THE WELLNESS PLAN MEDICAL CENTERS
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Clinical Psychologist
POSITION GRADE:
POSITION STATUS: Exempt
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DIVISION: Medical Center Operations
DEPARTMENT:____________________
BASIC NATURE OF POSITION:
Responsible for evaluating and diagnosing mental, emotional and substance use disorders in
children, adolescents and adults. Assists to shape and direct the integrated behavioral health
services of the clinics in collaboration with the LCSW/BHI Coordinator. Formulates and
administers treatment programs designed specifically for patients’ particular disorders.
Coordinates Behavioral Health Integration multi-disciplinary team, including the LCSW/BHI
Coordinator, Psychiatrist and other staff so that they work to accomplish a task and treatment
plans for patients.
2.
ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE:
This position reports to: Medical Director
This position supervises:
Number of employees directly supervised:
Total number of employees indirectly supervised:
3.
Ex:
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Non-Ex:
Non-Ex:
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE:
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Formal education required:
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Experience/skills/ability required (number of years and type):
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Bachelor’s degree in psychology or behavioral related field.
Licensed in the State of Michigan through the Association of State and Provincial
Licensing Boards.
Minimum of three (3) years in a clinical environment.
Experience with pediatric, primary care and consultation-liaison psychology
Experience working with children, adults, families and underserved, transient
populations and clinical co-morbidities.
Further formal education which is not required but which may be desirable:
None
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POSITION TITLE: Clinical Psychologist (Exempt Position)
D.
Additional knowledge, skills and abilities which are not required but which may be
desirable:
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Excellent reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.
Possesses strong active listening skills and social perceptiveness abilities.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong knowledge of scientific and mathematical principles.
Good computer skills and the ability to conduct research.
Shows excellent memorization skills.
Specialized training and/or certification/license:
Specialty certification from the American Board of Professional Psychology
4. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Evaluate and diagnose mental, emotional and substance use disorders in children,
adolescents, adults and families.
B. Utilize various techniques to identify disorders and determine treatments, including, but not
limited to interviewing the patient, observation of the patient and psychological testing and
recognize symptoms and categorize each one in an effort to reach an eventual diagnosis.
C. Gather and analyze information to select the best solution for each patient.
D. Formulate and administer treatment programs specific to patient’s particular disorder.
E. Assist to shape and direct the integrated behavioral health services of the clinics in
collaboration with the LCSW/BHI Coordinator.
F. Coordinate Behavioral Health Integration multi-disciplinary team, including the LCSW/BHI
Coordinator, Psychiatrist and other staff so that they work to accomplish a task and treatment
plans for patients.
G. Detect changes in a patient’s circumstances or behavior. Identify the reason(s) or underlying
principles driving a patient’s behavior and responses.
H. Make observations and obtains information from relevant sources.
I. Communicate with patient’s family members regarding ways they can participate and help
with patient’s treatment plans.
J. Provide pertinent information about patients to co-workers, supervisors and medical doctors.
K. Develop specific objectives for each patient. Establishes long range goals for patients and
plans to achieve the goals.
L. Monitor information in electronic health record files.
M. Keep up to date on new techniques and technology and applies them to evaluation and
treatment processes.
N. Provide instructions and guidance for subordinates.
O. Ensure all processes are compliant with federal and state laws and regulations.
P. Knowledge of biological, psychological and social development theories, diversity and cultural
competency, interpersonal relationships, family group dynamics, mental disorders, additions,
impacts
Q. Travel to all TWP sites and throughout the organization’s service area and the State.
R. Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
S. Adhere to corporate and departmental policies, practices and procedures.
T. Support a healthy and safe work environment for all employees, taking steps to ensure that
their employees are aware of and follow safe working laws, regulations and practices.
U. Participate in Performance Management process.
V. Ensure that Customer Service Excellence Standards, Service Steps and Principles are
practiced daily with internal and external customers to the organization.
W. Provide and supports an environment that fosters diversity and recognizes the contributions
of all individuals.
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POSITION TITLE: Clinical Psychologist (Exempt Position)
X. Provide a healthy and safe work environment for all employees, taking steps to ensure that
their employees are aware of and follow safe working laws, regulations and practices.
Y. Ensure that The Wellness Plan is in compliance with privacy and security regulatory
requirements of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Z. Ensure compliance with The Wellness Plan’s Affirmative Action Program.
AA. Perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.
5.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the
knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
B. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
C. WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
6. DISCLAIMER:
"This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a
person assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities
required by a person so classified.
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