Clinical Psychologist

Locations: Porterville, CA

Type:Tribal

Salary Range:$160,000 to $160,000 / Per Year

Open Period:5/1/2024 until filled

Summary:The Clinical Psychologist is responsible for providing psychological assessment, diagnosis and individual, group, and family therapy, case management services, referral, and follow-up to acute, chronic, or moderately disturbed severely mentally ill clients and/or patients, and consultation/collaboration with outside facilities and/or agencies. The Psychologist functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team collaborating with probation, law enforcement, and cou11 officials, as well as professionals from the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Programs, in all cases with the proper patient release of information authorization.

The Psychologist is responsible for preparing psychological reports to clinicians within Tule River Indian Behavioral Health treatment team to assist in providing diagnostic clarity and treatment recommendations. The ideal candidate will utilize a wide range of psychological tests in evaluations and will develop and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, physicians, and other agencies. He or she will have a proven understanding of the principles of psychology and sociology applicable to the care, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals with behavioral and developmental or psychological disturbances.

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Duties:1. Diagnoses or evaluates mental and emotional disorders of individuals and administers programs of treatment; interviews patients in clinic and other settings and studies medical and social case histories. 2.

Observes patients in various situations; selects, administers, and interprets intelligence, personality, or other psychological tests to diagnose disorders and formulate plans of treatment, and provides consultation to other mental health professionals with regard to test result. 3. Treats psychological disorders to effect improved adjustments utilizing various psychological techniques; selects appropriate treatment approach and plans frequency, intensity, and duration of individual, group, and family therapies. 4. Perform professional-level psychological work involving evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mentally and emotionally disturbed individuals. 5.

Assesses patient progress and modifies treatment programs accordingly; communicates with and counsels family members as appropriate. 6. Documents therapy in accordance with policies and procedures regarding medical records; implements and adheres to policies which ensure patient confidentiality. 7. Participate in treatment teams and meetings; discuss cases with psychiatric and other professional staff 8.

Prepare psychological repo1ts that include clinical impressions and treatment recommend 9. Provides crisis intervention in situations requiring immediate psychological treatment. 10. Participates in educational programs, in-service meetings, clinician meetings, and workshops to enhance professional development and maintain currency of methodology and techniques. 11.

Provides psychological consultations to other mental health professionals within clinic and other community-based agencies with regard to clients and/or patient care. 12. Work closely with TRIHCI Medical Providers 13. May develop and implement clinical research programs.

All published and/or non-published research to remain in the name of TRIHCI. 14. Visit local schools and provide appropriate counseling to TRIHCI clients. 15. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. 2. Must successfully complete an extensive background check in accordance with PL 101-630, section 408 (a), prior to employment. 3. Must complete and maintain a current (annual) negative/inactive TB test. 4. Strong writing and communication skills are required. 5.

Ability to relate well with people and to use good judgment. 6. Experience engaging community members, especially working with diverse Native American Cultures. 7. Knowledge of Tribal and surrounding County Behavioral Health Systems. 8. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and privacy policies. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant current special education methodologies and techniques. 2. Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards. 3. Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques. 4. Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. 5.

Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the client. 6. Interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation skills. 7. Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and to make individual modifications. 8. Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information. 9. Ability to assess mental status in clients and to develop individual treatment goals and plans. 10. Knowledge of psychological test administration, scoring, and interpretation. 11. Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses. 12. Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records. (See Position Description for more qualifications)

Work Type:Permanent, Full