Staff Psychologist

Inland Regional Center•San Bernardino, CA

1d•$99,250 - $133,004

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Services Program Administrator, this role provides assessment and consultation services to all referred consumers, principally those whose eligibility for services is being assessed. The Staff Psychologist consults with staff and other community agencies, and offers clinical supervision to Psychological Assistants. The position requires completing psychological assessments, interpreting findings, formulating diagnoses, and writing reports on a timely basis. Effective communication of findings to consumers, family members, professionals, and other appropriate individuals is essential, as is working cooperatively and effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities also include completing assessments requested by the court, assessing consumer eligibility through reviews of developmental or psychological assessments, and recording findings in an eligibility statement. The role may involve providing clinical oversight and guidance to other clinical staff, formulating, monitoring, and revising treatment plans, coding CDERs, and participating in fair hearing and judicial processes. Additionally, the Staff Psychologist reviews behavioral programs/proposals, provides consultation, education, and training to various stakeholders, completes forms for public benefits, and assists in formulating agency policies related to eligibility and clinical treatment. The position requires keeping the manager informed of work status, seeking opportunities to expand knowledge, attending training sessions, and staying current with California Board of Psychology licensure requirements. Maintaining good standing with the Board, using equipment appropriately, maintaining a neat work area, utilizing IT systems securely, observing safety rules, and complying with agency plans and policies are also key aspects of the role. Different or additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Ph.D. or Psy. D. in clinical psychology, or within six months of completing the graduate degree program.
One year of responsible professional experience including substantive experience in testing and diagnostic evaluation of individuals with developmental disabilities, physical handicaps, emotional/mental disturbances, or learning disorders is preferred but not required.
Possession of a license as a psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology. A pre-licensed psychologist will be considered if they are in the process of completing their licensure requirements.
Bilingual preferred but not required.
Ability to handle change well and be flexible and adaptable in dealing with interruptions, new priorities, and new assignments.
Ability to follow oral and written direction.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Good verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

One year of responsible professional experience including substantive experience in testing and diagnostic evaluation of individuals with developmental disabilities, physical handicaps, emotional/mental disturbances, or learning disorders is preferred but not required.
Bilingual preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Complete psychological assessments as assigned and complete necessary paperwork, reports, etc. on a timely basis.
On referral, perform and interpret psychological and behavioral assessments, formulate diagnoses and write related reports on a timely basis.
Effectively communicate findings to consumers, family members, professionals and other appropriate individuals, daily.
Daily, work cooperatively and effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
As assigned, complete psychological assessments requested by the court.
Through reviews of developmental or psychological assessments, assess consumer eligibility. Record findings in an eligibility statement.
As assigned provide clinical oversight and guidance to other clinical staff.
Formulate, monitor, and revise treatment plans as requested.
Code CDERs daily as required.
Participate in all aspects of the fair hearing process and in various judicial processes as required.
Upon request, review behavioral programs/proposals for Level 4 facilities and others.
Provide routine consultation, education and training to staff, community agencies, parents and consumers.
Complete necessary forms for consumers to obtain various public benefits.
Offer guidance and assistance in formulating agency policies and procedures as they relate to eligibility and clinical treatment issues.
As assigned, represent IRC at case conferences and interagency meetings.
Keep manager informed of pending work, work in progress and any problems encountered.
Aggressively seek out opportunities to maintain currency and to expand relevant knowledge base particularly as it relates to eligibility or treatment issues.
Attend training sessions as required and stay current with California Board of Psychology licensure requirements.
Maintain good standing with the California Board of Psychology
Use equipment appropriately and report any need for repairs; keep work area neat and orderly and free from hazards.
Utilize IRC’s IT systems as assigned, maintaining security and following IRC protocols, procedures, rules and requirements.
Observe all safety rules and comply with IRC’s Injury and Illness Prevention Plan and Workplace Violence Prevention Plan.
Comply with IRC’s Personnel policies and procedures.
Perform different or additional duties as assigned