Licensed Psychologist II

Family Health Centers of San Diego

$120K — $151K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current California clinical licensure (Licensed Clinical Psychologist) required.
  • PhD in Clinical Psychology or equivalent educational program.
  • Proven experience in counseling diverse populations, with a preference for partner violence treatment.
  • Experience in school-based or non-traditional settings is preferred.
  • Demonstrated competence in psychological testing.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts mental health assessments and clinical testing for patients.
  • Completes thorough documentation in compliance with insurance requirements and department standards.
  • Participates in crafting individualized care plans for patients.
  • Administers age-appropriate psychological testing and provides summary reports.
  • Collaborates with multi-disciplinary treatment teams to enhance patient care.
  • Connects patients to relevant internal and external resources and documents referrals accurately.
  • Addresses co-occurring disorders in treatment plans while maintaining awareness of transference issues.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Mileage reimbursement and travel support for site visits.
Full Job Description
General Job Description

*Under the supervision of the assigned Site Coordinator/Site Manager, the Licensed Clinical Psychologist II will provide mental health assessments counseling services, and clinical testing to a diverse patient population as an independent practitioner.

Job Roles

*Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards; in addition, documentation complies with patients' insurance requirements.

*Performs age-appropriate psychological testing, including creation of summary reports.

*Performs initial and on-going assessments for assigned patients. Participates in development of patients' individualized care plans, in a timely and thorough manner.

*Performs other duties as assigned.

*Provides clinical testing for patients.

*Provides treatment to assigned patients within scope of practice, meeting program/department productivity and quality standards. Demonstrates awareness of transference and counter-transference issues and addresses them as they arise. Addresses co-occurring disorders, factoring them into patient's treatment plan. Demonstrates clinical skills and judgment necessary to implement the treatment plan.

*Works effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team. Communicates with providers, physicians, case managers, scheduling staff, referring providers, and with outside agencies and authorities, in a timely and appropriate manner. Connects patients to internal/external resources as appropriate; accurately documents referrals.

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations

*Current California clinical licensure (Licensed Clinical Psychologist) required.

*Experience in providing counseling services to varying population groups; expertise in partner violence treatment preferred.

*Experience in school-based or other non-traditional settings preferred.

*PhD in Clinical Psychology, or other qualifying educational program that meets California Licensure requirements.

*Psychological testing experience required.

*Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required. Must have a valid California driver's license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver's license within ten days of establishing residency. Reasonable accommodation may be provided on a case-by-case basis. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.

Experience/Specialized skills (including Language)

*Ability to maintain good interpersonal interactions with clients and co-workers as a member of a multi-disciplinary community health team with a diverse multi-cultural population.

*Basic computer literacy (i.e., use system to manage and schedule appointments, access electronic medical record information).

*Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.

*Intermediate written and verbal communication skills.

*Knowledge of behavior modification theories.

*Knowledge of current counseling theories and best practices.

We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is:
$120,000.00 - $151,185.00
Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness - Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)

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