Sr. Clinical Psychologist - Children's Programs

County of Riverside, CA • Lake Elsinore, CA

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About The Position

The Riverside University Health System, Department of Behavioral Health, is actively seeking a qualified and experienced Senior Clinical Psychologist to join the Children's Mental Health Clinic located in Lake Elsinore, California. The incumbent will be primarily responsible for conducting comprehensive psychological testing and evaluations for program participants between the ages of 6 and 21 years. Additional duties include providing crisis intervention services in emergency situations and performing complex client assessments, treatment planning, placement decisions, and referral actions. The role may also encompass leadership responsibilities overseeing other mental health treatment staff.

Requirements

• Possession of a license to practice as a Clinical Psychologist issued by the Psychological Examining Committee of the Medical Board of California or an out-of-state license to practice as a clinical psychologist.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provides crisis intervention for emergency situations.
• Conducts the more difficult client assessment, treatment, placement, and/or referral actions.
• Conducts diagnostic interviews and psychological testing batteries.
• Provides direct individual, family and group psychotherapy treatment.
• Evaluates and recommends action on petitions for confinement.
• Provides clinical supervision of postdoctoral psychologists.
• Coordinates and schedules services to clients with other divisions.
• Provides professional consultation to other mental health, public social service, and legal agencies regarding mental health problems, disposition, and treatment.
• Under medical direction, develops and implements new treatment plans.
• Prepares reports and correspondence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree