Psychologist

RIVERSIDE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INDIAN HEALTH INC•Banning, CA

54d•$62 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychologist is a member of the Mental Health Services Department and provides mental health services, health-related social services, on-call crisis intervention, chemical dependency referrals, psychological services, and professional consultation to meet the needs of Native American clients served by RSBCIHI. The role requires sensitivity to Indian culture and the needs of the Indian community. Services may include psychological testing and assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy, counseling, and individual, group, marital, and family therapy. Work is assigned at RSBCIHI clinics, including the Morongo Indian Health Clinic, and may include other RSBCIHI locations as assigned. The Psychologist evaluates referred clients, prepares written evaluation summaries, maintains clinical records, develops treatment plans with clients or their representatives, and coordinates care and referrals with behavioral health, chemical dependency, medical, and community providers. The role also includes responding to crises, contributing to child welfare and clinical staffing processes, providing consultation and training, and participating in administrative and community education activities. The position requires a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from an APA-approved educational institution accredited by the State of California, a current California Clinical Psychologist license, and at least five years of post-graduate experience providing direct treatment therapy in a clinical setting. CPR/BLS certification through the AHA or American Red Cross is required and may be obtained before orientation. The work is mostly sedentary, but may involve routine travel-related risks, exposure to infectious disease, and interactions with uncooperative or hostile individuals.

Requirements

Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from an APA-approved educational institution accredited by the State of California.
Current California license as a Clinical Psychologist.
At least five years of post-graduate experience providing direct treatment therapy in a clinical setting.
Current CPR/BLS Provider certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; certification may be obtained before orientation.
Knowledge of clinical psychology principles, methods, and techniques, including psychological testing, assessment, and diagnostic processes.
Knowledge of characteristics of emotional and mental behavioral disorders and of how the 12-step support system functions in treatment and recovery.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, mental health therapists, lawyers, judges, educators, and other professionals.
Valid California driver's license, safe driving record, current DMV record, and ability to be insured by the program's insurance carrier.
Ability to work independently when required and as a team member with agency staff.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include early or late shifts and weekends, as determined by the BHS Director.
Ability to provide personal transportation.
Ability to share professional knowledge with clinical staff and apply it to complex cases involving children, adolescents, and adults in individual or group counseling.
Ability to work with the Indian community and sensitivity to Indian culture and its needs.
If recovering from substance abuse, at least four years of continued abstinence from mood-altering chemicals.
If a recovering substance-abuse family member (such as a spouse or child), at least four years of continued involvement in a recognized support system.

Responsibilities

Provide psychometric testing, evaluation, and diagnostic assessment for assigned or referred clients.
Conduct psychological evaluations using interviews, psychometric testing, and assessments; prepare complete, professional written summaries.
Provide consultation to behavioral health and medical staff, including guidance on client assessment, treatment goals, recommendations, plans, and programs.
Provide testing, evaluation, psychotherapy, counseling, and other behavioral health services, including individual, group, marital, and family therapy, at clinics as assigned.
Provide ongoing psychotherapy for selected clients and manage a caseload assigned by the Clinical Coordinator.
Interview and evaluate clients and make treatment recommendations based on their medical, psychological, social, and chemical dependency or abuse needs.
Respond to mental health and chemical dependency or substance abuse crises in clinical settings, by face-to-face contact or telephone.
Complete required documentation and consents before treatment; maintain clinical records, charting, SOAP-format progress notes, and required program and treatment-plan forms in a timely manner.
Involve clients and families in treatment; explain treatment concepts, goals, confidentiality guidelines, program schedules, and grievance processes as appropriate.
Encourage clients and families to understand and follow medical treatment recommendations.
Refer clients to appropriate internal providers or outside services, and assist with placement, extended care referrals, and financial assistance referrals or eligibility determinations.
Report suspected child abuse promptly, follow up with clients or families, present reported cases to the Child Protection Team, and participate in its meetings.
Seek and appropriately use supervision; accept supervisory guidance constructively.
Complete required reports and administrative tasks, work effectively with minimal monitoring, and follow agency policies.
Promote teamwork within the BHS/CD Department and with other agency staff.
Provide in-service training and conduct workshops or classes on emotional and mental health issues, including activities relevant to Indian communities.
Assist with revising BHS/CD processes and forms to improve client services.
Perform other related duties as assigned.