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Psychologist I/II Bilingual Preferred #1962

San Luis Obispo/AtascaderoClinical
**We have a current opening for a Psychologist on our SLO/AT Team**
Job Title: Psychologist Requisition #: 1871
Job Type:  Full Time, Bargaining Unit, Non-Exempt, Hourly Location: SLO/AT

Starting Salary:

Psychologist I- $47.34-$59.33                              Psychologist II- $52.09-$65.26

*Pay rate is based on level of experience equivalent to TCRC

$10,000 sign on bonus to be paid out in 3 installments

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Referral program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Employee assistance program
  • LCSW Supervision hours program

Job Title: Psychologist

Job Summary: Evaluates individuals we serve and potential individuals, makes recommendations on service eligibility, appropriate services, counsels with individuals and families. Arranges and reviews diagnostic evaluations from other sources, recruits and maintains those sources. Consults with and trains staff on service issues. Liaison to County Mental Health, Safety Alert, and other agencies, as assigned.
Reports to: Director of Clinical Services

Primary Functions:
1. Collects, organizes and analyzes information through records, interviews, tests and professional sources to diagnose mental, emotional, behavioral and/or educational difficulties and disabilities and to develop intervention programs. Reviews and summarizes reports, administers tests, interviews individuals, families and providers. Makes written diagnoses and treatment recommendations. Consults with individuals and families on service issues.
2. Participates in multidisciplinary staffing, consults with regional center staff on individual and program issues, provides training and information to staff, individuals and families, service providers and community members. May represent the center staff in fair hearings and dealings with other agencies.
3. Monitors referrals to psychological service providers and monitors quality of services provided. May recruit and support vendored psychologists, behaviorists and related service providers.
4. Prepares statistical and other required reports.
5. Serve as the clinical consultant between TCRC and the County Mental Health Dept. in his/her area.
6. Serve as clinical liaison for follow-up by SC’s to Safety Alert Crisis Service for the TCRC individuals in his/her designated office area(s) that use that service, especially the users above 3 hours/month and/or those who require Police, Hospital, or Inpatient coordinated by Safety Alert.
7. Monitor and troubleshoot the Intake Process in his/her office to ensure that intakes for 3 year olds and older are done within the Lanterman Act timeline of 142 days, as tracked by DDS in the Performance Contract. This does not include supervision of staff.
8. Additional duties may be added.

Skill Requirements:
 Knowledge of developmental disabilities, mental illnesses, assessment, treatment options and related state laws and regulations
 Testing, oral and written communication, and work effectively with diverse groups.

Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination equivalent to or likely to provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be: PhD or PsyD in a related field from an accredited university with license (for Psychologist II position), or license eligibility, from either the Board of Medical Examiners or Board of Behavioral Science Examiners of the State of California, and A minimum of two years of professional experience providing testing, diagnostic evaluation, service recommendation, and consultation to people with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities or
emotional disturbances (and/or their families and service providers). At least one of these years must have been provided to persons with developmental disabilities. A valid CA Drivers’ License and transportation, or acceptable substitute is required for this position.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly desired

Physical Requirements:

Position requires the ability to work independently. Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer. This is primarily a sedentary office classification. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, finger dexterity and fine coordination in preparing statistical reports and data using a computer keyboard and calculator. Additionally, the position requires near, far, and color vision in reading correspondence, statistical data, and using the computer. Hearing and speech are required to communicate in person, before groups and over the telephone.
Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects necessary to perform job functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and infrequently up to 20 lbs. The position requires standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily office activities. Work is performed in an office setting with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may encounter upset individuals over the phone and/or in person. Each of these physical tasks is an essential function of the position.

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