Psychologist

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Salary: $90,000 - $135,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are part of California's network of Regional Centers for persons with developmental disabilities. We serve Napa, Sonoma, and Solano counties, and provide services to include individuals with various disabling conditions beyond intellectual disabilities.

Why join us?

• In office 4 days a week. After 3 months, if all is going well, we can reduce your time to 2 days a week in the office.
• Work out of our Napa or Santa Rosa office.
• Mileage reimbursement if you have to travel to a farther office.
• $800 a year stipend to go towards needed CEUs or updating their license.
• Currently (limited time determined by DDS), all employees also are eligible for up to $10,000 tuition reimbursement for courses/training that are related to the work that they do.
• Full Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision provided)

Job Details

SUMMARY:
Provides services to persons with developmental disabilities; participates as part of an interdisciplinary team for clinical consultations with case managers; supervises interns; directs special projects; provides
community education.

NATURE OF WORK:
Under the general administrative direction of the Intake Department Manager provides services to persons with developmental disabilities; participates as part of an interdisciplinary team for clinical consultations with case managers; supervises interns; directs special projects; provides community education and development of enhanced clinical resources; assists in reviewing and coding the CDER for Psychiatric and medical diagnoses; assists Service Coordinators with forensic issues including writing and reviewing court reports including conservatorship, 1370, diversion and 6500 reports.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Provides direct psychometric testing and psychological evaluation of clients or assesses existing psychological evaluations to determine eligibility for regional center services; may instruct center staff and nonpsychologist vendors in psychological theory, diagnostic procedures, and treatment modalities. Performs court-ordered evaluations and may respond to after-hours emergencies. Performs other duties as required. May provide consultation to case managers and clinical staff on the psychological aspects of developmental disabilities; may participate in the interdisciplinary team client evaluation and planning process; may provide consultation to staff, and to clients and their families concerning the client's psychological status, progress, and needs; may participate in in-service training and community education programs to meet educational needs regarding the psychological aspects of developmental disabilities; monitors and reviews programs at behaviorally-oriented facilities upon request.

MUST HAVES:

• Background with people with developmental disabilities.
• Testing experience such as for (IQ and Ados to Autism).
• Excellent documentation experience

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Visit clients in their homes and day programs, if necessary.
• Attend meetings in and out of the office with punctuality.
• Maintain current workload with documentation accurate and complete.
• Interact tactfully and effectively with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Read, interpret, and follow complex policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Communicate effectively in person, on the telephone, and in writing.
• Organize, prioritize, and coordinate work activities.
• Perform work under stressful conditions, as required.
• Use initiative and sound, independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Conduct interviews and interpret the information.
• Understand and utilize sound counseling principles.
• Conduct psychological tests.
• Determine client eligibility.
• Consult with staff regarding client psychological issues.
• Adhere to a reliable work schedule, i.e. punctuality in reporting to work and in using consistent sign-out methods.
• Accurate and timely recording of time sheets and mileage forms.
• Notification to the supervisor of schedule changes, i.e. sick leave, annual leave, and personal holiday use.
• Maintain a high level of personal and professional conduct

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Ph.D. or Doctorate in Psychology, with 2 years experience in testing/diagnostic evaluation of people with developmental disabilities, physical handicaps, or emotional disorders or Ph.D. or Doctorate in Psychology, with 3 years of case management or clinical experience at North Bay Regional Center.
• Preference will be given to psychologists licensed through the Board of Medical Examiners.
• Minimum qualifications may be waived depending on the agency's need for specialized skills (such as language abilities).

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