National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives
Psychological Assistant – IOP
National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives, Vallejo, California, United States, 94592
Job Summary
Under the supervision of a licensed Psychologist or board certified Psychiatrist, provides mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment and crisis intervention services for adult and/or child members who present themselves for psychiatric evaluation with a broad range of mental health needs. Collaborates with treating primary care providers and with psychiatric and allied health professional team members to plan and direct each individual's treatment program.
Responsibilities
Under supervision, 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.
Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups; instructs and counsels patients and their families regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and adherence to prescribed medication regimens.
Possibly administers specialized therapeutic procedures and conducts psychoeducational classes and groups.
Conducts psychological assessments, including test administration, interpretation and recommendations; prepares intake summaries, treatment plans and case summaries and maintains ongoing confidential records.
Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating patients for psychotropic medications, utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet members' needs.
Develops and evaluates behavioral medicine and health psychology programs in primary care and other settings; provides consultation to other providers and health educators.
Provides clinical supervision to psychology doctoral interns, postdoctoral residents and other mental health trainees/fellows as necessary.
Confers and consults with supervisor regarding members' progress and treatment; consults with psychiatrist if involved in members' care.
Supports members' families in treatment explanations and adherence interventions.
Uses community resources to refer members and families to external services as appropriate; participates in departmental program development, implementation and evaluation.
Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Location: Napa, CA
Salary: $96,360.00 – $133,788.00
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Responsibilities
Under supervision, 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.
Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups; instructs and counsels patients and their families regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and adherence to prescribed medication regimens.
Possibly administers specialized therapeutic procedures and conducts psychoeducational classes and groups.
Conducts psychological assessments, including test administration, interpretation and recommendations; prepares intake summaries, treatment plans and case summaries and maintains ongoing confidential records.
Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating patients for psychotropic medications, utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet members' needs.
Develops and evaluates behavioral medicine and health psychology programs in primary care and other settings; provides consultation to other providers and health educators.
Provides clinical supervision to psychology doctoral interns, postdoctoral residents and other mental health trainees/fellows as necessary.
Confers and consults with supervisor regarding members' progress and treatment; consults with psychiatrist if involved in members' care.
Supports members' families in treatment explanations and adherence interventions.
Uses community resources to refer members and families to external services as appropriate; participates in departmental program development, implementation and evaluation.
Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Location: Napa, CA
Salary: $96,360.00 – $133,788.00
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