Licensed Psychologist

Description

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Pathways is seeking an innovative and purpose driven individual to join our team as aLicensed Psychologist part time 20 hours a weekfor our Children's program in Tustin.

Salary $43 - $44hr

Experience with Orange County Department of Mental Health preferred.
Our EPSDT program is a Medi-Cal funded community and field-based mental health services to children/families. Family therapy, psychological testing, and intensive in home services. Specializing in Trauma Informed, Evidence Based Practices including TF-CBT, PCIT, Seeking Safety, and EMDR. Medication management, indiv./group therapy, school consultation, case management, mentorship, assessment, crisis intervention, and Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS).

SUMMARY
Provides direct mental health services through individual and group counseling, to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational and vocational development and adjustment. Majority of time is spent in a clinical role, which includes directing and/or supervising the work of subordinate clinical staff, but may also provide administrative support as needed.

EDUCATION/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
PH. D or Psy.D. in Psychology from an accredited college or university
Proof of: valid California drivers license and auto insurance, as well as proof of education are required
Registered with appropriate state Board as a Psychological Assistant
Must have completed all of the post-doctoral experience hours and are licensed eligible upon completion of written and oral exams

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Completes initial comprehensive assessment of clients by collecting data through us of interviews, case history and observational techniques
Selects, administers, scores and interprets psychological testing batteries as needed
Evaluates data to identify causes of individuals problems and to determine advisability of counseling or referral to other specialists or institutions
Maintain and ensures HIPAA, ethical standards and professional boundaries with all staff and client
Provides individual, group and family therapy for clients as planned in the individualized treatment plan
Completes all paperwork according to regulatory requirements
Tracks results of counseling to determine reliability and validity of treatment used
May lead group interventions and take a leading role in walk-in crisis intervention
May provide consultation/education to community service clubs, organizations, human service agencies, hospitals, and various county departments
Participates in staff meetings, training, Utilization Review meetings, case conferences and supervision meetings as required
Performs administrative functions consistent with the needs of the program
May handle as assigned of On-Call Phone / After Hours duties
Other duties as assigned or necessary to support the program and/or the company

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PERKS OF WORKING WITH PATHWAYS CALIFORNIA:

Competitive salaries & benefits
Paid Vacation Days (1st year 12 days; increases with tenure)
Paid Sick Days (Accrual per pay period)
9 paid Holidays ( Including Day after Thanksgiving)
Medical, Dental, Vision including a Health Savings Account or FSA
Health, Dependent and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
401K
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