Psychologist - CSS Unit

SCCMHA JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT   

Psychologist - CSS Unit

Pay Range: $80,146.66 - $101,016.14 annually

$6,000 Recruitment Bonus for Clinical Master level new hires!! ($2,000 paid at start, $2,000 paid after 3 months, and $2,000 paid after successful probation period.)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  

Under general supervision of Mental Health Supervisor (State Facility and Forensic Intensive Case Management), evaluates consumers using the DSM-IV-TR and serves as the agency/program psychology consultant with specialized skills in the application of behavioral, sociological and psychological concepts in the planning of the delivery of mental health services. Provides guidance in terms of consumer’s resource development and recommendations for community organization of professional and natural supports of consumers implementing the recovery model, performs psychological assessments and clinical evaluations of consumers related to behavioral plans, voluntary/involuntary hospital admissions consultations; provides NGRI status evaluations to determine the adequacy of existing treatment and community management plans; and does other related work.  This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support culturally competent recovery based practices; person centered planning as a shared decision making process with the individual, who defines his/her life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and a trauma informed culture of safety to aid consumer in the recovery process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. In the mental health program setting prepares professional psychological assessments of consumers and participates in consumer’s personal future planning activities. Familiar with best practice guidelines for individuals with severe mental disorders and accreditation standards relating to the delivery of service. Be familiar with psychological testing, mental status examination and DSM-IV-TR multi-axial classification. The job duties are typical of psychologist working in an out-patient setting.
2. Observes, records and evaluates the behavior of consumers during psychological examinations and other situations.  
3. Effectively communicates clinical findings in written and oral form, with treatment recommendations within the Person Centered Planning and Recovery process.
4. Performs directive, non-directive and supportive individual and group therapy.
5. Psychologist selects, administers, scores and interprets a variety of diagnostic instruments, such as psychological, achievement, neuropsychological, intelligence, interest, personality, vocational, and projective tests.
6. Provides guidance over the operation of group therapies and DBT team formation through psychological consultation through facilitating and monitoring group dynamics and review of skill performance and outcome measurements for such clinical practices. 
7. Provides crisis intervention assistance.
8. Reviews and coordinates selected admissions, discharges and referrals.
9. Provides testimony in court hearings, regarding a variety of psychological matters.
10. Attends training workshops and seminars related to work.
11. Participates in program research studies related to psychological, educational, or treatment techniques.
12. Maintains records and prepares reports and correspondence related to the work.
13. May perform related essential functions appropriate to the psychological evaluation of the consumer related to program and non-essential functions as required.
14. Adheres to the mission, vision, core values and operating principles of SCCMHA at all times.

Incidental Duties and Responsibilities:

    1. Performs various administrative/clerical functions such a preparing travel vouchers, making copies of documents, filing, time management, data collection, reporting, etc.

    2.  Attends meetings, seminars, workshops, and community events related to the public mental health mission.

    3.  May occasionally transport consumers to and from agencies and community resources in personal automobile or agency vehicle.

    4.  React productively to change and handles other essential tasks as assigned.

    5.  Participates in CQI functions.

    6.  Uses computer hardware and software to perform tasks.

 (The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of personnel so classified.)

Working Conditions/Environment: 

Works in office environment with pressures of dealing with time constraints. Frequently drives automobile in all kinds of weather conditions. May counsel individuals who maybe become potentially violent. Psychologist may be expected to evaluate consumers in a variety of settings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

(Listed qualifications are for guidance in filling this position. Any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered; however, mandatory licensing or certification requirements cannot be waived. Physical/mental requirements cannot be waived unless specifically indicated.)

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION  

Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

A person with a disability or handicap requiring accommodation for completing the application process should notify the Human Resource Office at (989) 797-3472 as soon as possible.  

Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of SCCMHA to afford equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital or familial status, height, weight, disability, genetics or handicap. Michigan law requires that a person with a disability or handicap requiring accommodation for employment must notify the employer in writing within 182 days after the need is known.  

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 states that employers must require all persons hired to submit documents to the employer showing their identity and their right to be lawfully employed in the United States. It also requires that the employee complete and sign a government form to this effect.  

If you are offered a position by SCCMHA, you will need to furnish documents for inspection that verify your identity and indicate that you are legally permitted to work in the United States. Documents that are acceptable include your driver’s license, or state issued I.D., and your Social Security card or birth certificate.  

These documents must be provided within three (3) working days of employment. If the original documents are not available, you must submit proof that you have applied for the required documents.  

I certify that the facts set forth in my Application of Employment, in my resume and in the other materials I have submitted are true and complete. I understand that any false, misleading or incomplete information may result in disqualification from employment with SCCMHA or in dismissal from employment if an offer of employment has been made and accepted.  

I hereby authorize SCCMHA to contact all my former and current employers, educational institutions, relevant Office of Recipient Rights, and the other references I have provided regarding me and my performance record and work, academic and/or military experience.  

I hereby authorize my current and former employers, and the Office of Recipient Rights, to disclose to SCCMHA all requested information, including but not limited to, any information concerning any unprofessional conduct by me, and to make available to SCCMHA copies of all documents maintained in my personnel or other records, including but not limited to, documents relating to any unprofessional conduct by me.  

I also hereby release SCCMHA and its employees and agents, and all of my former and current employers, educational institutions, Office of Recipient Rights, and the other references I have provided, from any and all liability and damages for releasing in good faith, or using, information concerning me and my performance record and work, academics and/or military experience. I also hereby waive any right under the Bullard-Plawecki Right to Know Act, 1978 PA 397, to receive written notice from SCCMHA and my former or current employer, or the Office of Recipient Rights, that disciplinary reports, letters of reprimand, or other disciplinary action taken against me while employed, will be or have been disclosed to a third person or entity.  

I also understand that SCCMHA may conduct or have conducted by an individual or entity of its choice, a Driver’s License Report and a criminal background history through the State of Michigan; a Health Professions License check (if applicable) through the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, and a Excluded Parties List System check (if applicable) through the Federal government search on me. I hereby consent to this search being conducted and to the disclosure of the results of that search by the individual or entity conducting the search to SCCMHA. I further hereby release the individual or entity conducting the search, SCCMHA, and its employees and agents, from any liability, claims and damages, including but not limited to, claims for releasing or using any information revealed as a result of this search. I also understand and acknowledge that criminal convictions may result in disqualification from employment with SCCMHA or in dismissal from employment if any offer of employment has been made and accepted.  

 I hereby consent to having a physical examination and/or test(s) conducted by a physician or other professional of SCCMHA’s choice, and understand that any offer of employment is conditioned upon the results of this examination (s) and/or test (s). I further agree to submit to a pre-employment drug screen, and I understand that the present use of illegal drugs and/or substances will disqualify me from employment with SCCMHA.