ASPIRUS ST. LUKE'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC in Duluth, MN is seeking a LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST-DOCTORATE to join our MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES team!

Salary Range: $54.05 - $81.08 Hourly
Schedule/Hours: DAY ONLY, 8 hours
Weekend Requirement: Generally, No Weekends
FTE: FULL TIME, 1.0 FTE or 80 Hours Biweekly

The Licensed Psychologist-Doctorate performs psychological evaluations. Provides psychological services. Teaches and communicates psychological principles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Ph.D. or Psy.D. with a concentration in Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Experience: Satisfactory completion of St. Luke's initiated employment background check pursuant to Minnesota Statute 604.20.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Minnesota Board of Psychology license. Eligible to obtain a medical assistance provider number from the Minnesota Department of Health and Human Services. Wisconsin Background Study upon hire and renewed per Wisconsin state law.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: N/A
• Experience: Three (3) years post-degree professional experience in the field of mental health; previous experience in Psych testing and Health Care Psychology.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Interviewing techniques; normal and abnormal behavior; psychological testing and interpretation; mental disorders; developmental stages and life tasks; rules of conduct established by the Minnesota Board of Psychology governing the professional practice of psychology; knowledge/awareness of one's own personal limits and when to refer clients; variety of therapeutic theoretical constructs and treatment modalities; continuum of care; Hospital and community resources; requirements for licensure by the Minnesota Board of Psychology. Conduct evaluations and formulate treatment plans; administer and interpret a variety of psychometric measures; diagnose mental disorders; exercise good judgment and accept personal responsibility; establish and maintain a safe, therapeutic and confidential environment; conduct individual, family and group therapy, employing a variety of theoretical styles and therapeutic strategies; build rapport with difficult clients and withstand manipulation; keep accurate medical records; express oneself clearly verbally and in writing and interrelate with other healthcare professionals; understand and follow complex oral and written directions; public speaking and educational training; establish and maintain constructive working relationships with colleagues, supervisory, administrative and community persons; identify and establish liaisons with appropriate community resources; facilitate referrals appropriately; to hear and see.

• READING - Advanced: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquires or complaints.
• WRITING - Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.
• SPEAKING - Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Basic Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• REASONING ABILITY - Advanced Skills: Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES - Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Walk - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Sit - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Reach with hands and arms - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Bending-repetitive forward - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

• Up to 10 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
• Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• Time away from work accrual.
• Retirement plans available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.