Reproductive Health Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medical Director, the Reproductive Mental Health therapist is responsible for performing psychological assessments and providing evidenced-based treatment to pregnant and postpartum patients in an integrated healthcare setting. This licensed clinician works closely with a multi-disciplinary treatment team including addiction medicine and primary care providers to develop and implement sound treatment plans. Responds to and provides crisis intervention services when needed. Ensures behavioral health services are delivered in a culturally appropriate fashion and consistent with State of California laws and regulations, professional standards of care, as well as agency, professional, and ethical guidelines.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Evaluates, triages and provides evidenced-based, brief psychological/behavioral health interventions to patients with physical health, mental health, and/or substance use diagnoses.

• Provides consultation to clinical staff and primary care providers (PCPs) as needed regarding the patient's care, treatment recommendations and progress via documentation in the client's record, face to face or telephonic consultation.

• Performs brief assessments of patient needs and, with patient and PCP, develops a negotiated care plan. Evaluates and/or revises care plan as indicated with appropriate documentation in progress notes and communicates this to relevant multi-disciplinary team members.

• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record of all patients seen, completes forms and documents as required by the department, company, state, and federal agencies, and produces reports of evaluation and/or treatment, as required.

• Performs crisis interventions as needed including but not limited to conducting suicide assessments and makes recommendations to medical providers and patients; determines if crisis response services are appropriate for patient safety.

• Works in coordination with CCBHC Medical Director, Program Manager, and staff to provide interdisciplinary care to pregnant and postpartum patients, including cases of pregnancy loss. Maintains communication with OB and primary care team, including pediatricians and infant care team as appropriate.

• Participates in meetings and committees, including but not limited to case conferences, treatment team meetings, peer review, multidisciplinary team meetings, etc. Participates in committees and work groups as directed.

• Actively participates in quality assurance activities of the department, including regular peer review and development and revision of policies and procedures.

• Maintains productivity expectations in accordance with clinic and program guidelines.

• Works closely with all providers to establish full integration of services and a team-based approach to care.

• Establishes and maintains contact with community resources to ensure continuity of care (e.g., case managers, rehabilitation and detoxification centers, psychiatric units).

• Performs any other job-related duties as needed, assigned, or requested.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complies with established departmental and health center wide policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills in collaboration with teams to achieve quality, excellence, harmony and problem-solving to obtain stated goals and objectives.

• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.

• Assists in providing supervision of interns and/or unlicensed staff under specification of license held as requested.

• Coordinates with other behavioral health providers for vacation coverage as needed to ensure continuity of patient care.

• Willingness to work some early evening and Saturday hours as requested.

• Promotes and fosters respect for patient privacy by maintaining confidentiality on all patient EHR data and abides by both the HIPAA Privacy and Security rules.

Job Requirements:

Experience Required:

• Combination of education and years of experience as specified below.

• Sensitivity to multi-cultural concerns and the psychotherapeutic process.

• Experience with community mental health preferred.

Education Required:

• Successful completion of terminal graduate training program in a psychotherapy-related field: Ph.D./Psy.D.in Psychology or its equivalent from an accredited school.

Certifications Required:

• Ph.D./Psy.D. issued by the state of California
• A valid driver's license and access to insured vehicle.

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job:

• Knowledge of integrated treatment and care for individuals with co-occurring disorders.

• Demonstrate ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate in working with minority and underserved communities.

• Demonstrate respect for diversity.

• Knowledge of behavioral medicine, health psychology, substance use interventions including IMPACT and/or SBIRT model strongly recommended.

• Exercise tact, objectivity, sensitivity, strategy and judgment in dealing with a variety of people with mental illness. Organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, family members, other professional staff and the public.

Equipment Used:

• Computers, Software systems, Scanner, Telephones, Copy and Fax machines.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• General office environment.

• Frequent sitting, occasional standing, walking, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 10 lbs.

• May drive around San Diego County for various meetings and trainings.

Universal Requirements:

Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.

About Us San Ysidro Health is a Federally Qualified Health Care organization committed to providing high quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable healthcare services for the entire family. The organization was founded by seven women in search of medical services for their families and community. Almost 50 years later, San Ysidro Health now provides innovative care to over 108,000 patients through a vast and integrated network of 47 program sites across the county. San Ysidro Health could not serve our patients without the dedication of our passionate and hardworking employees. Apply today and become a part of our mission-driven team! San Ysidro Health has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as employee selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, employee programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical heredity cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Other details

• Pay Type Salary

• Min Hiring Rate $111,030.40

• Max Hiring Rate $155,729.60

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