Psychological Assistant - Child Team
On-siteAlamo, California, United States
Job Summary
Develop clinical treatment programs for members with acute or chronic mental illness under supervision of a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist. Provide outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups while administering specialized therapeutic procedures as appropriate. Conduct psychological assessments, including test administration and interpretation, and prepare intake summaries, treatment plans, and case summaries. Collaborate with primary care providers and psychiatrists to plan patient care, screen for psychotropic medications, and refer members to community resources. Support member families through psychoeducational classes and adherence counseling. Maintain confidential records in accord with state and NCQA regulations and provide clinical supervision to trainees.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of a psychology doctoral internship - minimum of 1 year (1500 hours)
- PhD/PsyD/EdD in Clinical, Counseling, Health or School Psychology from an accredited college or university
- Psychologist License (California) within 24 months of hire
- Psychological Assistant Registration (California) required at hire
- Must be familiar with DSM-V as a means of diagnosis
- Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions
- Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practice and psychotherapy research methods
- Knowledge of the bio-psycho-social functions that contribute to mental health
- Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans
- Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy
- Professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities
- Commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic
- Ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations and APA standards as it related to client treatment, patient rights and client/patient confidentiality
- Previous clinical responsibilities to include psychological testing, diagnosis, crisis intervention, brief individual and group psychotherapy
- Knowledge of psychological testing techniques, administration and interpretation
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership
- Upon completion of supervised hours, the employee must obtain state licensure within two (2) years
Desired Qualifications
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy
- Demonstrated experience in psychological evaluations of adults, children, adolescents, & families, including administering & writing up psychological testing & assessment batteries
- Demonstrated professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities
- Demonstrated commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic
- Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner
- Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans
- Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy
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