Psychologist

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Regular Full time Professional Tarzana, CA, US Salary Range: $48.63 To $58.65 Hourly Department: Detox Others Reports To: Clinical Director POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for conducting/providing or supervising: psychological evaluations, individual, couple/ family or group psychotherapy, consultations, crisis interventions, treatment planning, medical record reviews and psychological discharge summaries. CATEGORIES OF DUTIES Clinical Responsibilities shall include: Conducting assessments of patients at the time of admission Psychological evaluations Psychological and/or neuropsychological test, as necessary Providing appropriate diagnoses and treatment recommendations based on a review of the patient’s history, signs and symptoms Proper documentation in the medical record of services rendered Individual, couple/family, and group psychotherapy, as needed Crisis intervention services, including 5150 determinations Consultation/liaison services to multidisciplinary program staff Psychological discharge summaries of patients, as needed Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements (i.e., suspected abuse; Tarasoff), professional boundaries and related issues. Other duties as assigned by Director/Administration. Supervision/Training shall include: Providing supervision to clinical and/or counseling staff as deemed appropriate, including interns, psychological assistants, mental health and counseling staff. Conducting performance evaluations of interns or staff, as required. In-service training to staff and/or trainees on mental health topics, as required. Administrative duties shall include: Attending clinical and administrative committee meetings, as requested. Maintaining proper documentation, as necessary, of clinical supervision Participating in community events, presentations, meetings, and outreach on behalf of TTC Additional functions as specifically requested by the Clinical Director or Program Director. EDUCATION A Ph.D., Psy.D. or Ed.D in psychology. Current license as a psychologist from the California Board of Psychology. EXPERIENCE Minimum of two (2) years experience in evaluating and/or treating persons suffering from substance abuse and/or dual diagnosis. SETTING Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices. ADA REQUIREMENT Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job. #J-18808-Ljbffr