Psychological Assistant

Psychological Assistant Child Team

Under the supervision of a licensed psychologist or board certified psychiatrist, provides mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment and crisis intervention services for adult and/or child members who present themselves for psychiatric evaluation with a broad range of mental health needs. Under supervision, may collaborate with treating primary care providers and with psychiatric and allied health professional team members to plan and direct each individual patients treatment program.

Essential responsibilities include:

• Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates clinical treatment programs for the diagnosis, treatment, and/or referral of Health Plan members with acute or chronic mental illness.
• Conducts psychological assessments, including test administration, interpretation, and recommendations.
• Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating patients for psychotropic medications.
• Confers and consults with supervisor regarding patients progress and treatment.
• Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the patients treatment.

Basic qualifications include:

• Completion of a psychology doctoral internship - minimum of 1 year (1500 hours).
• PhD/PsyD/EdD in Clinical, Counseling, Health or School Psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Psychologist License (California) within 24 months of hire.
• Psychological Assistant Registration (California) required at hire.

Additional requirements include:

• Once hired as an Assistant, an employee will be offered and must work a schedule that would accumulate at least half the required supervisory hours annually.
• Must be familiar with DSM-V as a means of diagnosis.
• Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
• Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practice and psychotherapy research methods.
• Knowledge of the bio-psycho-social functions that contribute to mental health.
• Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans.
• Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy.
• Professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities.
• Commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations and APA standards as it related to client treatment, patient rights and client/patient confidentiality.
• Previous clinical responsibilities to include psychological testing, diagnosis, crisis intervention, brief individual and group psychotherapy.
• Knowledge of psychological testing techniques, administration and interpretation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership.
• Upon completion of supervised hours, the employee must obtain state licensure within two (2) years.