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Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services · 2 days ago

Psychologist

Glendale, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$96K/yr - $111K/yr

2+ years exp

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services, including crisis care and substance use support. They are seeking a Psychologist to conduct psychological assessments, provide therapy, and consult with staff on complex cases, focusing on clients with a history of mental illness.

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Hiring Manager

Kat Jellicorse

Responsibilities

May supervise psychology interns, practicum students, and possible staff on psychological testing as well as therapy

May assist in APA internship program though prospective intern interviews and application reviews

Provides professional consultation to multidisciplinary staff regarding complex differential diagnostic conditions, psychological and/or neuropsychological test results, cognitive and learning delays, and outcome measures

Provides training to clinical staff (as needed) on the administration and interpretation of clinical symptom assessment instruments such as depression and anxiety inventories, and mental status examinations

Achieves proficiency in two or more evidenced-based practices, and applies these in therapy with seriously mentally ill clients

Interfaces and collaborates with referring clinicians regarding the referral process and rationale for psychological assessment

Consults with staff regarding psychological assessments completed by outside institutions or individuals

Administers psychological tests including structured clinical interviews; tests of intelligence, cognitive screens, and specific tests of cognitive and neuropsychological function including memory and executive functions

Focuses assessments explicitly on referral questions, utilizing instruments appropriate for the client

Administers, scores, and interprets tests and interviews that are current and whose validity and reliability have been established for use with members of the population to which the client belongs (including language competence)

Identifies interpretive strengths and limitations, considering various test factors, test-taking abilities and characteristics of client such as situational, personal, linguistic, and cultural differences that could affect the assessment’s accuracy

Prepares written assessment reports at the level of the report consumer, individualized to the unique attributes of the client including his/her strengths; makes concrete, pragmatic recommendations that address treatment planning and the referral question

Provides feedback on referral questions to the referring clinician and client and/or family, tailored to their level of understanding

Makes recommendations for the purchase of assessment instruments, keeping up to date on instrument revisions

Maintains the security of assessment manuals, instruments, protocols and test questions

Documents client services, ensuring compliance with Agency policies and procedures, Department of Mental Health contract and other related agencies’ standards and guidelines

Participates in on duty therapist coverage and twenty-four hour on call coverage

Develops and maintains professional assessment skills through seminars, workshops, or other forms of training/education related to working with adults with a history of mental illness

Attends and participates in program, Agency staff meetings; and related community agency meetings as required/requested

Qualification

CA licensed psychologistPsychological assessmentReport writingClinical supervisionResearch knowledgeStatistical knowledgeVerbal communicationWritten communicationComputer skillsTeam collaborationAdaptabilityDecision making

Required

Must be a CA licensed psychologist; 2+ years post licensure preferred

Must have a strong working knowledge/experience in psychological assessment, including test selection, administration, interpretation and report-writing

A working knowledge of psychological assessment in mental health including understanding of diagnostic concepts and assessment correlates of particular psychopathologies including psychiatric syndromes, personality disorders, and cognitive dysfunctions as well as those of malingering

Minimum of 2+ years of experience working with adults with a history of mental illness in a social service/mental health environment

Willing to travel between agency sites to provide services, and work in a variety of settings, including outpatient, home-based and field-based

Must possess knowledge of research and statistics

Working knowledge of Agency policies and procedures, HIPAA, DMH, Department of Social Services, and other state/federal regulations relating to mental health services

Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills

Personal computer skills including word processing, electronic health record, spreadsheets, and other related software

Ability to use analysis, experience, and judgment to make effective decisions

Commitment to team objectives and Didi Hirsch philosophies

Ability to adapt to changing needs by acquiring new skills and knowledge

Current California driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the Agency's insurance carrier

Some evening work may be required

Know and comply with Agency policies and procedures, HIPAA, Department of Mental Health, policies and documentation guidelines, and other state/federal regulations relating to service programs for children with a history of mental illness