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Sleep Medicine Psychologist

Sleep Medicine Psychologist

Henry Ford HealthDetroit, MI, US
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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.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

  • PhD or PsyD in Psychology from an APA accredited program or from a graduate program approved by the American Psychological Association.
  • Licensed in the State of Michigan.
  • Skill and experience in providing clinical psychological services to patients with acute or chronic medical, mental health, substance use, and / or developmental problems.
  • Possesses comprehensive knowledge of the scientific methods used in psychology; the social, behavioral, developmental, and biological sources of normal and pathological behavior, psychopathology, behavior change, and psychotherapy.
  • Knowledge of state and federal laws and legal requirements.
  • Skilled in developing and presenting psychoeducational materials and in making group presentations preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURES REQUIRED :

  • Must have completed a pre-doctoral or post-doctoral internship approved by the American Psychological Association.
  • Must be fully licensed as a Psychologist in the State of Michigan.

    • 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 that can affect PAP compliance.
  • Manage patients with circadian rhythm disorders.
  • Train Sleep Medicine Fellows in behavioral treatments for sleep disorders in the clinic setting.
  • Provide lectures to Sleep Medicine Fellows on various sleep disorder topics.
  • To be able to get involved in clinical research activities as needed by the sleep medicine division.
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