County of Riverside · 3 months ago
Sr. Clinical Psychologist - Children's Programs
Riverside County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe County of Riverside is actively seeking a qualified and experienced Senior Clinical Psychologist to join the Children’s Mental Health Clinic. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting psychological testing and evaluations, providing crisis intervention, and overseeing other mental health treatment staff.
GovernmentHealth CarePublic RelationsPublic SafetySocial
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides crisis intervention for emergency situations; conducts the more difficult client assessment, treatment, placement, and/or referral actions
Conducts diagnostic interviews and psychological testing batteries; provides direct individual, family and group psychotherapy treatment
Evaluates and recommends action on petitions for confinement; provides clinical supervision of postdoctoral psychologists
Coordinates and schedules services to clients with other divisions; provides professional consultation to other mental health, public social service, and legal agencies regarding mental health problems, disposition, and treatment
Under medical direction, develops and implements new treatment plans; prepares reports and correspondence; prepares reports and correspondence
Qualification
Required
Possession of a license to practice as a Clinical Psychologist issued by the Psychological Examining Committee of the Medical Board of California
Possession of an out-of-state license to practice as a clinical psychologist. Individuals who are hired in this option shall obtain their licensure to practice as a Clinical Psychologist issued by the Psychological Examining Committee of the Medical Board of California within three years from the date of hire
Possession of a valid California Driver's License
Knowledge of: Principles, techniques, devices, and methodology in applied clinical psychology; Sources, uses, and application of psychological tests; Characteristics of emotional and mental disorders and their treatment
Ability to: Consult with and assist in the professional development of other Clinical Psychologists; administer and apply psychological tests; identify and react to normal and abnormal behavior; make diagnoses, treatment plans, and prognoses; prepare psychological case reports; establish and maintain rapport with clients, fellow workers, their professional staff, and the public; work within the policies and procedures of mental health programs
Benefits
Veteran's Preference
Reasonable Accommodations
Company
County of Riverside
County of Riverside is a government entity that provides regional administration, public services, and community support programs.
Founded in 1893
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Nestande
Deputy CEO
Charissa Leach, P.E.
Riverside Co. Asst. Chief Executive Officer/TLMA Director
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