Psychologist - Case Management Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

Please visit our website, to learn more about North Bay Regional Center and to apply for this position.

Company Overview:
Promoting Opportunities, Supporting Choices.

At North Bay Regional Center, (NBRC) we believe that all people with developmental disabilities should have the same opportunities as are available to all other citizens. As one of the 21 nonprofit Regional Centers throughout California, we offer a comprehensive program supporting the needs of our communities, provided by driven and passionate employees who ensure that we achieve our goals daily.

Who We Serve:
North Bay Regional Center provides advocacy, services, support, and care coordination to children and adults diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in Napa, Sonoma and Solano counties.

North Bay Regional Center serves over 13,000 people living within the geographic boundaries of Napa, Sonoma and Solano counties. We partner with community-based organizations and agencies to empower our clients to thrive and live as independently as possible within the geographically, culturally, and ethnically diverse communities we serve.

We are a nonprofit private corporation that contracts with the Department of Developmental Services to coordinate services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and NBRC is committed to being a culturally and linguistically competent agency, striving to provide the services that our diverse clients and families need in their unique circumstances.

Note: Bilingual Spanish/English skills are preferred.

Definition:

The Psychologist position will participate as part of an interdisciplinary team for clinical consultations with NBRC Service Coordinators. This position will determine eligibility and conduct psychological tests, providing consultation to staff members regarding psychological issues. This position will read, interpret and follow Lanterman eligibility regulations.

Nature of Work:
Under the general administrative direction of the Intake Department Manager , the Psychologist will:

• Determine eligibility for individuals suspected of having an intellectual and/or developmental disability.
• Participate as part of an interdisciplinary team for clinical consultations with NBRC Service Coordinators.
• Assist in reviewing and coding the CDER for psychiatric and medical diagnoses.
• Assist NBRC Service Coordinators with forensic issues, such as writing and reviewing court reports including sections of the 1370, diversion and 6500 reports.
• Assist with the appeals process in regards to eligibility disputes.
• Direct special projects.
• Provide community education and development of enhanced clinical resources.
• Supervise interns, if needed.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Ph.D. or Doctorate in Psychology, with 2 years experience in testing/diagnostic evaluation of people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, physical handicaps or emotional disorders, or
• Ph.D. or Doctorate in Psychology, with 3 years case management or clinical experience at North Bay Regional Center.
• Preference will be given to psychologists licensed through the Board of Medical Examiners.
• Minimum experience and qualifications may be waived depending on the agency’s need for specialized skills (such as language abilities).
• Minimum educational qualifications may not be waived.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to provide personal automobile transportation, or access to another form of reliable transportation, during and after working hours.
• Ability to regularly travel to all NBRC offices within catchment area to provide employee training and support to individuals served, as needed.
• Must be able to occasionally travel to attend meetings outside of catchment area, including occasional overnight travel to attend statewide meetings, to participate in dental clinic observations, and to develop new resources.
• If operating own vehicle, must provide minimum automobile liability insurance as required by California Law.
• Flexibility in work hours is required to meet the needs of the regional center.

A note regarding NBRC’s expectations regarding remote, hybrid, and home-based work:

All employment at NBRC requires face-to-face, in-person interactions with NBRC clients, family members, community, and co-workers. Candidates for employment must live within commute distance to their preferred NBRC office, as well as the geographical location of their assigned clients. While 100% remote work is not available to NBRC employees, a hybrid work arrangement with a blend of in-office and home-based work may be available for new employees after successfully demonstrating achievement of performance expectations following at least 3 months of in-office work.

Benefits:

At NBRC, we offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• CalPERS Retirement Plan.
• CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, with generous employer contributions.
• Dental Insurance, with zero cost for employee only coverage.
• Vision Insurance, with $5/month employee cost share for employee only coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care.
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance.
• Generous vacation and sick accrual policies.
• Employee Referral Reward Program.
• 16 Paid Agency Holidays/year.
• CalPERS 457 Supplemental Retirement Plan.

Bilingual language differential:

• For those speaking, reading and writing other than English - $225 per month.
• For those speaking a language other than English - $150 per month.
• For those using American Sign Language - $200 per month.

Salary Range: $118,452 - $130,608 with opportunities for 5% increases annually.

North Bay Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift.
• Day shift.
• Monday to Friday.