Clinical Psychologist - Jackson, MI

Are you a licensed Psychologist looking for a FRESH START?If so, we can help YOU! Cell Staff is a nationwide healthcare staffing company that has partnered with Correctional Facilities across your state to help them find AMAZING Psychologists. We're looking for you to become a valued member of the healthcare team at our client's medical facility!

Behavioral Healthcare Professions sought:

• Psychologist

Psychologist Details

• Full Time Schedules

• Primarily Monday through Friday schedule

• Some weekends may be required

• 8 hour shifts available

• Contract Position

Psychologist Duties

• Testifies at Mental Health Commitment Board Hearings and renders judgment as to the patient's mentally ill dangerousness.

• Provides information to law enforcement as well as legal system officials.

• May perform psychological evaluations of patients in emergency protective custody.

• May serve as a forensic consultant in assessing emergency hold patients.

• Conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations of patients incorporating intellectual neuropsychological and personality components directed towards the determination of diagnosis with appropriate course of treatment without clinical supervision.

• May assist the Psychology Director/Clinical Psychology Director or Psychiatrist in the supervision of other psychologists, as well as other professional and paraprofessional treatment staff.

• Provides psychological services to patients including observation, psychological evaluations, a review of psychological testing results, psychotherapy, and treatment plan management.

• Serves as a consultant to other staff in developing effective psychological treatment programs.

• Serves as case manager for treatment of patients including a review of progress, revision, and coordination of treatment.

• Provides training to other staff psychologists in the psychological management of patients.

• Assists in the establishment of psychological services for various psychiatric populations on an as-needed basis.

Psychologist Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited educational institution

• Doctorate required

• Licensed as a Psychologist by the State in which the position is located. The license MUST be in good standing

• 1+ year of relevant Psychologist experience

Psychologist Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of: hospital policies, procedures, and practices governing clinical psychology; the Mental Health Commitment Board hearing process; comprehensive psychological evaluations including neuropsychological and personality components to determine diagnosis for proper treatment.

• Ability to: train and supervise subordinates in psychological services; develop effective psychological treatment plans for patients; effective oral and written communication.

• Skill in: coordinating the activities of psychological treatment programs; providing legal testimony at Mental Health Commitment Board Hearings regarding rendering judgment as to the patient's mentally ill dangerousness; analyzing the psychological status of patients and completing written psychological assessments.

Cell Staff Core Values

• Create a Team Environment with Family Spirit

• Build Open and Honest Relationships

• Embrace and Drive Change

• Show Humility and Accountability

• Be Passionate and Relentless

Psychologist Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short-Term Disability Insurance

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Competitive Pay Packages

• WEEKLY PAY

• Travel Stipends are available for qualified candidates