STI
Overview
Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a
Psychologist
to work at a facility in
Delano, California . These are registry positions with our company.
Pay Rate Pay Rate:
$158 / hour
Job Details Employment Type:
1099
Area:
Mental Health STRT Class: PSYL
Shift:
1
Schedule:
07:00:00 – 17:00:00
Qualifications
Minimum 1-year previous working experience within the last 36 months (3yrs) as a Psychologist
Must be proficient in the English language and be able to communicate effectively
Ability to build rapport with clients
Strong leadership qualities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A valid and current CPR card (American Heart Association)
Must have the required licenses, permits, and/or certifications in the state of CA
Responsibilities
Must be able to periodically serve as clinician-of-the-day by being available for on-call during scheduled work days for patient emergencies
Expected to work effectively and cooperatively with staff from all classifications in order to enhance the quality of professional working relationships
Conduct initial mental health evaluations including criminal, psychological, and substance abuse case history to assess inmate's current needs and make treatment recommendations in the initial evaluation
Conduct clinically sound suicide risk evaluations including clinical review, applying suicide risk assessment protocols, pertinent data/chart reviews, proper documentation and consultations as needed
Meet with mentally ill inmates/wards for crisis intervention, group psychotherapy, face-to-face interviews, etc. May be required to provide clinical, face-to-face interviews at cell fronts in inmate housing units
Identify the relevant signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders in order to comprehensively assess, diagnose, and manage the presenting symptomatology
Effectively applies psychological assessments in the selection, administration, scoring and interpretation of the continuum of psychological tests
Writes clinical reports regarding diagnoses, prognoses and develops treatment plans that reflect the standard of practice
Consults on complex cases with supervisor, treatment team members, and with CDCR institutional healthcare personnel, and other divisions within the department
Documents all care provided to the inmate, including face-to-face contacts and Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IOTTs) meetings
Monitors inmate progress using Subjective Assessment Plan Evaluation (SOAPE) FORMATTED PROGRESS NOTES
Effectively applies community standard of practice for the selection and effective implementation of psychological treatment modalities and maintains ethical standards
Performs mental status exam (MSE) in face-to-face interviews
Examines prior mental health records, institutional chromos, probation reports, court records and other available documents to assist in the formulation of patient's diagnosis and aid in the development of the inmate's treatment plans
Establishes collaborative ties with community programs, groups, agencies, board and care homes, etc. to develop supportive community relationships as assigned and approved by the supervisor
Conducts mental health education and develops additional resources for mentally ill and sex offender inmates/wards
Assist patient-inmates/youths in applying for entitlement benefits (SSI), community programs, and services
Participates in IDTT meetings
Compiles and analyzes data from audits pertaining to the mental health program requirements
Provide information (i.e., appointment documentation, no-shows, etc.) to support staff for data entry
Provides written reports and consults with the Board of Prison Hearing and other CDCR staff
Provide relatives/caregivers with information concerning patients in person, by phone, or by correspondence only after receiving the inmate's signed release of information for that specific individual
Develop a therapeutic relationship with the patient-inmates/youths, families and caretakers, as assigned and approved by the supervisor, in order to enhance effective treatment delivery
Represents the department at formal and informal settings regarding mental health matters
Maintains order and supervises the conduct of persons committed to the correctional facility in order to prevent escapes or injury by these persons to themselves or others
Gives input and helps to implement new programs for the treatment, training or rehabilitation of patientinmates/youths
Contact If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (phone number removed) and ask to speak with Queyara Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM PST). Refer friends, Earn rewards! (url removed)
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Psychologist
to work at a facility in
Delano, California . These are registry positions with our company.
Pay Rate Pay Rate:
$158 / hour
Job Details Employment Type:
1099
Area:
Mental Health STRT Class: PSYL
Shift:
1
Schedule:
07:00:00 – 17:00:00
Qualifications
Minimum 1-year previous working experience within the last 36 months (3yrs) as a Psychologist
Must be proficient in the English language and be able to communicate effectively
Ability to build rapport with clients
Strong leadership qualities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A valid and current CPR card (American Heart Association)
Must have the required licenses, permits, and/or certifications in the state of CA
Responsibilities
Must be able to periodically serve as clinician-of-the-day by being available for on-call during scheduled work days for patient emergencies
Expected to work effectively and cooperatively with staff from all classifications in order to enhance the quality of professional working relationships
Conduct initial mental health evaluations including criminal, psychological, and substance abuse case history to assess inmate's current needs and make treatment recommendations in the initial evaluation
Conduct clinically sound suicide risk evaluations including clinical review, applying suicide risk assessment protocols, pertinent data/chart reviews, proper documentation and consultations as needed
Meet with mentally ill inmates/wards for crisis intervention, group psychotherapy, face-to-face interviews, etc. May be required to provide clinical, face-to-face interviews at cell fronts in inmate housing units
Identify the relevant signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders in order to comprehensively assess, diagnose, and manage the presenting symptomatology
Effectively applies psychological assessments in the selection, administration, scoring and interpretation of the continuum of psychological tests
Writes clinical reports regarding diagnoses, prognoses and develops treatment plans that reflect the standard of practice
Consults on complex cases with supervisor, treatment team members, and with CDCR institutional healthcare personnel, and other divisions within the department
Documents all care provided to the inmate, including face-to-face contacts and Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IOTTs) meetings
Monitors inmate progress using Subjective Assessment Plan Evaluation (SOAPE) FORMATTED PROGRESS NOTES
Effectively applies community standard of practice for the selection and effective implementation of psychological treatment modalities and maintains ethical standards
Performs mental status exam (MSE) in face-to-face interviews
Examines prior mental health records, institutional chromos, probation reports, court records and other available documents to assist in the formulation of patient's diagnosis and aid in the development of the inmate's treatment plans
Establishes collaborative ties with community programs, groups, agencies, board and care homes, etc. to develop supportive community relationships as assigned and approved by the supervisor
Conducts mental health education and develops additional resources for mentally ill and sex offender inmates/wards
Assist patient-inmates/youths in applying for entitlement benefits (SSI), community programs, and services
Participates in IDTT meetings
Compiles and analyzes data from audits pertaining to the mental health program requirements
Provide information (i.e., appointment documentation, no-shows, etc.) to support staff for data entry
Provides written reports and consults with the Board of Prison Hearing and other CDCR staff
Provide relatives/caregivers with information concerning patients in person, by phone, or by correspondence only after receiving the inmate's signed release of information for that specific individual
Develop a therapeutic relationship with the patient-inmates/youths, families and caretakers, as assigned and approved by the supervisor, in order to enhance effective treatment delivery
Represents the department at formal and informal settings regarding mental health matters
Maintains order and supervises the conduct of persons committed to the correctional facility in order to prevent escapes or injury by these persons to themselves or others
Gives input and helps to implement new programs for the treatment, training or rehabilitation of patientinmates/youths
Contact If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (phone number removed) and ask to speak with Queyara Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM PST). Refer friends, Earn rewards! (url removed)
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