PhD or PsyD in Psychology from an accredited program.
Licensed by the Board of Psychology with 1 year of postdoctoral experience.
Experience in clinical psychological services for patients with medical and mental health issues.
Comprehensive knowledge of psychological methods and sources of behavior.
Familiarity with state and federal laws related to psychology.
Preferred skills in developing psychoeducational materials and group presentations.
Preferred experience in clinical supervision and working with medically complex patients.
Responsibilities
Provide psychological consultations and brief treatment for outpatients in a fast-paced clinic.
Address a range of issues including depression, anxiety, and chronic illness management.
Utilize a 'warm handoff' model for patient consultations from primary care providers.
Implement team-based population health approaches for behavioral health issues.
Collaborate with clinic providers to enhance patient care.
Engage in group therapy and program development opportunities.
Supervise psychology trainees and engage in educational activities for staff and residents.
Encourage and participate in research activities.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Collaborative team environment focused on high-quality patient care.
Engagement in educational activities for trainees and staff.
Encouragement of research activities to advance clinical practice.
Full Job Description
Clinical responsibilities include providing psychological consultations and brief treatment for outpatients utilizing the Primary Care Behavioral Health Model in Academic Internal Medicine (AIM) Primary Care clinic. The AIM clinic is a high volume fast paced clinic environment that strives to provide the high-quality team-based care for our patients.
Reasons for consultation requests include depression, anxiety, adjustment to life stressors, pain management, weight management, non-adherence with treatment plans, memory concerns, ADHD, substance use, risk assessment, and behavior change
Most of these patients also have co-occurring chronic illnesses
Consults are typically received via the "warm handoff" model from patients' primary care physicians or other team members
It is expected that the psychologist will implement team-based population health approaches to address behavioral health issues that impact chronic disease management
The psychologist will collaborate with all clinic providers in patient care
There are opportunities for group therapy and other program development
The psychologist will also provide supervision for psychology trainees (i.e., psychology interns and/or fellows) on the service
In addition to clinical responsibilities, the psychologist will be expected to engage in educational activities for psychology trainees, medical residents, and staff
Research activities are highly encouraged
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
PhD or PsyD in Psychology from an APA accredited program or from a graduate program approved by the Canadian Provincial Government in which the program is located, or from a program acceptable to the National Register of Health Care Providers in Psychology.
License-Board of Psychology and 1 yr post doc experience.
Skill and experience in providing clinical psychological services to patients with acute or chronic medical, mental health, substance use, and/or developmental problems and their families.
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.
Skilled in providing clinical supervision preferred.
Skilled in working with patients with medical disorders preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Must have completed a Pre-doctoral or Post-doctoral internship approved by the American Psychological Association or by the appropriate Canadian province or must meet the requirements of a Registrant in the National Register, or must be a Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology.
Must be in possession of a Rule 10 License or fully licensed as a Psychologist in the State of Michigan.
About Henry Ford Health System
Henry Ford Health System is a non-profit healthcare organization based in Detroit, Michigan. The organization was founded in 1915 by automotive pioneer Henry Ford and has since grown to include hospitals, medical centers, and other healthcare facilities throughout Michigan. Henry Ford Health System provides a wide range of healthcare services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. The organization is also involved in medical research and education, and operates the Henry Ford Health Sciences Center. In 2019, Henry Ford Health System was ranked as the 5th largest healthcare system in Michigan by Crain's Detroit Business.
