County of Ventura · 4 months ago
Staff/Senior/Lead Neuropsychologist
Ventura County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
2+ years expThe County of Ventura is seeking a Staff/Senior/Lead Neuropsychologist to provide psychological services to individuals and groups within their Behavioral Health Department. The role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and supervising other psychologists while ensuring adherence to best practices in mental health services.
Association
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides those psychological services privileged by Ventura County Medical Center Psychology Department to individuals and groups as a member of an outpatient, day treatment or inpatient team. Psychological privileges may include, but are not limited to, clinical assessment, consultation, forensic evaluation, psychotherapy, psychological testing, research, and neuro-psychology services
Evaluates patient needs; plan and develop treatment programs
Serves as consultant to other team members
Trains and advises social workers, nurses, probation officers and teachers on psychological problems and behavior therapy
Select and administers psychological tests, interprets the results, and provides written assessments based on findings
Provides consultation and guidance on treatment based on psychological testing
Participates in team meetings
Documents work effort, both assessments/reports and progress notes/case records
Provides advice and consultation for community groups and other agencies; and
Performs other related duties as assigned
Reviews referrals, assigns testing assignments and monitor workflow of Testing Psychologists
Consults with Clinic Administrators and Behavioral Health Managers regarding needs for psychological services within the region(s) and programs assigned; and coordinates resources to meet needs
Conducts audits of written reports of Staff/Senior Psychologist(s) as needed
Approves selection and orders of County wide testing assessments, protocols and materials
Attends current trainings to stay informed of current best practices, updated assessments and protocols in order to provide supervision and guidance to Staff/Senior Psychologist(s)
Provides back-up support to Staff Psychologists with caseload management
Provides input for performance appraisals annually and as needed
Assists with interviewing, hiring and training of psychologist(s)
Ensures adherence to Board of Psychology supervision requirements for all unlicensed staff; and
Performs other related duties as required
Conducts diagnostic clinical interviews with clients to assess their strengths and challenges; and interviews relatives and other collateral contacts to obtain psychologically relevant history and background data
Provides psychological services including clinical assessment, consultation, forensic evaluation, psychotherapy, psychological testing, research, and neuro-psychology, privileged by Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) Psychology Department, to individuals and groups as a member of an outpatient, day treatment, or inpatient team
Selects, administers, scores, and interprets a wide variety of objective and projective test instruments including intelligence, personality, aptitude, and achievement tests for the purpose of diagnosis and informing treatment options for clients
Prepares comprehensive psychological reports and other documentation which present interview findings, testing results, diagnostic impressions, and recommendations for treatment; and communicates findings as appropriate
Trains and advises social workers, nurses, probation officers, teachers, and other professionals on psychological problems and behavior therapy; and provides advice and consultation for community groups and other agencies
Participates in the County Mental Health Program system needs assessment and program development; and assists with long-range program planning to integrate design and function of the unit with other components of the Behavioral Health Department
Researches and makes recommendations regarding best practices, evidence-based practices, and outcome measures in assigned program areas; and prepares administrative reports and recommendations regarding assigned program activities and objectives
Provides clinical supervision to treatment team members, including review and approval of the assessment, diagnosis, therapeutic treatment, and rehabilitative plans; reviews clinical charts and cases to ensure effectiveness of treatment plans; and oversees case discussions and reviews
Provides clinical supervision over psychological testing programs; and approves selection and orders of testing assessments, protocols, and materials
Provides guidance to staff on department philosophy, clinical methodology and practices, program goals and objectives, and department policies and procedures through casework meetings and work review; and assists and participates in the development of department-wide policies and procedures
Ensures that clinical staff members are informed of and in compliance with the department's policies and procedures for delivering clinical services
Monitors the workflow of Psychologists; consult with Clinic Administrators and Behavioral Health Managers regarding needs for psychological services within the regions and programs assigned; coordinates resources to meet needs; and provides back-up support to Psychologists with caseload management
May assist with activities of the Quality Assurance/Quality Management Department; designs, recommends, and develops instruments and methods for monitoring quality; and selects criteria for data collection to be used to audit and evaluate contract agencies
May be required to conduct audits of written reports by Staff/Senior Psychologists as needed
May assist with interviewing, hiring, and training of psychologists; provide input for performance appraisals; and ensure adherence to Board of Psychology supervision requirements for all unlicensed staff; and
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Possession of a PhD or PsyD degree from an American Psychological Association (APA) approved program with specialization in clinical, child clinical, counseling, or education psychology
Completion of a university approved internship in clinical psychology equivalent to one full year of supervised training of at least 1800 hours
Must possess a current, valid California Class C driver license by the first day of employment and maintain it thereafter
In-state applicants must become a licensed psychologist within five (5) years from the date the PLW waiver is obtained
Applicants from outside California must possess and maintain a California license to practice as a licensed psychologist within one (1) year from the date of hire
Possession and maintenance of a current California license to practice as a psychologist as granted by the California Board of Psychology
Staff assignments in the Behavioral Health Department require eligibility for VCMC medical staff privileges through the Department of Psychology
Two (2) years of postdoctoral, post-internship experience involving assessment and treatment and either training, research, consultation or program planning in mental health services, law enforcement or corrections
Four (4) years of postdoctoral, post-internship experience involving assessment and treatment, and either training, research, consultation, or program planning in mental health services, law enforcement, or corrections
Thorough knowledge of theories and research in personality, intellectual growth and development, human motivation, and disordered behavior
Thorough ability to assess behavior; identify normal and abnormal behavior tendencies; modify problems, attitudes and behavior; conduct research; evaluate psychological data; teach and participate in professional training; serve as a consultant; establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, staff, and community groups; prepare reports; speak and write effectively
Comprehensive knowledge of principles and techniques of leadership, clinical supervision, and training
Comprehensive ability to interpret, explain, and apply applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; plan, organize, and prioritize the work of self and others; evaluate clinical performance of staff and provide constructive feedback
Preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Benefits
Bilingual Incentive - Incumbents may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational needs and certification of skill.
Educational Incentive - Incumbents may also be eligible for an educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor’s degree, or 5% for completion of a graduate degree for educational attainments not specifically required by the position.
Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan.
Health Plans - Full-time employees are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.
Flexible Spending Accounts - Choice of participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase spending power through reimbursement of pre-tax dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
Pension Plan - Both the County and employees contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If eligible, reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems, such as PERS.
Holidays - 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday
Company
County of Ventura
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