Adult Inpatient Clinical Psychologist

View Behavioral Health; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

View Behavioral Health in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Licensed Psychologist for our Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital. You will conduct clinical assessments, provide crisis intervention, and guide patients toward recovery as part of a collaborative team including psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers.

The role requires a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology, an active state license, LPS experience, and proficiency in evidence-based therapies.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology.
• Current and active state license as a psychologist.
• LPS experience in inpatient psychiatric or hospital settings.
• Strong skills in assessment, crisis intervention, and evidence-based therapy.
• Ability to remain calm, composed, and effective in high-stress or crisis situations.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration across disciplines and departments.
• Experience using EHR systems for documentation and coordination of care.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, or other languages commonly spoken by patient population.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, Title 22, and other regulatory standards.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care principles and culturally responsive practices.

Responsibilities

• May conduct clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
• May provide individual and group therapy to adult inpatients.
• Facilitate psychoeducation and skills-based therapy group as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and social workers in treatment planning.
• Assist with crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, and discharge planning.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation.
• Understanding of patients' rights, LPS statuses, seclusion and restraint process.
• Oversee LPS mandates for staff and facility.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Crisis intervention

Assessment & evaluation

Team collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Cultural responsiveness

Calm under pressure

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical/counseling psychology

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

View Behavioral Health in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Licensed Psychologist for our Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital. You will conduct clinical assessments, provide crisis intervention, and guide patients toward recovery as part of a collaborative team including psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers.

The role requires a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology, an active state license, LPS experience, and proficiency in evidence-based therapies.