Henry Ford Health System

Psychologist - Sr Staff | Detroit, MI

Henry Ford Health System • $80K — $110K *
Detroit, MI 48228In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • PhD or PsyD in Psychology from an APA accredited program or equivalent.
  • Board license as a Psychologist with 1 year of post-doctoral experience.
  • Two years of experience as a practicing psychologist preferred.
  • Expertise in clinical psychological services for complex mental health and substance use conditions.
  • In-depth understanding of psychological methodologies and normal/pathological behavior sources.
  • Familiarity with relevant state and federal laws as they apply to psychology.
  • Experience in developing psychoeducational materials and conducting group presentations preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and treat various mental and behavioral disorders.
  • Assess and establish appropriate levels of care for patients.
  • Request admissions for intensive services as necessary.
  • Perform consultations regarding patient assessment.
  • Evaluate clients' capacity for decisional making and assess suicidality risk.
  • Provide guidance and supervision to clinical staff as required.
  • Participate in research activities aligned with psychological practice.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Access to resources for clinical practice and research.
  • Contribution to community mental health initiatives.
Full Job Description
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 performs research as defined by the scope of practice of psychology in Michigan.

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.
  • Two years of experience as a practicing Psychologist preferred.
  • 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.


  • 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.
Learn more about Henry Ford Health System
Size
33,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1915
* Ladders Estimates

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