Licensed Clinical Psychologist

San Ysidro Health•San Diego, CA

3d•$123,094 - $163,446

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief Behavioral Health Officer, this licensed clinician conducts psychological assessments and provides brief, evidence-based treatment to adults, older adults, children, and families in a primary care setting. The role uses the primary care behavioral health model and works closely with primary care providers to develop and implement treatment plans. The clinician provides crisis intervention when needed and ensures services are culturally appropriate and consistent with California laws and regulations, professional standards of care, agency guidelines, and ethical guidelines. The position includes clinical consultation, documentation, care coordination, crisis triage and stabilization, participation in interdisciplinary meetings, and support for substance-use screening and referral programs. Services may be provided in clinics, school campuses, satellite primary care clinics, and crisis-stabilization settings. The location is determined upon interview. The position may require travel around San Diego County for meetings and trainings.

Requirements

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology, or equivalent, from an accredited school; successful completion of a terminal graduate training program in a psychotherapy-related field.
California-issued Psy.D. or Ph.D. license.
Sensitivity to multicultural concerns and the psychotherapeutic process.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
Knowledge of rehabilitation and recovery treatment modalities.
Knowledge of integrated treatment and care for individuals with co-occurring disorders.
Ability to demonstrate cultural sensitivity and appropriateness when working with minority communities and respect for diversity.
Ability to exercise tact, objectivity, sensitivity, strategy, and judgment when working with people with co-occurring disorders.
Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to organize and prioritize work and exercise sound independent judgment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, family members, professional staff, and the public.
Meet pre-employment requirements, including I-9 documentation, physical examination, positive background and reference checks, completed application, new-hire orientation, and pre-employment PPDs.
Comply with mandated vaccinations and boosters as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children ages 5–12 is highly desired.
Two years of experience in a community health or mental health setting is preferred.
Experience in behavioral medicine or health psychology is preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred.
Knowledge of behavioral medicine, health psychology, and substance-use interventions, including IMPACT and/or the SBIRT model, is strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and triage patients and provide evidence-based, brief psychological and behavioral health interventions for physical health, mental health, and substance-use concerns.
Consult with clinical staff and primary care providers using the Primary Care Behavioral Health Consultation model, providing timely feedback, treatment recommendations, and progress updates through verbal communication and documentation.
Assess patient needs and collaborate with the patient and primary care clinician to develop a negotiated care plan.
Maintain accurate, timely electronic medical record documentation and prepare evaluation or treatment reports as required.
Evaluate and revise care plans as appropriate, document progress, and communicate updates to relevant multidisciplinary team members.
Provide crisis interventions, including suicide assessments, recommendations to medical providers and patients, and determinations about whether crisis response services are appropriate for patient safety.
Coordinate with the Chief Behavioral Health Officer or Director of Behavioral Health to inform healthcare providers about mental illness in medical settings.
Assist in implementing and administering the ESBIRT program model for substance-use prevention or treatment.
Participate in required multidisciplinary, case conference, pod care, case review, chart review, and committee meetings.
Meet productivity expectations established by clinic or program guidelines.
Perform telephone, mobile-crisis, and clinic-based triage, assessment, and stabilization in a crisis-stabilization facility.
Comply with departmental and health-center policies, procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Organize and prioritize work and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
Work sensitively and appropriately with underserved and multicultural communities.
Maintain contact with community resources to support continuity of care, including case managers, rehabilitation and detoxification centers, and psychiatric units.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, family members, professional staff, and the public.
Seek assistance and guidance from supervisors and professional staff when needed to address client issues.
Support professional growth through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
Provide outpatient services at school campuses and satellite primary care clinics as requested by the Chief Behavioral Health Officer or Behavioral Health Director.
Assist with supervision of interns or unlicensed staff within the scope of the clinician’s license, as requested.
Collaborate with providers to support fully integrated, team-based care.
Deliver presentations, trainings, or lectures on behavioral health issues and services to primary care teams, medical residents, or the community, as requested.
Assist with developing a train-the-trainer SBIRT model for primary care teams.
Monitor progress toward contract goals and objectives to support contract compliance.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested by a supervisor.