Clinical Psychologist

Company: Attentive Cognitive Mental Health
Location: Orange
Posted on: September 10, 2023

Job Description:

About Attentive Cognitive Mental Health: We are a psychology and neuropsychology practice focused on partnerships with skilled nursing and acute care facilities. We provide adult and aging adults with inpatient mental health treatment in a collaborative effort to increase quality of life, recovery and health. We are a growing team of hard-working, passionate, professionals with extensive experience providing mental health services in long-term care and healthcare environments. We are driven to deliver the benefits of mental health as part of a larger continuum of care in the communities we serve. We strive for a balance of independent contributions and teamwork to deliver excellence and quality in everything we do. Position Summary: We are seeking a California licensed Psychologist in the Orange County area to provide inpatient psychological services, including assessment, ongoing therapy and recommendations for treatment. Our clinicians consult with the interdisciplinary staff of multiple skilled nursing facilities. In this role, you will act as a key representative in ensuring the benefits of our services extend beyond direct patient care to support the efforts of facilities, and their staff, in caring for residents. This is a salaried employee position offering a blend of independence with the benefits of being part of a team for support, collaboration and professional growth. We handle the administrative work (generating caseload, verifying insurance, credentialing, billing, support, EHR, audits, and compliance), so you can focus on providing care to a diverse and clinically complex population otherwise underserved in mental health. Bilingual skills to support our patient population is a plus! Duties & Responsibilities: Clinical Provide mental health assessments, diagnosis and treatment for patients with adjustment issues, disorders of aging, chronic mental health disorders and debilitating medical conditions. Collaborate with physicians, nursing, social services and other multidisciplinary team members to develop and implement treatment plans. Provide individual therapy and behavioral and cognitive interventions in treating psychological disorders. Provide crisis intervention services. Provide education, training and consultation to facility staff. As needed, provide appropriate support to patient's family, including psychoeducation and feedback to increase acceptance and adherence to treatment. Facility / Customer Establish and nurture professional relationships with facility staff. Adhere to the policies and protocols of each assigned facility. Collaborate with staff to identify and prioritize patients. Obtain approvals and required documentation. Coordinate schedule with each facility weekly. Share mental health information with staff to assist in their daily care of residents. Ensure seamless communication and updates on patient encounters, issues and next steps. Participate in behavioral management and other interdisciplinary meetings. General Meet established service levels for response, treatment and reporting. Maintain scheduling and caseload to meet established goals. Accurately and completely maintain patient's electronic chart with all required notes, testing and documentation. Participate in company peer consultations regarding cases, situations and challenges. Respond to internal and external calls, emails, texts and other communication in a timely manner. Work Environment: Psychologists can expect to perform certain duties, such as administrative tasks and occasional telehealth sessions from their home. Additionally, employees will be assigned various designated facilities where they will be expected to regularly report and conduct in-patient activities and services. Employees are expected to travel between work locations regularly. To ensure employees are able to meet the demands and requirements of the position, employees who perform duties "on-site" are subject to periodic and regular health screenings (COVID testing, etc.). COVID-19 vaccination and booster required. Employees must be able to regularly wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves, face masks, medical gowns and similar. Minimum Qualifications: PhD / PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an accredited college or university. Valid and current license to practice psychology in the state of California, free of any restrictions or limitations. A National Provider Identifier. Knowledge of evidence-based practices and psychotherapy research modalities Familiarity and experience with DSM-V as a means of diagnosis. 2+ years of experience assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions. 2+ years creating and implementing functional treatment plans with multidisciplinary teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely and efficient manner. Able to adapt to different and changing work environments. You'll Thrive In This Position If: You enjoy working autonomously with the support of experienced management, administrative support and infrastructure (EHR software, insurance eligibility and billing department, etc.) You're self-motivated, work independently, organized and detail-oriented. You're a great communicator and effective working with internal and customer teams. You enjoy a growing and dynamic environment where you can make a difference. You share our values of quality, service, compassion and ethical excellence. Attentive Cognitive Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, workplace and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. We offer competitive health, dental vision & life insurance benefits as well as phone and vehicle allowances; paid malpractice insurance and license renewal; and CE reimbursement. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Salary: $108,000 - $120,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: No

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