Full-Time

Outpatient Clinical Testing Psychologist

Updated on 9/3/2026

Pine Rest

Pine Rest

1,001-5,000 employees

Non-profit behavioral health provider delivering psychiatry

No salary listed

Byron Center, MI, USA

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Requirements
  • A current state license or a degree from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association is required.
  • A fully licensed psychologist designation is required.
  • One to two years of postgraduate clinical experience is required to develop skills in patient assessment and treatment-plan development.
  • Applicants may be required to apply for membership on the Affiliate or Courtesy Affiliate Medical Staff.
  • Applicants must maintain all Michigan licensure requirements.
  • Successful completion of a criminal background check, education verification, and pre-employment drug screen is required.
Responsibilities
  • Interview persons served and assess them through mental-status examinations and review of records obtained from other patient-care staff.
  • Select and complete appropriate therapeutic interventions based on clinical knowledge and educational background, including individual, group, family, experiential, and evidence-based models.
  • Collaborate with treatment-team members regarding patient progress through interdisciplinary team meetings, record review, and informal discussions.
  • Comply with medical-record documentation protocols and enter progress notes into medical records promptly and according to organizational and departmental procedures.
  • Coordinate services and community resources as needed and assist persons served in obtaining them.
  • Participate in departmental and staff meetings and serve on programs or organizational committees as required and as time and workload allow.
  • Build knowledge of current treatment and counseling trends through professional literature, medical workshops, and publications, and fulfill continuing-education requirements.
  • Participate in education and training programs for persons served, families, or community groups.
  • Write behavior-management plans for patients as part of consultation when needed.
  • Provide consultation to professionals, hospitals, organizations, or agencies outside Pine Rest.
  • Provide assessment, counseling, treatment, referrals, and advocacy services for patients.
  • Uphold quality-care standards, government-agency requirements, and Pine Rest standards and bylaws.
Desired Qualifications
  • Membership and involvement in local, state, and national professional organizations is encouraged.

Pine Rest is a large non-profit behavioral health provider in Michigan offering inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and outpatient care for all ages at its Grand Rapids campus and 20+ locations. Its treatment combines counseling, medication management, and neuromodulation therapies such as electroconvulsive therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation, delivered across a full continuum including teletherapy and urgent care. It stands out as one of the largest free-standing systems with an extensive outpatient network and a Christian heritage that guides care, plus a psychiatric residency program with Michigan State University. Its goal is to broaden access to comprehensive mental health services, train healthcare professionals, and expand pediatric behavioral health with the new Pediatric Center planned for 2026.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

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Total Funding

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Headquarters

Byron Township, Michigan

Founded

1910

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What believers are saying

  • The 136,000-square-foot Pediatric Center began inpatient admissions March 23, 2026.
  • Pine Rest and WMU’s April 28, 2026 Nursing Academy directly addresses nurse shortages.
  • BRAINS became a Pine Rest service on October 27, 2025, strengthening pediatric referrals.

What critics are saying

  • Pediatric Center utilization must ramp fast or 66 beds drain margin.
  • WMU nurses can leave after their two-year commitment expires, restarting shortages in 2028.
  • BRAINS integration can disrupt scheduling, billing, and clinician retention through 2026.

What makes Pine Rest unique

  • Michigan’s first dedicated children’s behavioral health hospital opened March 18, 2026.
  • Pine Rest’s 1910 Christian mission still anchors its full-continuum inpatient-to-outpatient model.
  • MSU residency, ECT, TMS, and statewide referrals create hard-to-replicate clinical depth.

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Company News

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
May 6th, 2026
Pine Rest Nursing Academy welcomes Western Michigan University.

Pine Rest Nursing Academy welcomes Western Michigan University. May 6, 2026 The Pine Rest Nursing Academy is excited to welcome Western Michigan University to its growing list of participating schools! Through this collaboration, WMU nursing students accepted into the Academy will have the opportunity to develop hands-on skills and receive focused training in mental health nursing, all while receiving up to $40,000 in tuition assistance and a guaranteed job at Pine Rest upon graduation from their nursing program. Key features of the Pine Rest Nursing Academy include: * Real-World Experience: Students have the chance to engage in patient care on site at Pine Rest. * Professional Mentorship: Students learn alongside seasoned nurses and staff. * Advanced Training: through evidence-based practices and specialized mental health nursing skills. * Tuition Assistance: Up to $40,000 in tuition funding ($10,000 per semester). * Immediate Employment: A guaranteed job at Pine Rest following graduation. "We are proud to support Western Michigan University students as they begin their careers. Through this program, we not only nurture the skills and confidence nurses will need for a successful career, but we also create a brighter future of care for families throughout our Michigan community." - Amy Pierce-Danders, workforce development manager at Pine Rest. To see a list of all Pine Rest Academy participating schools and universities and find out how to apply, visit the Pine Rest Academy webpage.

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Oct 28th, 2025
Pine Rest and BRAINS Merger Strengthens Access to Pediatric Behavioral Health Services - Pine Rest Newsroom

“By bringing BRAINS into Pine Rest, we’re ensuring that resources are better aligned, duplication is reduced, and families experience a more accessible path to the care they need.” -- Mark Eastburg, PhD, Pine Rest President & CEO