About the JobPlease visit our website, www.nbrc.net to learn more about North Bay Regional Center and to apply for this position.Note: Bilingual Spanish/English skills are preferred.
Definition:The
Psychologist position will participate as part of an interdisciplinary team for clinical consultations with NBRC Service Coordinators. This position will determine eligibility and conduct psychological tests, providing consultation to staff members regarding psychological issues. This position will read, interpret and follow Lanterman eligibility regulations.
Nature of Work:Under the general administrative direction of the
Intake Department Manager, the
Psychologist will:
- Determine eligibility for individuals suspected of having an intellectual and/or developmental disability.
- Participate as part of an interdisciplinary team for clinical consultations with NBRC Service Coordinators.
- Assist in reviewing and coding the CDER for psychiatric and medical diagnoses.
- Assist NBRC Service Coordinators with forensic issues, such as writing and reviewing court reports including sections of the 1370, diversion and 6500 reports.
- Assist with the appeals process in regards to eligibility disputes.
- Direct special projects.
- Provide community education and development of enhanced clinical resources.
- Supervise interns, if needed.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:- Ph.D. or Doctorate in Psychology, with 2 years experience in testing/diagnostic evaluation of people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, physical handicaps or emotional disorders, or
- Ph.D. or Doctorate in Psychology, with 3 years case management or clinical experience at North Bay Regional Center.
- Preference will be given to psychologists licensed through the Board of Medical Examiners.
- Minimum experience and qualifications may be waived depending on the agency's need for specialized skills (such as language abilities).
- Minimum educational qualifications may not be waived.
Special Requirements:- Ability to provide personal automobile transportation, or access to another form of reliable transportation, during and after working hours.
- Ability to regularly travel to all NBRC offices within catchment area to provide employee training and support to individuals served, as needed.
- Must be able to occasionally travel to attend meetings outside of catchment area, including occasional overnight travel to attend statewide meetings, to participate in dental clinic observations, and to develop new resources.
- If operating own vehicle, must provide minimum automobile liability insurance as required by California Law.
- Flexibility in work hours is required to meet the needs of the regional center.
A note regarding NBRC's expectations regarding remote, hybrid, and home-based work:All employment at NBRC requires face-to-face, in-person interactions with NBRC clients, family members, community, and co-workers. Candidates for employment must live within commute distance to their preferred NBRC office, as well as the geographical location of their assigned clients. While 100% remote work is not available to NBRC employees, a hybrid work arrangement with a blend of in-office and home-based work may be available for new employees after successfully demonstrating achievement of performance expectations following at least 3 months of in-office work.
Benefits:At NBRC, we offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package, including:- CalPERS Retirement Plan.
- CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, with generous employer contributions.
- Dental Insurance, with zero cost for employee only coverage.
- Vision Insurance, with $5/month employee cost share for employee only coverage.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care.
- 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance.
- Generous vacation and sick accrual policies.
- Employee Referral Reward Program.
- 16 Paid Agency Holidays/year.
- CalPERS 457 Supplemental Retirement Plan.
Bilingual language differential:- For those speaking, reading and writing other than English - $225 per month.
- For those speaking a language other than English - $150 per month.
- For those using American Sign Language - $200 per month.
Salary Range: $118,452 - $130,608 with opportunities for 5% increases annually.
Schedule:- 8-hour shift.
- Day shift.
- Monday to Friday.
