Psychologist
About The Position
ACRC is seeking a Psychologist at the Sacramento Office location to provide psychological evaluations for developmental disabilities (DD); consult with vendored psychologists, Regional Center Intake and Early Start staff, Service Coordinators, and managers on issues relating to assessment, cognitive functioning, Autism, mental health, and differential diagnosis; perform comprehensive chart reviews related to establishing regional center eligibility; participate on various internal committees and workgroups to provide consultation and training on related DD and mental health issues; occasionally provide court testimony in eligibility appeal cases; occasionally provide internal and external outreach presentations and trainings related to regional center eligibility and developmental disabilities; and maintain all required records in compliance with relevant laws, regulations and ACRC policies.
Requirements
- PhD or PsyD in Psychology
- California license as a Psychologist
- Substantial training and professional experience in psychological testing, diagnostic evaluation, and writing psychological reports
- Excellent writing skills
- Knowledge of developmental disabilities, administration and interpretation of psychological tests and related statistics, development across the lifespan, clinical psychology, differential diagnosis and clinical formulation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, clinical judgment, and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
- Provide psychological evaluations for developmental disabilities (DD)
- Consult with vendored psychologists, Regional Center Intake and Early Start staff, Service Coordinators, and managers on issues relating to assessment, cognitive functioning, Autism, mental health, and differential diagnosis
- Perform comprehensive chart reviews related to establishing regional center eligibility
- Participate on various internal committees and workgroups to provide consultation and training on related DD and mental health issues
- Occasionally provide court testimony in eligibility appeal cases
- Occasionally provide internal and external outreach presentations and trainings related to regional center eligibility and developmental disabilities
- Maintain all required records in compliance with relevant laws, regulations and ACRC policies
Benefits
- 90% employer-paid health insurance plus low-cost dependent coverage including domestic partners
- 100% employer-paid dental, and vision insurance for employees plus dependents
- 100% employer-paid employee life insurance coverage
- 100% employer-paid long term disability coverage
- Flexible benefits pre-tax spending program
- CalPERS employee pension plan
- 457 and 403-B voluntary tax shelter annuities
- 17-22 annual vacation days
- 12 annual sick days
- 15 paid holidays
- Longevity leave
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
