Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Job Title : Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Location : Escondido, CA, Alpine CA, and El Cajon, CA

Duration : Direct Hire and Full-time

Salary : $111K - $140K

Work Set-up : Mon – Fri, 8 am – 5 pm - Hybrid role (3 days a week in office, possibly only 2 days in the future)

Position Summary :

Under the direction of the Chief Behavioral Health Officer, the Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Licensed Clinical Psychologist is responsible for

performing psychological assessments and providing brief evidence-based treatment using primary behavioral health model to adults, older

adults, children, and their families in a primary care setting. This licensed clinician works closely with primary care providers to develop and implement

sound treatment plans. Respond to and provide crisis intervention services when needed; Ensure behavioral health services are delivered in a culturally

appropriate fashion consistent with State of California laws and regulations, professional standards of care, agency guidelines, and professional ethical guidelines.

Essential Functions of the Job :

• Evaluates / triage and provides evidence-based, brief psychological / behavioral health interventions for patients with physical

health, mental health, and / or substance abuse diagnoses.

• Provides consultant services to clinical staff / primary care providers based on Primary Care Behavioral Health Consultation model including

but not limited to timely feedback regarding the client's care, treatment recommendations, and progress via documentation in the client's record

and verbal feedback.

• Performs brief assessments of patient needs and develops a negotiated care plan with the patient and primary care clinician.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical records of all patients seen, as appropriate, and produces

reports of evaluation and / or treatment, as required.

• Evaluate and / or revise the care plan as indicated with appropriate documentation in progress notes and communicate this to relevant

multi-disciplinary team members.

• Performs crisis interventions as needed including but not limited to conducting suicide assessments and making recommendations to

medical providers and patients; determine if crisis response services are

appropriate for patient safety.

• Works in coordination with the Chief Behavioral Health Officer / Director of Behavioral Health to provide information to healthcare providers

about mental illness in the medical setting.

• Assist in implementing and administering the ESBIRT (Enhanced Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) program model

for substance abuse prevention and / or treatment.

• Participate in meetings as required including but not limited to weekly multi-disciplinary / Case Conference / Pod Care team meetings with

medical, clinical, and intern staff; weekly case reviews; quarterly chart reviews. Participate on committees as directed.

• Maintains productivity expectations by clinic / program guidelines.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities :

• Complies with established departmental and health center-wide policies

and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety,

environmental and infection control standards.

• Ability to organize, set priorities, and exercise sound independent

judgment within areas of responsibility.

• Ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate in working with

underserved communities.

• Establishes and maintains contact with community resources to ensure

continuity of care (e.g., case managers, rehabilitation and detoxification

centers, psychiatric units).

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients,

family members, other professional staff, and the public.

• Requests assistance and guidance from the Supervisor and

professional staff when necessary to address client issues and

problems.

• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in

educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and

workshops

• Provides outpatient services on school campuses and satellite primary

care clinics as requested by the Chief Behavioral Health Officer / BHG

Director.

• Assist in providing supervision of interns and / or unlicensed staff under

specification of license held as requested.

• Work closely with all providers to help establish full integration of

services and team-based care.

• Conduct brief presentations, pieces of training, and / or lectures for primary care

team members, medical residents, and / or community regarding

behavioral health issues and behavioral health services as requested.

• Assist with the development of a train-the-trainer SBIRT model for

primary care team.

• Ensures, through continuous monitoring, adequate progress toward

contract goals and objectives to secure contract compliance.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by Supervisor

Job Requirements :

Education Required (Minimum level of education) : Successful completion

of the terminal graduate training program in a psychotherapy-related field :

Ph.D. / Psy. D. Psychology; Social Work, at an accredited university or college

with at least two years of experience in a mental health setting; FQHC or an

equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in Behavioral

Medicine / Health Psychology Preferred.

Certifications / Licenses Required : PhD / PsyD, LCSW issued by the state of

California and a valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle are required.

Experience Required (Minimum level of experience) : a combination of education

and years of experience as specified above. Sensitivity to multi-cultural

concerns and the psychotherapeutic process required.

Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job : Bilingual

English / Spanish required , with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job :

Knowledge of rehabilitation and recovery treatment modalities.Integrated

Treatment and Care for individuals with co-occurring disorders. Demonstrate

ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate in working with minority

communities. Demonstrate respect for diversity. Knowledge of behavioral

medicine, health psychology, and substance abuse interventions including

IMPACT and / or SBIRT model is strongly recommended. Exercise tact,

objectivity, sensitivity, strategy, and judgment in dealing with a variety of

people with a variety of co-occurring disorders. Organize, set priorities, and

exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility. Establish

and maintain effective working relationships with clients, family members,

other professional staff, and the public.

Equipment : Computer literacy required and proficiency in MS Office (Word,

Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements : General office environment.

Frequent sitting, occasional standing, walking, lifting, pushing, and pulling up

to 10 lbs. May drive around San Diego County for various meetings and

trainings.