Clinical Psychologist II

Heluna Health; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in California seeks a Clinical Psychologist II to provide individual and group psychotherapy, crisis response, and supervision of psychology practicum students. The successful candidate will conduct psychological assessments and develop treatment plans using evidence-based therapeutic modalities. A PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology and a valid California license are required. Bilingual Spanish is preferred but not mandatory. This role emphasizes direct patient care and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Valid license in Psychology issued by the California Board of Psychology.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License or alternative method of transportation.
• Successful clearance through Live Scan process.
• Medical clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group psychotherapy sessions.
• Supervise psychology practicum students.
• Make psychiatric diagnosis and oversee treatment plans.
• Evaluate client response and modify treatment strategies.
• Consult with medical providers and community agencies.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Crisis intervention

Therapeutic modalities

Supervisory skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Job description

This position is for a licensed provider with relevant training and experience in trauma informed evidence based therapeutic modalities, including Prolonged Exposure for PTSD, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. The psychologist will provide direct services for individual and group psychotherapy, crisis response and case management services. The psychologist will also be responsible for providing supervised training experience toward licensure requirements for psychology practicum students.

The psychologist will conduct and supervise psychological assessment batteries for intake, differential diagnosis, and qualifications for additional community services and will also provide consultation and training to medical providers and community agencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

of theClinical Psychologist II. These functions are provided under supervision of a licensed psychologist.

• Makes a psychiatric diagnosis, devises and oversees a treatment plan which may include evidence based therapeutic modalities targeting trauma.
• Conducts, oversees, supervises the implementation of such plans.
• Performs direct service activities including diagnostic evaluation, structured clinical interviewing,individual, group, and familytherapy, and crisis responsefor patient self-harm and harm to others.
• Intervenes with clients to enhance their ability to fully participate in treatment, including defining treatment goals and designing intervention strategies that support recovery and resiliency.
• Evaluates client response to treatment, modifies treatment strategies, and includes the client as part of the decision-making process.
• Obtains psychological and psychiatric history from patients, referring sources, family members and other important collaterals.
• Interfaces with law enforcement personnel who bring patients to the TRC. Conducts psychological assessment batteries as needed, such as personality, cognitive, and neuropsychological assessments.
• Generates reports of diagnostic and psychological findings and/or treatment recommendations. Provides testimony before courts of law on results of psychological evaluations.
• Provides clinical supervision for the work of psychology practicum students and Clinical Psychology 1 positions.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Will supervise the work of psychology practicum students and Clinical Psychology 1 positions, make entries into the electronic health record, including history, current assessment findings, ongoing evaluations, treatment and treatment recommendations, initiate and carry out psychological research studies and provide rationale to implement departmental or service programs; collaborates on multidisciplinary projects.
• Will also provide consultation to other medical providers in the management of psychological and behavioral aspects of medical and trauma related conditions. Provides training and consultations to community agencies
• Will provide other services and perform other tasks not enumerated above as needed for the care of their patients and the functioning of the Trauma Recovery Center.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• Possession of a valid license in Psychology issued by the California Board of Psychology.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
• Successful clear the Live Scan process through Los Angeles County.
• Medical Clearance required.

OTHER SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred but not mandatory

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand Frequently

Walk Frequently

Sit Frequently

Handling / Fingering Occasionally

Reach Outward Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally

Lift / Carry Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs

Push/Pull Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs

See Constantly

Taste/ Smell Not Applicable

Not Applicable Not required for essential functions

Occasionally (0 - 2 hrs/day)

Frequently (2 - 5 hrs/day)

Constantly (5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer), AIDS or HIV, genetic information or characteristics, veteran status or military service. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.