Sleep Medicine Psychologist

GENERAL SUMMARY :

The psychologist diagnoses and treats mental, substance use, developmental and behavioral disorders and disabilities; assesses and establishes a level of care for patients; requests admission as needed; provides consultation; determines disability and decisional capacity; evaluates dangerousness and suicidality; provides supervision; and may contribute to clinical research protocols.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

• PhD or PsyD in Psychology from an APA accredited program or from a graduate program approved by the American Psychological Association.
• Licensed in the State of Michigan.
• Skill and experience in providing clinical psychological services to patients with acute or chronic medical, mental health, substance use, and / or developmental problems.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of the scientific methods used in psychology; the social, behavioral, developmental, and biological sources of normal and pathological behavior, psychopathology, behavior change, and psychotherapy.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and legal requirements.
• Skilled in developing and presenting psychoeducational materials and in making group presentations preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURES REQUIRED :

SPECIFIC CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PHD PSYCHOLOGIST IN SLEEP DISORDERS