Job: Social Services Licensed Clinical Psychologist - To $80K

Behavioral Staffing
Location: Crescent City, CA

JOB DESCRIPTION

Social Services Licensed Clinical Psychologist ... implement a new model of health care with your passion for patient care, while embracing challenging work that provides a sense of accomplishment. Your personal touch, integrity and patient driven initiatives will make all the difference as you work with incarcerated individuals in a Crescent City corrections facility. Social Services Licensed Clinical Psychologist will earn up to $80,000 (depending on experience).

Social Services Licensed Clinical Psychologist position highlights:

• provide psychological care to mentally ill inmates / Wards, supervise patient conduct and ensure the safety of people in the facility
• conduct mental health evaluations including criminal, psychological and substance abuse history; assess inmates current needs and treatment recommendations
• conduct suicide risk evaluations according to protocols; clinical review, data/ chart reviews, documentation
• interact with mentally ill inmates/ wards for crisis intervention, group psychotherapy, face-to-face interviews
• identify symptoms and signs of psychiatric disorders; comprehensively assess, diagnose and treat symptoms
• review patient's mental health records, institutional chromos, probation reports and court records to help define treatment plans
• assist with patient-inmate Entitlement Benefit (SSI) applications, community programs and services
• communicate patient information and care to inmate's relatives or care givers (approved by patient)
• conduct mental health education resources for mentally Ill and sex offender inmates
• contribute ideas to implement new treatment, training and rehabilitation programs
• monitor inmate's progress using Subjective Assessment Plan Evaluation (SOAPE)
• prepare clinical reports to include diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment plans
• provide information and reports for various facility staff and Board members
• analyze audit data as it relates to mental health program requirements
• collectively discuss difficult cases with Manager and team mates
• document all interactions and care initiatives taken with patients
• adhere to all mandated regulations, policies and procedures
• select, administrate, score and interpret psychological tests
• act as Clinician-of-the-Day; allow availability to work on-call
• represent department at formal and informal settings
• communicate and collaborate with staff
• perform Mental Status Exam (MSE)

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Social Services Licensed Clinical Psychologist requirements:

• valid California Clinical Psychologist license in good standing from California Board of Psychology a must
• minimum 1-3 years recent and continuous experience as a Psychologist
• outstanding communication, listening and behavioral analysis skills
• possess all pertinent California permits and certifications
• fluency reading, writing and speaking fluently in English

Social Services Licensed Clinical Psychologist please email [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] your Word formatted resume or give us a call at 310-223-1444 for immediate consideration. Your personal information and resume will remain completely confidential. We never charge a fee to applicants.

JOB SNAPSHOT

Base Pay$80,000.00 /Year

Employment TypeFull-Time

Job TypeHealth Care, Nonprofit - Social Services, Professional Services

EducationGraduate Degree

Experience1 to 3 years

Manages OthersNot Specified

IndustrySocial Services, Healthcare - Health Services, Not for Profit - Charitable

Required TravelNot Specified

Job ID10/26 bhs PSYL crescent city

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