Psychologist; Intake & Eligibility

Description

$96,360 – $121,344 with opportunities for 5% increases annually

Promoting Opportunities – Supporting Choices

At North Bay Regional Center (NBRC), we believe that all people with developmental disabilities should have the same opportunities as are available to all other citizens. As one of the 21 nonprofit Regional Centers throughout California, we offer a comprehensive program supporting the needs of our communities, provided by driven and passionate employees who ensure we achieve our goals.

North Bay Regional Center provides advocacy, services, support, and care coordination to over 12,000 children and adults diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in Napa, Sonoma and Solano counties. North Bay Regional Center is a nonprofit private corporation that contracts with the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to coordinate services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities.

NBRC partners with community-based organizations and agencies to empower individuals served to thrive and live as independently as possible within the geographically, culturally, and ethnically diverse communities we serve. NBRC is promoting opportunities by supporting choices for people with developmental disabilities.

Note:

Bilingual Spanish/English skills are preferred.

The Psychologist position will participate as part of an interdisciplinary team for clinical consultations with NBRC Service Coordinators. This position will determine eligibility and conduct psychological tests, providing consultation to staff members regarding psychological issues. This position will read, interpret and follow Lanterman eligibility regulations.

Under the general administrative direction of the Intake Department Manager, the Psychologist will:

• Determine eligibility for individuals suspected of having an intellectual and/or developmental disability;
• Participate as part of an interdisciplinary team for clinical consultations with NBRC Service Coordinators;
• Assist in reviewing and coding the CDER for psychiatric and medical diagnoses;
• Assist NBRC Service Coordinators with forensic issues, such as writing and reviewing court reports including sections of the 1370, diversion and 6500 reports;
• Assist with the appeals process in regards to eligibility disputes;
• Direct special projects;
• Provide community education and development of enhanced clinical resources; and
• Supervise interns, if needed.

Evaluate existing psychological evaluations to determine eligibility for regional center services. May provide direct psychometric testing and psychological evaluation of individuals. Recommend psychological theory, diagnostic procedures and treatment modalities to NBRC staff members and non-psychologist vendors. On a case-by-case basis, perform court-ordered evaluations and may respond to after-hours emergencies.

May provide consultation to Service Coordinators and other clinical staff members on the psychological aspects of intellectual and developmental disabilities; may participate in the interdisciplinary team applicant evaluation and planning process; may provide consultation to staff members, and to individuals served and their families concerning the individual’s psychological status, progress and needs; may lead and/or participate in in-service training and community education programs to meet educational needs regarding the psychological aspects of intellectual and developmental disabilities;

consult, monitor and may review programs at behaviorally-oriented facilities upon request. Performs other duties as assigned.

Ph.D. or Doctorate in Psychology, with 2 years’ experience in…