Job specific duties:

-Assess and treat patient

-Facilitate group treatment

-Conduct assessment of new family and develop initial treatment plan for family

-Develop master treatment plans in a timely manner as prescribed by program policies and procedures using data from all assessments and input from treatment team reviews and updates treatment plans for assigned patients on a timely basis as prescribed in the program policies and procedures

-Effectively utilize interdisciplinary planning meetings to review proper problem problems, progress and discharge plan for all assigned patients

-Enter progress notes within the established timeframe for all assigned patients; progress notes are accurate, refers to problems identified on treatment plan, addresses progress and gains as related to treatment goals

-Document incidents or unusual occurrences at the time it happens

-Monitor medical records for all assigned patients to ensure patient safety and overall care coordination

-Complete discharge summaries for all assigned patients in a timely manner as prescribed by program policies and procedures

-Experience and confidence identifying and implementing evidence based practices through trauma informed care lens

-Develops therapeutic relationships with assigned patients and their families; schedule Weekly 1:1 and family sessions based on pt unique needs.

-Effectively develop and review weekly treatment plans, goals and progress with assigned patients

-For each assigned patient, act as liaison/advocate for information regarding medication changes, treatment, changes in treatment plan, discharge planning, etc.

-Regularly monitor patient attendance, motivationally interviewing pt and practicing coping skills with pt and their family

-Effectively gather information to the pt and family benefit

-Effectively assist patients in advocating for their needs

-Effectively coordinate with nurse, attending physician or PA-C regarding treatment plan, progress and discharge plans

-Follows mandatory reporting laws for children , disabled or older adults and other protected populations in a timely manner as indicated by California Regulations

-Regularly follows all individual and group billing procedures and accurately enters information on correct form

-Manage patient crisis situations

- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology 

- In good standing with the Board of Behavioral Services

- 7 year clinical experience with adults, adolescents, mentally ill and/or developmentally disabled

- 5 year experience with the substance use disorder population

- Effective written/verbal communication in English

- Understanding of psychiatric diagnosis, terminology, and medical record charting basics

- Experience in group facilitation and documentation

An amazing team looking for the next collaborator! Join us for an interview if you have excellent boundaries and are doing your own work to manage counter-transference and self-care.