About the role
Shift & Status We are currently looking to hire: • 1 full-time, fully licensed clinician with a child and adolescent specialization to complete our core staff at our Northeast outpatient clinic location. Who Are We? We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders.
We are much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life-changing work each day. Each day, we are closing the gaps in access to care.
We are innovating through leading-edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that others replicate across the country. Our services include a state-of-the-art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon-to-be-built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation.
On-the-job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists, and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers. We are passionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work. What Will You Do?
As a Clinical Psychologist at Pine Rest, you’ll be part of tight-knit team that believes in the healing power of your expertise and compassion. Within the framework of the organization is responsible to be a professional caregiver who provides assessment, counseling, treatment and gives referrals and advocacy services for patients. Is also responsible for upholding the highest quality care, keeping with all standards and bylaws set by government agencies as well as Pine Rest.
The Clinical Psychologist is dedicated to excellent customer service, enthusiastic about the care we offer, and foster a sense of belonging and empowerment in a diverse workplace. Principal Duties and
Participates in the interviewing of persons served and assessing them through mental status as well as reviewing records obtained from other patient care staff. Selects and completes appropriate therapeutic interventions based upon clinical knowledge base and educational background (to include individual, group, family, experiential, and evidence-based models). Collaborates with other treatment team members regarding patients’ progress through interdisciplinary team meetings, record review, and informal discussions.
Ensures that medical record documentation protocols are complied with. Ensures that persons’ served progress notes are entered into the medical records on a timely basis and in accordance with established organizational and departmental procedures. May coordinate services and community resources as needed and assist person’s served in obtaining them.
Participates regularly in departmental and staff meetings. Serves on programs or organizational committees as required and as time and workload allow. Maintains all Michigan licensure requirements.
Builds knowledge of current trends and developments in treatment and counseling through the use of appropriate professional literature, medical workshops and publications. Fulfills continuing education requirements as per PRCMHS departmental policies. Participates in education and training programs for persons served, families, or community groups.
May write behavior management plans for patients as part of consultation. Provides consultation to professionals, hospitals, organizations, or agencies outside of Pine Rest. Membership and involvement in local, state, and national professional organizations is encouraged.
What Does This Role Require? Education/Experience: Current state license or degree from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association.. Requires a Fully Licensed Psychologist One to two years of postgraduate clinical experience in order to gain adequate understanding of PRCMHS policies and procedures and in order to develop skills in patient assessment, and development of treatment plans.
May be required to apply to become a member of the Affiliate or Courtesy Affiliate Medical Staff.
Medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans 403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest Generous PTO for full and part time employees Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness Employee Assistance Program offering many free and discounted services for therapy, legal, accounting, gym membership, etc. Partnership with Davenport University provides generous discount on tuition for employees and family members. Notice: Pine Rest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
All new employees are subject to a criminal background check and education verification which may include sending a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts. Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is also part of our background process.