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State of Minnesota · 1 month ago

Behavioral Med Practitioner / Clinical Neuropsychologist

Willmar, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$39.34/hr - $65/hr

1+ years exp

The State of Minnesota is committed to improving the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. They are seeking a Senior Clinical Psychologist to provide neuropsychological services, including client evaluations and clinical leadership at the Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Hospital in Willmar.

Government Administration

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide consultation, assessment, and recommendations for clients referred by clinicians and to provide treatment planning guidance to referring treatment teams

Provide information to treatment teams for the purpose of assisting in the development of meaningful treatment plans

Provide training and clinical oversight to the department psychometrist in maintaining valid test administration and learning the administration of new instruments when appropriate

Qualification

Ph.D.Psy.D.Licensed PsychologistClinical experiencePsychological testingCrisis interventionTherapeutic communityCultural responsivenessBehavioral recommendationsCognitive screeningGeriatric psychologyHealth psychologyGroup facilitationTeam collaboration

Required

Possess a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Be licensed or a license eligible Psychologist in the State of Minnesota

One year of post-license experience

Clinical experience, particularly with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI), and knowledge of evidence-based interventions/therapy modalities to serve this population

Skills to administer, score, and interpret psychological tests and to write clear, concise, and informative psychological reports

Ability to facilitate small and large groups and offer consultation on these skills to other professional staff, provide effective crisis intervention therapy to groups and to individual clients, and interpret and use psychological terminology and understand psychiatric and psychological reports from other consultants

Knowledge of principles related to establishing and maintaining a therapeutic community on treatment units and the ability to effectively develop and utilize strategies to enhance aspects of the therapeutic milieu

Ability to generate behavioral recommendations/plans informed by biopsychosocial case conceptualizations

Preferred

Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures

Two (2) years of inpatient/hospital experience

Two (2) years of experience working as part of a clinical team

Ability to conduct cognitive screening

Additional clinical specialization in geriatric psychology

Additional clinical specialization in health psychology

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

Fertility care, including IVF

Diabetes care

Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children

6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children

Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)

Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death

Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury

Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Training, classes, and professional development

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support

A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance

Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues

Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care