Clinical Psychologist I

Torrance, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 34 - 50

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Salary Range: $34.97-$50.46 per hour

SUMMARY

The Clinical Psychologist I is an unlicensed provider with relevant training and experience in trauma informed evidence based therapeutic modalities including Prolonged Exposure for PTSD Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. The psychologist I will provide direct services for individual and group psychotherapy crisis response and case management services under the supervision and direction of the Clinical Psychologist II and the Supervising Psychologist/Clinical Director. The psychologist will conduct psychological assessment batteries for intake differential diagnosis and will also provide consultation and training to medical providers and community agencies. The psychologist may also be responsible for providing supervised training experience for psychology practicum students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSof theClinical Psychologist I. These functions are provided under supervision of a licensed psychologist.

Performs direct service activities including diagnostic evaluation structured clinical interviewingindividual group and crisis response for patient self-harm and harm to others.
Intervenes with clients to enhance their ability to fully participate in treatment including defining treatment goals and designing intervention strategies that support recovery and resiliency.
Evaluates client response to treatment modifies treatment strategies and includes the client as part of the decision-making process.
Obtains psychological and psychiatric history from patients referring sources family members and other important collaterals.
Interfaces with law enforcement personnel who bring patients to the TRC.
Conducts psychological assessment batteries as needed such as personality cognitive and neuropsychological assessments.
Generates reports of diagnostic and psychological findings and/or treatment recommendations.
Makes a psychiatric diagnosis devises and oversees a treatment plan which may include evidence-based therapeutic modalities targeting trauma.
Provides clinical supervision for the work of psychology practicum students
Makes entries into the electronic health record including history current assessment findings ongoing evaluations treatment and treatment recommendations.
Provides consultation to other medical providers in the management of psychological and behavioral aspects of medical and trauma-related conditions.
Provides training and consultations to community agencies.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Willsupervise the work of psychology practicum students and Clinical Psychology 1 positions make entries into the electronic health record including history current assessment findings ongoing evaluations treatment and treatment recommendationsinitiate and carry out psychological research studies and provide rationale to implement departmental or service programs; collaborates on multidisciplinary projects.
Will also provide consultation to other medical providers in the management of psychological and behavioral aspects of medical and trauma related training and consultations to community agencies
Will provide other services and perform other tasks not enumerated above as needed for the care of their patients and the functioning of the Trauma Recovery Center.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychologypreferably from an APA accredited Institution

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Successful clear the Live Scan process through Los Angeles County.
Medical Clearance required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS OTHER SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred but not mandatory

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

StandFrequently

WalkFrequently

SitFrequently

Handling / FingeringOccasionally

Reach OutwardOccasionally

Reach Above ShoulderOccasionally

Climb Crawl Kneel BendOccasionally

Lift / CarryOccasionally - Up to 50 lbs

Push/PullOccasionally - Up to 50 lbs

SeeConstantly

Taste/ SmellNot Applicable

Not ApplicableNot required for essential functions

Occasionally(0 - 2 hrs/day)

Frequently(2 - 5 hrs/day)

Constantly(5 hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General Office Setting Indoors Temperature Controlled

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age (40 and over) national origin or ancestry race color religion sex gender sexual orientation pregnancy or perceived pregnancy reproductive health decision making physical or mental disability medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer) AIDS or HIV genetic information or characteristics veteran status or military service.

Required Experience:

Salary Range: $34.97-$50.46 per hourSUMMARYThe Clinical Psychologist I is an unlicensed provider with relevant training and experience in trauma informed evidence based therapeutic modalities including Prolonged Exposure for PTSD Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. The psych...