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California Department of Health Care Services · 21 hours ago

CONSULTING PSYCHOLOGIST

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$7,496/mo - $14,290/mo

2+ years exp

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. They are seeking a Consulting Psychologist to oversee client assessments for placement in Nursing Facilities and provide clinical consultation to various stakeholders regarding medical necessity criteria and documentation standards.

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Responsibilities

Providing oversight in the assessment of clients for placement in Nursing Facilities (NFs) on a statewide basis

Providing clinical consultation to contractors, providers and departmental staff in the area of medical necessity criteria and documentation standards

Qualification

California Psychologist LicenseDoctorate in PsychologyClinical Psychology ExperienceMental Health ServicesConsultation SkillsProgram PlanningResearch SkillsTraining Skills

Required

Possession of a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology

Possession of an earned Doctorate Degree in Psychology from an educational institution meeting the criteria of Section 2914 of the Medical Board of California's Business and Professions Code

Two years of experience in the California state service performing clinical psychology duties equivalent to those of a Psychologist (Various Specialties), Psychologist (Health Facility) (Various Specialties), or Psychologist Clinical, Correctional Facility

Three years of full-time postdoctoral, postinternship experience in the practice of psychology involving either training, research, consultation, or program planning in mental health services

Benefits

Continuous and ongoing training

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

Paid Holidays and vacation/leave

Defined retirement program

Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)

Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Company

California Department of Health Care Services

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net, helping millions of low-income and disabled Californians every day.

Founded in 1994

Sacramento, California, USA

1001-5000 employees