Psychologist

Responsibilities

This position provides a variety of individual and group clinical services that include but are not limited to assessment, treatment and care planning; brief therapy; referrals to appropriate services; crisis evaluation and phone triage with clients. Treats and manages complex patients with chronic mental and physical health conditions and performs associated work to ensure authorization and reimbursement from insurance companies. Performs testing, evaluation and report services appropriate to the patient care needs, including pre-surgical and disability evaluations.

• Successful candidate will perform comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluations using gold standard instruments such as ADOS-2. Will need to be able to assess developmental and / or cognitive levels and to assess overall adaptive functioning.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Minimum of three years post-licensure clinical experience. Experience in providing a variety of individual and group clinical modalities and services to clients of all ages; knowledge of testing, pre-surgical evaluations and report writing.

Experience in appropriate triage, evaluation and intervention with suicidal, homicidal and other high risk situations (. psychotic process; drug / alcohol use /

Experience and skill in developing and facilitating behavioral health groups, including co-facilitation with physicians from other specialties.

Experience in adhering to and meeting productivity requirements.

Preferred Qualifications :

Overview

Dignity Health Medical Foundation established in 1993 is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health – one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California Arizona and Nevada. Today Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.