Licensed Clinical Psychologist Job at Valley Health Team, Inc.

Valley Health Team, Inc. Dinuba, CA 93618

$102,263 - $133,430 a year

Valley Health Team is looking for a full-time Licensed Clinical Psychologist to join our Dinuba, CA location.

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

Under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Director, the Clinical Psychologist provides psychological assessment, diagnosis of individual, group, and family therapy, case management services, referral, and follow-up to acute, chronic, or moderately disturbed mentally ill clients and/or patients, and consultation with outside facilities and/or agencies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders of individuals and administers programs of treatment; interview patients in clinics, hospital, and other settings and studies medical and social case histories.
  • Observe patients in various situations: select, administer, and interpret intelligence, personality or other psychological tests to diagnose disorders and formulate plans of treatment, and provide consultation to other mental health professionals with regard to test results.
  • Treat psychological disorders to effect improved adjustments utilizing various psychological techniques; select appropriate treatment approach and plans frequency, intensity, and duration of individual, group, and family therapies.
  • Assess patient program and modify treatment programs accordingly; communicate with and counsel family members as appropriate.
  • Document therapy in accordance with policy and procedure regarding medical records; implement and adhere to policies which ensure patient confidentiality.
  • Provide crisis intervention in situations requirement immediate psychological treatment.
  • Prepare psychological case reports.
  • Participate in education programs, in-service meetings, clinician meetings, and workshops to enhance professional development and maintain currency of methodology and techniques.
  • May instruct and direct students service psychological internships in hospitals and clinics.
  • On a temporary basis, may be required to work at any satellite facility.
  • Contribute to team effort by assisting other departments as needed and while maintaining confidentiality of VHT’s business.
  • Work cooperatively with all staff members and outside sources in a professional manner to deliver a high level of service.
  • Observe and practice all VHT Patient Experience Service Standards as outlined in “World Class Practices: My Commitment to Care (which I have read and signed). Practice CICARE when interacting with patients, their families, visitors, or internal customers.
  • Practice CICARE phone etiquette during all phone interactions.
  • Always exercise courtesy whenever patients, family members, visitors and co-workers are present.
  • Respect privacy and dignity of our patients, family members, visitors and co-workers.
  • Maintain professionalism in the presence of patients, their families, visitors and co-workers.
  • Act as a role model, verbally and behaviorally demonstrating skill, enthusiasm, positive problem solving, commitment and loyalty to the profession and the organization.
  • Engage as a member of the care team caring for individuals in the community
  • Prep for and lead daily huddles
  • Promote and educate on evidence-based preventive care, chronic care needs, and self-management support
  • Deliver clinical screening tests and immunizations
  • Follow applicable regulations: Joint Comm., OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA.
  • Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and The Joint Comm. Accreditation of Healthcare Organization standards.
  • Perform other related duties, which may be inclusive, but not listed in the job description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Graduate from an accredited medical school with an earned doctorate in clinical psychology OR completion of Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, Social Work or a related field
  • Current California Clinical Psychologist license OR Current California Clinical Social Worker license
  • Eligibility waiver to work in Public Mental Health
  • Current Basic Life Support card
  • Current DEA certificate (if applicable)
  • Knowledge of principles of psychology applicable to care, treatment and rehabilitation of children and adults with behavioral, developmental or psychological disturbances
  • Knowledge of psychological testing devices and methods
  • Modern office practices and procedures (including email)
  • Must show professionalism especially when working with patients
  • Ability to be flexible with work schedule and available to work at all site locations
  • Must have own transportation, valid California Driver’s License and current proof of automobile insurance coverage.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide world-class patient experience using CICARE principles and practices. Ability to be proactive and to go above and beyond the call of duty; take initiative to provide a world class patient experience in all encounters via email, phone or in person.
  • Required to have California Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Certification

Valley Health Team is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $102,263.00 - $133,430.02 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift

Work setting:

  • In-person

COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our employees safe while working on-site, employees are required to wear masks at all times and social distance. Hand sanitizers and cleaning wipes are available throughout the office and employees are monitored daily for COVID-19 symptoms.

Education:

  • Master's (Required)

Experience:

  • Patient assessment: 2 years (Required)

Language:

  • Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Eligibility Waiver to work in Public Mental Health (Required)
  • California Clinical Psychologist License (Required)
  • BLS Certification (Required)
  • Driver's License & insurance (Required)
  • and current DEA certificate (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person




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