Description

Psychologist

Hours between 7am-7pm

Flexible Schedule – 20-30 hours per week Monday-Friday - Occasional Weekend Hours

Porterville/Springville, CA

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of those in need? Look no further than The Columbus Organization, where we are dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services to individuals with mental illness and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities. Join us today and discover the fulfilling career you've been searching for!

Interviews are now being scheduled for a(20-30 hours per week) Psychologist in Porterville/Springville, CA. The position will serve a residential care facility focused on stabilization training, assessment and re-integration of both adolescent and adult patients with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, as well as other behavioral disorders. Core hours are 7am-7pm with morning and afternoon being most critical.  This is a 20-30-hour-a-week role so some flexibility with hours and schedule will be needed.  Enjoy competitive salary complimented by a full, comprehensive benefits plan. 

Facility Physical Environment: Residential & Crisis Stabilization treatment facility – 10 beds total at two different homes

Benefits:  Medical insurance, vision plan, prescription card, dental insurance, life insurance, short/long term disability, 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, liability insurance, and reimbursement for licensure/certification.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Provides psychological services to consumers following established standards and procedures of the STAR residential and Crisis Assessment Stabilization Team (CAST) mobile crisis services. The psychologist will perform assessments; develop behavioral strategies in collaboration with providers and behavior specialists for prevention and intervention plans; on-site direct care, modeling, coaching, instruction and training with consumers and their caretakers/direct care staff in in community settings, such as consumer’s homes, hospital or psychiatric settings. The psychologist must be competent in the areas of cultural sensitivity for the population being served, positive behavioral supports, trauma informed care, coaching skills training, person centered practices, and utilize less restrictive techniques to behavioral issues. The psychologist will provide psychological services to STAR residents as needed. The psychologist actively participates as part of the Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT) at weekly STAR meetings, monthly IPPs, Psychotropic Drug Reviews, and CAST meetings. The psychologist is a mandated reporter of observed or suspected abuse or neglect.

Essential Duties:

• Performs as CAST member to meet needs of crisis referrals, including:
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  • Collaboration and coordination of STAR CAST with consumers, community providers/caretakers, and Regional Center representatives 
  • Reviewing STAR CAST referral information in collaboration with CAST and completing assessments
  • On-site (e.g. community homes, hospitals, psychiatric settings), video-conference, or telephone support assessment and support 
• Provides services to STAR residents, as assigned. 
  • Attends Planning Conferences
  • Assist in monitoring and certifying STAR staff for Registered Behavior Technician certificates, per Behavior Analyst Certification Board requirements 
  • Assists with the development of long-range goals, skill task, behavioral objectives and plans to enhance the individual’s intellectual, emotional, and psycho/social needs. 
  • Completing 30-day admission comprehensive assessment, functional behavioral assessments, and positive behavioral support plans.
  • Assist the team in determining the appropriate data to collect and monitor and maintain these data collection systems for decision-making purposes. 
  • Maintain long-term graphs for those receiving restrictive interventions.
• Attends/participates in training. Responds to emergencies that involve the use of behavioral medical intervention.

Qualifications: 

• Possession of a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology and possession of an earned Doctorate Degree in Psychology from an educational institution
• Qualified behavior modification professional

About the Company: The Columbus Organization is a team committed to your professional success. As a leading national provider of health care professionals focused on serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental, and behavioral health challenges, we invite you to take your career to a whole new level with The Columbus Organization. Whether your interest is in community, facility, or school-based settings, The Columbus Organization offers job opportunities that are right for you.

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Because Everyone Deserves A Meaningful Life
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