The Behavioral Health Division and Health Centers is offering an excellent employment opportunity with its three (3) Clinical Psychologist positions:

  • One position in the Conservatorship’s Office
  • One position in the Utilization Review Unit
  • One position in the Pittsburg Health Center

Job details:

  • Start Date: Flexible
  • Duration: Full-Time
  • Shift: Varies
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Pay: Competitive Salary

Responsibilities:

  • Assess, diagnose, and treat psychological disorders.
  • Conduct psychological evaluations, including diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
  • Perform psychotherapeutic interventions in group, individual, and family settings.
  • Select, administer, and interpret standardized psychological measures.
  • Provide consultative services to medical and behavioral health staff and community agencies.
  • Testify in court as an expert witness in psychology.
  • Provide clinical supervision to graduate students/interns.

Specific Duties by Position:

  • Conservatorship’s Office:
    • Evaluate clients for diagnosis and grave disability.
    • Testify in court regarding diagnosis and disability.
    • Perform various types of psychological testing.
    • Potential appointment as Deputy Conservator.
  • Utilization Review Unit:
    • Perform concurrent reviews of inpatient psychiatric admissions.
    • Ensure compliance with Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) regulations.
  • Pittsburg Health Center:
    • Provide behavioral health interventions, intakes, and brief therapy.
    • Assist with linkage to follow-up care for mild to moderately impaired patients.
    • Provide brief therapy at various clinic locations throughout the County, as needed.

Requirements & Qualifications:

  • License Required:
    • Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
    • Possession of a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology.
  • Education: Doctorate Degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited educational institution.
  • Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience providing psychological and behavioral health services in a medical setting or specialty behavioral health unit. This year may include pre or postdoctoral experience.

Perks & Benefits:

  • Variety in Work: Engage in diverse duties and responsibilities across multiple settings.
  • Skill Utilization: Ample opportunities to utilize and enhance psychological testing skills.
  • Dedicated Team: Work with a passionate team focused on serving the community.
  • Unique Role: Collaborate with multiple systems of care and teach others to do so effectively.

Challenges:

  • Work under pressure and deliver feedback within tight timeframes.
  • Address complex problems as they arise.
  • Support trainees struggling with testing protocols or turnaround times.

DirectShifts is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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