Psychologist, Senior Clinical

The Hennepin County Mental Health Center (MHC) is seeking a dedicated Senior Clinical Psychologist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for administering both voluntary and court-ordered psychological evaluations for youth (birth to 17) and adults. Fluency in Spanish and/or Somali is highly desired. Our team of support and provider professionals delivers comprehensive outpatient mental health services to adults with serious mental illness, as well as those with co-occurring substance use disorders. Additionally, we serve children, adolescents, and families, many of whom are involved with other county programs.

For those interested in the National Health Service Corps, MHC is designated as a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA). This designation allows healthcare providers to be eligible for scholarship and loan repayment programs. Learn more about the NHSC Loan Repayment Program.

At Hennepin County Public Health, we are committed to advancing health and racial equity. We recognize racism as a public health crisis and are dedicated to co-creating solutions with those impacted to support communities where everyone experiences optimal health and wellness. Diverse voices are critical to this mission. We encourage you to join us in this impactful work!

In this position, you will:

• Conduct evaluations focused on intellectual and adaptive functioning for children and/or adults suspected of a developmental disability.
• Provide formal consultation on diagnostic considerations and treatment recommendations to Juvenile Justice and Children's Mental Health Treatment Placement Team.
• Conduct court-ordered and voluntary psychological and parenting evaluations (training provided), including administration/interpretation of personality and intelligence tests, to provide a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s mental health needs and to develop treatment recommendations.
• Provide informal and formal consultation on diagnosis, treatment, and other psychological issues to other mental health professionals, government agencies, community organization, and/or schools.

Need to have:

• A doctoral degree in psychology from an APA-accredited program with appropriate clinical training and one or more years of post-doctoral experience as a clinical psychologist in a medical or mental health setting.
• Licensed psychologist by the Minnesota Board of Psychology.