Job description

Central Valley Indian Health is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Clinical Psychologist. This is a full-time psychotherapy position, working with Native American individuals, couples and families with good administrative support and minimal additional tasks. This is a full-time position Monday through Friday from 8:00-5:00 (closed from 12 – 1 for lunch). Loan repayment options through NHSC & IHS.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Diagnose psychological, emotional or behavioral disorders.
• Collect information through observations, interviews, and surveys.
• Develop treatment plans and retain treatment records for each client in accordance with charting standards, both paper and electronic.
• Help patients define goals and plan action to achieve personal, social, educational and vocational development and adjustment.
• Test for patterns that will help patients better understand and predict behavior.
• Monitor client progress through regular meetings or sessions.
• Use patients’ knowledge to increase understanding among individuals and groups.
• Participate in departmental program development, implementation and evaluation.
• Communicate in a friendly and professional manner to others. Provide excellent service/support to all patients, employees, and outside contacts.
• Any other duties assigned by his or her direct supervisor or CVIH Administration.

COMPLIANCE:

• Maintain Standards of Conduct or Code of Conduct for Health Care Compliance.
• Ensure productivity goals are met.
• Ensure and maintain clinic schedule compliance.
• Maintain eligibility as a provider for health care plans.
• Responsible for HIPAA Compliance.

REQUIREMENTS:

• CA Licensed Psychologist.
• Doctorate degree required.
• Clearance from the National Practitioners Data Bank and the California Board of Psychology.
• Knowledge of office skills, typing, filing, medical terminology, and computer literacy.
• Valid CPR Certificate.
• Knowledge of state regulations with regard to ethics, treatment, patient rights and confidentiality preferred.
• A valid California Driver’s License and clean driving record with the ability to be insured under CVIH’s automobile insurance.
• Awareness and keen appreciation of Indian traditions, customs and socioeconomic needs, or willingness to learn; an ability at times to meet and deal effectively with Indian health organizations consisting of numerous tribes with varied cultures. Tact, courtesy, discretion, resourcefulness, and good judgment in handling functions of a sensitive nature.
• This is a “Safety Sensitive” position and as such, is subject to random drug testing and is required as a condition of continued employment.

CVIH is an equal opportunity employer; however preference in hiring is given to qualified Native American Indians in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473). Applicants claiming Indian preference must submit verification of Indian descent certified by tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage. Qualified Veterans must submit form DD214 “Honorable Discharge”. A copy must be attached with application.

Candidates must submit the Central Valley Indian Health employment application in order to be considered for the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Explain any gaps in employment.

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• CA Psychology License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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