct therapeutic intervention with clients which may include observation of clients and / or conducting psychological testing
• Provide interpretation of assessment and diagnosis and ensure understanding of treatment plan which may include interpretation of medical records, as needed
• Formulate measurable goals and objectives in accordance with client's needs
• Participate in treatment team conferences which may include other professionals, family members and referral sources
• Research and locate available help outlets based on identified needs of the client which may include both in-house and external referrals
• Provides coordination of services and may participate in services as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Follow up on the various services the client was referred to ensure participation and program compliance which may involve reviews conducted in clients' home or other location
• Review, discuss and determine progress towards goals and formulate measure goals
• Document all services in compliance with the agency's quality assurance plan
• Report on program progress at required intervals per funding guidelines
• Maintain agency confidentiality and client's privacy in accordance to the agency's policies and procedures
• Maintain currency in areas of psychosocial rehabilitation and therapeutic intervention techniques
• Follow the funding sources requirements and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards applicable to the services provided
• Conduct group therapy sessions, as needed
• May sign off on patient charts, if fully licensed
• May supervise interns, if fully licensed
• May conduct psychological testing and substance abuse counseling as appropriate based on qualifications and assigned functional area
• May translate and interpret information for non-English speaking clients, as needed
• May lead the work of others including coaching and mentoring paraprofessionals, clerical staff and interns
• Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge of :

Skill in :

Ability to :

Educational / Previous Experience Requirements :

PhD Degree preferred

Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field

and~

Licenses / Certifications :

Licensed Psychologist (LP) with PhD

Working Conditions :

Hours : Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required

Travel Required : Local travel, up to 10%

Working Environment : Climate controlled office