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ProTouch Staffing

Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

ProTouch Staffing, Salinas

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Licensed Psychologist - Greater Salinas, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Salary Range: $135,216 - $177,288 per year
Overview:
We are seeking a licensed Clinical Psychologist to provide essential psychological services within a high-acuity psychiatric emergency department, including participation in the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP). This is a fully onsite role requiring a strong background in assessments and crisis intervention.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct psychiatric screening and psychological evaluations
  • Perform crisis intervention and provide psychoeducation to patients and families
  • Complete all required documentation accurately and promptly
  • Contribute to ongoing program evaluation and development
  • Attend unit, departmental, and program meetings
  • Supervise trainees (e.g., interns, fellows)
  • Conduct psychological testing when needed
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
  • Optional participation in teaching/didactic opportunities and case conferences
Qualifications:
  • Clinical Psychologist - Greater Salinas, CA
  • Real-world experience with psychological assessments (not just classroom training)
  • Proficiency using and interpreting tools such as:
  • WISC-V, WAIS-IV, Woodcock Johnson, C-TONI
  • ADOS, ADIR, SRS, CARS, GARS, ABAS
  • Experience assessing and interviewing both children and adults
  • Comfortable working with court-involved cases, DFCS referrals, and providing testimony
  • Ability to deliver feedback to families, including discussing ineligibility decisions
  • Willingness to work onsite full-time (this position is not remote)