Psychologist - Addiction Medicine and Recovery Services

Psychologist - Addiction Medicine And Recovery ServicesProvides mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment and crisis intervention services for adult and/or child members who present themselves from psychiatric evaluation with a broad range of mental health needs. Collaborates with treating physician, psychiatric and allied health professional team to plan and direct each individual members treatment program.Essential Responsibilities:Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates clinical treatment programs for the diagnosis, treatment, and/or referral of Health Plan members with acute or chronic mental illness.May conduct psychological assessments, including test administration, interpretation, and recommendations.Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating patients for psychotropic medications, within the scope of practice.May supervise Post Masters Fellows, Associate Clinical Social Workers, Associate Marriage Family Therapists or Associate Professional Clinical Counselors as needed if supervision course is completed.Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the members treatment.Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.Basic Qualifications:PhD/PsyD/EdD in Clinical Counseling, Health or School Psychology from an accredited college or university.EducationPhD/PsyD/EdD in Clinical Counseling, Health or School Psychology from an accredited college or university.License, Certification, RegistrationPsychologist License (California) within 6 months of hireNational Provider Identifier required at hireAdditional Requirements:Must be familiar with DSM-V as a means of diagnosis.Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practice and psychotherapy research methods.Knowledge of the bio-psycho-social functions that contribute to mental health.Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans.Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy.Professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities.Commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic.Ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner.Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations and APA standards as it related to client treatment, patient rights and client/patient confidentiality.Previous clinical responsibilities to include psychological testing, diagnosis, crisis intervention, brief individual and group psychotherapy.Knowledge of psychological testing techniques, administration and interpretation.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership.Preferred Qualifications:Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy.Demonstrated experience in psychological evaluations of adults, children, adolescents, & families, including administering & writing up psychological testing & assessment batteries preferred.Demonstrated professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities, preferred.Demonstrated commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic, preferred.Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner, preferredAccuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans, preferred.Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy, preferred.