Inpatient Clinical Psychologist – Crisis & Recovery

Ocean view psychiatric hospital; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean View Psychiatric Hospital in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to join a collaborative inpatient team. You will conduct clinical assessments, provide crisis intervention, and guide recovery for adults with serious mental health challenges.

Responsibilities include individual/group therapy, psychoeducation, and discharge planning, with emphasis on collaboration and regulatory compliance. LPS knowledge and bilingual English/Spanish skills are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology is required.
• Current and active state license as a psychologist.
• LPS experience in inpatient hospital settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations as needed.
• Provide individual and group therapy to adult inpatients.
• Facilitate psychoeducation and skills-based therapy groups.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and social workers on treatment plans.
• Assist with crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, and discharge planning.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Bilingual EN/ES

Team collaboration

EHR documentation

Education

Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in clinical or counseling psychology

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Ocean View Psychiatric Hospital in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to join a collaborative inpatient team. You will conduct clinical assessments, provide crisis intervention, and guide recovery for adults with serious mental health challenges.

Responsibilities include individual/group therapy, psychoeducation, and discharge planning, with emphasis on collaboration and regulatory compliance. LPS knowledge and bilingual English/Spanish skills are valued assets.