Psychologist

Job Details:

Job Location:

Morongo - Banning, CA, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range:
Undisclosed,

Candidates must possess a Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA)-approved educational institution accredited by the State of California and hold a current California license as a Clinical Psychologist. A minimum of five years of post-graduate experience providing direct treatment therapy in a clinical setting is required. Candidates must have knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in clinical psychology, including psychological testing, assessment, diagnostic processes, and the treatment of emotional and mental behavioral disorders.

Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with medical, behavioral health, legal, educational, and other professionals are required. Must possess a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record; a current DMV record is required. Valid CPR/BLS Provider certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross is required and may be obtained prior to orientation.

The Clinical Psychologist is a member of the Mental Health Services Department and is responsible for providing mental health services, health-related social services, on-call crisis intervention, chemical dependency referrals, psychological services, and professional consultation as appropriate to meet the needs of Native American clients served by RSBCIHI. Must be able to work with the Indian Community, and be sensitive to the Indian Culture and its needs.

• Provides psychometric testing, evaluation, and diagnostic assessment for assigned and/or referred clients.
• Conducts psychological evaluations through interviews, psychometric testing, and assessments of individual clients referred by medical and/or BHS providers.
• Prepares complete and professional written summaries of all testing and evaluations.
• Provides consultation for professional BHS and medical staff regarding clients.
• Provides testing, evaluation, psychotherapy, counseling, and other behavioral health services (including individual, group, marital and family therapy) at all RSBCIHI clinics as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator.
• Provides on-going psychotherapy for select clients.
• Assumes responsibility for a specific caseload of clients assigned by the Clinical Coordinator.
• Interviews, evaluates, and makes treatment recommendations for assigned clients based on the individual’s medical, psychological, social and chemical dependency/abuse needs.
• Provides professional consultation.
• Provides consultation to BHS/CD clinical providers regarding development of appropriate client treatment plans and programs.
• Provides professional consultation and evaluative input during BHS/CD clinical staffing of client cases.
  
  Assists staff with client assessment, treatment goals, and treatment recommendations.
• Provides crisis mental health and chemical dependency/ substance abuse intervention.
• Responds to crisis situations on an “as occurring” basis in the clinical setting.
  
  May be a “face-to-face” or telephone contact.
• Completes and maintains all client documents in a timely and effective manner.
• Ensures that all required RSBCIHI documentation and consents are completed prior to beginning the treatment process.
• Completes all clinical charting in the client’s chart/treatment record in a timely manner.
• Records client response to treatment and progress in a professional manner in the SOAP format.
• The “Program list,” “Master Treatment Plan” and “Mental Health History Form” are completed and in the client’s chart in a timely manner.
• Involves client/family in treatment process, and…