San Ysidro Health · 4 months ago
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
2721 Washington St, Julian, CA 92036, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$117K/yr - $157K/yrSan Ysidro Health is a Federally Qualified Health Care organization committed to providing high quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable healthcare services for the entire family. The Licensed Clinical Psychologist is responsible for performing psychological assessments and providing brief evidenced-based treatment in a primary care setting, working closely with primary care providers to develop treatment plans and ensuring culturally appropriate services are delivered.
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Responsibilities
Evaluates, triages and provides evidence-based, brief psychological/behavioral health interventions to patients with physical health, mental health, and/or substance abuse diagnoses
Provides consultation to clinical staff and primary care providers (PCPs) as needed regarding the patient’s care, treatment recommendations and progress via documentation in the client’s record, face to face or telephonic consultation
Performs brief assessments of patient needs and, with patient and PCP, develops a negotiated care plan. Evaluates and/or revises care plan as indicated with appropriate documentation in progress notes and communicates this to relevant multi-disciplinary team members
Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record of all patients seen, completes forms and documents as required by the department, company, state, and federal agencies, and produces reports of evaluation and/or treatment, as required
Performs crisis interventions as needed including but not limited to conducting suicide assessments and makes recommendations to medical providers and patients determines if crisis response services are appropriate for patient safety
Works in coordination with the Chief Behavioral Health Officer and Director of Behavioral Health Operations to provide information to healthcare providers about mental illness, behavioral health services, and other topics as requested
Participates in meetings and committees, including but not limited to case conferences, treatment team meetings, peer review, multidisciplinary team meetings, etc. Participates in committees and work groups as directed
Actively participates in quality assurance activities of the department, including regular peer review and development and revision of policies and procedures
Maintains productivity expectations in accordance with clinic and program guidelines
Works closely with all providers to establish full integration of services and team-based approach to care
Establishes and maintains contact with community resources to ensure continuity of care (e.g. case managers, rehabilitation and detoxification centers, psychiatric units.)
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients, family members, other professional staff and the public
Performs any other job-related duties as needed, assigned, or requested
Complies with established departmental and health center wide policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills in collaboration with teams to achieve quality, excellence, harmony, and problem-solving to obtain stated goals and objectives
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational program, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops
Assists in providing supervision of interns and/or unlicensed staff under specification of license as requested
Coordinates with other behavioral health providers for on-site planned and unplanned time off coverage as needed to ensure continuity of patient care
Promotes and fosters respect for patient privacy by maintaining confidentiality on all patient EHR data and abides by both the HIPAA Privacy and Security rules
Qualification
Required
Successful completion of terminal graduate training program in a psychotherapy-related field: Ph.D/Psy.D in Psychology or an equivalent program at an accredited University or College
Combination of education and years of experience as specified above. Sensitivity to multi-cultural concerns and the psychotherapeutic process required. Experience with community mental health preferred
PhD/PsyD issued by the state of California and a valid California driver's license
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Knowledge of integrated treatment and care for individuals with co-occurring disorders
Demonstrate ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate in working with minority and underserved communities
Demonstrate respect for diversity
Knowledge of behavioral medicine, health psychology, substance use interventions including IMPACT and/or SBIRT model strongly recommended
Exercise tact, objectivity, sensitivity, strategy and judgement in dealing with a variety of people with mental illness
Organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgement within areas of responsibility
Preferred
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
Experience with community mental health preferred
Company
San Ysidro Health
San Ysidro Health is a non-profit organization fully committed to providing the highest quality, most compassionate, easily accessible and affordable health care services for the entire family across San Diego County.
Founded in 1969
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
The Conrad Prebys FoundationU.S. Department of Health & Human Services
2023-06-26Grant· $0.5M
2021-11-11Grant
Leadership Team
Edward T.
Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
Vernita Todd, FACHE
Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer
Recent News
2025-06-27
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