Psychologist- Sr - Sleep Medicine

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- Sr Staff - Sleep Medicine role at Henry Ford Health.

General Summary
The psychologist diagnoses and treats mental, substance use, developmental, and behavioral disorders and disabilities; assesses and establishes a level of care for patients; requests admission as needed; provides consultation; determines disability and decisional capacity; evaluates dangerousness and suicidality; provides supervision; and may contribute to clinical research protocols.

Specific Clinical Responsibilities for PhD Psychologist in Sleep Disorders

• Treat patients with insomnia utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).
• Treat patients who are non-adherent with PAP treatment utilizing desensitization therapy due to anxiety or other disorders affecting PAP compliance.
• Manage patients with circadian rhythm disorders.
• Train Sleep Medicine Fellows in behavioral treatments for sleep disorders.
• Provide lectures to Sleep Medicine Fellows on sleep disorder topics.
• Participate in clinical research activities as needed by the sleep medicine division.

Education/Experience Required

• PhD or PsyD in Psychology from an APA-accredited program or approved by the American Psychological Association.
• Licensed in the State of Michigan.
• Experience providing psychological services to patients with medical, mental health, substance use, or developmental problems.
• Knowledge of scientific methods, behavior, psychopathology, behavior change, and psychotherapy.
• Knowledge of legal requirements.
• Experience developing psycho educational materials and group presentations preferred.

Certifications/Licenses Required

• Completion of an APA-approved pre-doctoral or post-doctoral internship.
• Full licensure as a Psychologist in Michigan.

Additional Information

• Organization:
  Henry Ford Medical Group
• Department:
  Sleep Disorder
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code:
  Not Applicable

• Associate

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care, Insurance, Wellness and Fitness Services