Psychologist

The Columbus Organization; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Far Northern Regional Center in California is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges. This full-time role can be based in Redding or Chico, CA, offering the opportunity to conduct comprehensive evaluations and provide expert psychological services.

The role emphasizes testing and assessment, reports, crisis intervention, and collaboration with clinical teams, case management, and county partners to

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Psychology required.
• Active California Psychologist License required.
• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret psychological tests and assessments.
• Prepare psychological reports and participate in eligibility reviews.
• Provide crisis intervention support in collaboration with county mental health agencies.
• Monitor psychotherapeutic services and ensure quality care for clients.
• Train and mentor staff and community service providers.

Skills

Psychological testing

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

California license

Job description

Far Northern Regional Center is seeking a Licensed Psychologist whoispassionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health challenges. This position is full time and can sit in either Redding or Chico, CA.

Far Northern Regional Center

Redding, CA or Chico, CA

Full-Time

$103,000-$120,000

Company Description

Far Northern Regional Center offers a wide variety of services for eligible individuals and their families from Early Intervention, Behavior Intervention, Adult Day Activities, Respite Care and several other services to support individuals and their loved ones with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs.

Role Summary

This role offers a unique opportunity to support individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs by providing psychological services, emphasizing testing and assessment of persons with developmental disabilities. Conduct psychological evaluations to determine program eligibility, establish differential diagnoses, identify opportunities for intervention and determine client therapeutic needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Administration and interpretation of psychological tests and assessment instruments to evaluate developmental status, intelligence, motor and language skills, perceptual/sensory capabilities, memory, abstract thinking and related characteristics.
• Preparation of psychological reports; consultation interdisciplinary and eligibility review processes as directe.
• May conduct court ordered psychological evaluations provides expert testimony.
• Provide crisis intervention support in collaboration with county mental health agencies.
• Monitor psychotherapeutic services and ensure quality care for clients.
• Consult with case management, clinical teams, and community partners.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to plan and evaluate services.
• Train and mentor staff and community service providers.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Psychology and active California Psychologist License
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Experience conducting psychological evaluations and assessments, including competency evaluations
• Training and/or experience in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) highly desired