California Department of State Hospitals
PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY - CLINICAL - SAFETY)
California Department of State Hospitals, San Bernardino, California, United States, 92409
Overview
PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY - CLINICAL - SAFETY) Patton State Hospital, Department of State Hospitals, is accepting applications for at least one Permanent, Full-time Psychologist-Health Facility-Clinical-Safety position. Job Details
Work Location: San Bernardino County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Facility: Department of State Hospitals - Patton Classification: PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY - CLINICAL - SAFETY) Salary: $9,157.00 - $10,951.00 U; $10,809.00 - $13,272.00 V Number of Positions: 1 Responsibilities
Apply psychological knowledge and techniques to the problems of mental and developmental disabilities in children, adolescents, and adults; conduct various forms of group and individual therapy; evaluate programs; provide training; serve as consultants. Conduct treatment interventions including individual and group psychotherapy, specialized treatment interventions, and crisis intervention. Write and implement behavior plans. Develop and implement behavioral interventions for high-risk medical refusers. Complete initial psychological assessments (APAs), and psychological evaluations and assessments as required, including selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of psychological tests within an examination context. Complete forensic evaluations (risk assessments, competency assessments, malingering assessments, and court reports) as indicated. Assist with suicide and homicide risk assessment. Document psychological services. Assist in preparation of treatment plans and write progress notes for patients on caseload as required. Monthly notes for patients who are receiving psychotherapy services and quarterly notes as clinically indicated. Complete Psychology section of the Special Incident Report (SIR) for behavioral SIRs. Participate with the interdisciplinary team in scheduled treatment team meetings, progress reviews, and dispositional staffing’s. Attend morning meetings. Consult with the team psychiatrist and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient care. Interact with outside agencies as needed. Serve as qualified expert witness when required by the courts. The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. Qualifications
Current license/registration to practice psychology as required by California (as applicable). Experience with assessments, psychotherapy, risk assessments, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Ability to document and communicate effectively; capacity to work with diverse patient populations. Application Instructions
A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW. Department Information
DSH - Patton 3102 E. Highland Avenue Patton, CA 92369 http://www.dsh.ca.gov
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PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY - CLINICAL - SAFETY) Patton State Hospital, Department of State Hospitals, is accepting applications for at least one Permanent, Full-time Psychologist-Health Facility-Clinical-Safety position. Job Details
Work Location: San Bernardino County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Facility: Department of State Hospitals - Patton Classification: PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY - CLINICAL - SAFETY) Salary: $9,157.00 - $10,951.00 U; $10,809.00 - $13,272.00 V Number of Positions: 1 Responsibilities
Apply psychological knowledge and techniques to the problems of mental and developmental disabilities in children, adolescents, and adults; conduct various forms of group and individual therapy; evaluate programs; provide training; serve as consultants. Conduct treatment interventions including individual and group psychotherapy, specialized treatment interventions, and crisis intervention. Write and implement behavior plans. Develop and implement behavioral interventions for high-risk medical refusers. Complete initial psychological assessments (APAs), and psychological evaluations and assessments as required, including selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of psychological tests within an examination context. Complete forensic evaluations (risk assessments, competency assessments, malingering assessments, and court reports) as indicated. Assist with suicide and homicide risk assessment. Document psychological services. Assist in preparation of treatment plans and write progress notes for patients on caseload as required. Monthly notes for patients who are receiving psychotherapy services and quarterly notes as clinically indicated. Complete Psychology section of the Special Incident Report (SIR) for behavioral SIRs. Participate with the interdisciplinary team in scheduled treatment team meetings, progress reviews, and dispositional staffing’s. Attend morning meetings. Consult with the team psychiatrist and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient care. Interact with outside agencies as needed. Serve as qualified expert witness when required by the courts. The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. Qualifications
Current license/registration to practice psychology as required by California (as applicable). Experience with assessments, psychotherapy, risk assessments, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Ability to document and communicate effectively; capacity to work with diverse patient populations. Application Instructions
A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW. Department Information
DSH - Patton 3102 E. Highland Avenue Patton, CA 92369 http://www.dsh.ca.gov
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