Psychologist

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$49 - $59

About The Position

Responsible for conducting/providing or supervising: psychological evaluations, individual, couple/ family or group psychotherapy, consultations, crisis interventions, treatment planning, medical record reviews and psychological discharge summaries.

Requirements

A Ph.D., Psy.D or Ed.D in psychology.
Current license as a psychologist from the California Board of Psychology.
Minimum of two (2) years experience in evaluating and/or treating persons suffering from substance abuse and/or dual diagnosis.

Responsibilities

Conducting assessments of patients at the time of admission
Psychological evaluations
Psychological and/or neuropsychological test, as necessary
Providing appropriate diagnoses and treatment recommendations based on a review of the patient’s history, signs and symptoms
Proper documentation in the medical record of services rendered
Individual, couple/family, and group psychotherapy, as needed
Crisis intervention services, including 5150 determinations
Consultation/liaison services to multidisciplinary program staff
Treatment planning
Psychological discharge summaries of patients, as needed
Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements (i.e., suspected abuse; Tarasoff), professional boundaries and related issues.
Other duties as assigned by Director/Administration.
Providing supervision to clinical and/or counseling staff as deemed appropriate, including interns, psychological assistants, mental health and counseling staff.
Conducting performance evaluations of interns or staff, as required.
In-service training to staff and/or trainees on mental health topics, as required.
Attending clinical and administrative committee meetings, as requested.
Maintaining proper documentation, as necessary, of clinical supervision
Participating in community events, presentations, meetings, and outreach on behalf of TTC
Additional functions as specifically requested by the Clinical Director or Program Director.