Registered Psychological Associate (aka Post-Doc Fellow) or Registered Associate (AMFT, APCC, ACSW)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $72,000 - $84,179 annually

PORTIA BELL HUME BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND TRAINING CENTER (aka The Hume Center) has a rewarding opportunity for a qualified Registered Psychological Associate Post-Doctoral Fellow under the leadership of The Hume Centers Clinic Program Manager / Clinical Supervisor. This is an exciting opportunity to help our organization to grow by continuing to develop this department.

MISSION : The Hume Center strives to create an environment of psychological well-being both internally for our work community and externally for the community we serve, with special consideration for the under- and un-served, through practicing an enabling consultation process. We believe in serving our community through strengthening existing and developing new resources; providing the highest caliber of culturally sensitive behavioral health services, professional training, and clinical research; and focusing on consistent improvement through outcomes, data-based quality assurance, and program evaluation.

LOCATION : FREMONT

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Doctoral degree in Psychology or Masters in Psychology or related field

Registered OR eligible to be registered as a Registered Psychological Associate with the Board of Psychologist or Registered as a Registered Associate with the Board of Behavioral Sciences.

One year clinical experience preferred providing psychological services

Comprehensive knowledge of community resources strongly preferred.

Experience providing psychotherapy with culturally, socio economically and ethnically diverse populations.

Training in Mental Health Consultation (Preferred).

Must be willing to work full-time, minimum 40 hours / week, five days a week, and be present at the Hume Center.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, GSuite, and Electronic Health Records

Possess a valid California Drivers license. Must be willing to use own vehicle and valid car insurance for work related travel.

Be willing to use own cell phone to be accessible and willing to be available to receive calls for crisis and / or emergency situations.

Proficient and experienced providing services in Spanish

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES :

Demonstrates High Professionalism

Strong Organizational Skills

Effective Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Maintain Confidentiality

Excellent verbal and written skills.

Detail-oriented

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Actively participate in didactic and supervision forums to ensure licensure requirements are met

Independently responsible for Board documentation and submitting it on time

Provide comprehensive clinical services in service program(s), included, but not limited to, intake, assessment, therapy, case management, crisis intervention, consultation.

Complete initial screening, gather information for assessment and triage clients by coordinating services with therapists.

Develop treatment plans for each client clearly identifying goals, objectives, service needs and methods of intervention.

Schedule and attend regular appointments with clients in Hume Center offices, homes, and community settings to assist clients progress in successfully accomplishing goals.

Make contact with, and include as appropriate, parent, family, caseworkers and other collateral contracts.

Collaborate and / or consult with 3rd parties in client cases.

Maintain on-going contact with client and service providers in order to monitor service delivery, client progress, and assess additional needs.

Collaborate closely with service providers in coordinating service delivery.

Facilitate support / therapy groups.

Provide mental health consultation.

Identify community resources and establish effective collaborative relationships with liaisons in the community.

Assist client in how to effectively navigate and link to community systems.

Attend weekly staff meetings, trainings, group and individual supervision.

Maintain client case records, and document activities as required by agency, funding source, and contract requirements.

Complete case records, including intakes, clinical progress notes, discharge / transfer summaries, treatment plans and other documentation in a timely manner.

Meet minimum billable hours as set by the Hume Center.

Participate in Trainee Recruitment, as needed.

Present and / or Facilitate Program Orientation, Didactic and Training meetings.

Typical day is 9am to 6pm with a 1-hour lunch break; some evening hours are required as well as some required school events throughout the year

Services are based out of the Pleasanton clinic in the Tri-Valley and can serve individuals 0 to end of life.

School-Based services include the opportunity to provide services on-site in Elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools in the Tri-Valley.

Services include individual, group and family therapy as well as prevention and early intervention services (e.g. consultation with school staff, child-specific consultation, etc.).

Services are focused on reducing the impact of behavioral health issues on the well-being of the population in order to strengthen the individual's existing community resources and relationships.

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