Psychologist

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services • Glendale, CA

301d • $96,448 - $110,950 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Psychologist (internally referred to as a Lead Psychologist) at Didi Hirsch, you will be tasked with conducting comprehensive psychological assessments for clients with a history of mental illness to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning. At least 50% of the role focuses on performing and supervising these assessments, while the remaining time is dedicated to providing direct therapy services and consultation. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, intake assessments, and individual, group, and family therapy for adults with mental health challenges. Additionally, the role entails offering professional consultation to staff regarding psychological assessments and diagnoses.

Requirements

• Must be a CA licensed psychologist; 2+ years post licensure preferred.
• Must have a strong working knowledge/experience in psychological assessment, including test selection, administration, interpretation and report-writing.
• A working knowledge of psychological assessment in mental health including understanding of diagnostic concepts and assessment correlates of particular psychopathologies including psychiatric syndromes, personality disorders, and cognitive dysfunctions as well as those of malingering.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience working with adults with a history of mental illness in a social service/mental health environment.
• Willing to travel between agency sites to provide services, and work in a variety of settings, including outpatient, home-based and field-based.
• Experience as a clinical supervisor preferred.
• Must possess knowledge of research and statistics.
• Working knowledge of Agency policies and procedures, HIPAA, DMH, Department of Social Services, and other state/federal regulations relating to mental health services.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Personal computer skills including word processing, electronic health record, spreadsheets, and other related software.
• Ability to use analysis, experience, and judgment to make effective decisions.
• Commitment to team objectives and Didi Hirsch philosophies.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs by acquiring new skills and knowledge.
• Current California driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the Agency's insurance carrier.
• Some evening work may be required.
• Know and comply with Agency policies and procedures, HIPAA, Department of Mental Health, policies and documentation guidelines, and other state/federal regulations relating to service programs for children with a history of mental illness.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a clinical supervisor preferred.

Responsibilities

• May supervise psychology interns, practicum students, and possible staff on psychological testing as well as therapy.
• May assist in APA internship program though prospective intern interviews and application reviews.
• Provides professional consultation to multidisciplinary staff regarding complex differential diagnostic conditions, psychological and/or neuropsychological test results, cognitive and learning delays, and outcome measures.
• Provides training to clinical staff (as needed) on the administration and interpretation of clinical symptom assessment instruments such as depression and anxiety inventories, and mental status examinations.
• Achieves proficiency in two or more evidenced-based practices, and applies these in therapy with seriously mentally ill clients.
• Interfaces and collaborates with referring clinicians regarding the referral process and rationale for psychological assessment.
• Consults with staff regarding psychological assessments completed by outside institutions or individuals.
• Administers psychological tests including structured clinical interviews; tests of intelligence, cognitive screens, and specific tests of cognitive and neuropsychological function including memory and executive functions.
• Focuses assessments explicitly on referral questions, utilizing instruments appropriate for the client.
• Administers, scores, and interprets tests and interviews that are current and whose validity and reliability have been established for use with members of the population to which the client belongs (including language competence).
• Identifies interpretive strengths and limitations, considering various test factors, test-taking abilities and characteristics of client such as situational, personal, linguistic, and cultural differences that could affect the assessment's accuracy.
• Prepares written assessment reports at the level of the report consumer, individualized to the unique attributes of the client including his/her strengths; makes concrete, pragmatic recommendations that address treatment planning and the referral question.
• Provides feedback on referral questions to the referring clinician and client and/or family, tailored to their level of understanding.
• Makes recommendations for the purchase of assessment instruments, keeping up to date on instrument revisions.
• Maintains the security of assessment manuals, instruments, protocols and test questions.
• Documents client services, ensuring compliance with Agency policies and procedures, Department of Mental Health contract and other related agencies' standards and guidelines.
• Participates in on duty therapist coverage and twenty-four hour on call coverage.
• Develops and maintains professional assessment skills through seminars, workshops, or other forms of training/education related to working with adults with a history of mental illness.
• Attends and participates in program, Agency staff meetings; and related community agency meetings as required/requested.

Benefits

• $7,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
• Flexible work schedule options including a 9/80 flex work schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed