Child and Adolescent Psychologist
Company: Seneca Center
Location: lake forest
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
The Psychologist provides mental health services including
psychological testing to clients at Seneca Family of Agency Mental
Health Clinics in Santa Ana, Lake Forest and Anaheim. The
Psychologist also collaborates with a treatment team, consults with
Therapists to inform treatment and provides referrals as
necessary. "It is rewarding to work with dedicated, talented, and
supportive individuals who exhibited a drive to learn new things. I
have the privilege of watching families learn and grow as a result
of their exposure to Seneca." -Seneca Psychologist Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing
traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding
mental health, community based, and educational services. Seneca's
agency-wide DEI Advisory Board, Employee Resource Groups, and
Language Practice Groups help our employees provide culturally and
linguistically relevant services to the families we serve. Responsibilities * Accept and respond in a timely manner to referrals of children
and adolescents who present with symptoms of psychiatric disorders
* Complete assessment and evaluation process of assigned clients,
including completion of appropriate tests, instruments, tools or
assessments in accordance with accepted professional standards and
Medi-Cal guidelines in order to support the development of the
client service * Complete all required performance outcome measures
for any clients assigned in accordance with set timelines * Ensure
that all Medi-Cal documents include appropriate signatures and are
signed within required time frames * Participate in all required
meetings regarding case plan development and/or review * Keep
Clinical Supervisor, assigned therapist, and Program Director
informed on any case issues as necessary * Maintain availability
for crisis intervention services by providing office staff with
updated contact information including contact information and
weekly work schedules * Complete and submit all progress notes and
billing documents within 36 hours of the contact and in accordance
with Medi-Cal format for documentation * Complete regular, timely
reviews of all assigned cases at six-month intervals in accordance
with Medi-Cal format and timelines * Attend weekly supervision with
assigned supervisor as required by the Board and Seneca Family of
Agencies * Attend staff meetings and trainings as requested by
supervisor or administrator * Comply with all requirements of child
abuse reporting, Medi-Cal compliance and confidentiality, including
HIPAA, in accordance with standards set by law, Medi-Cal
regulations and Seneca Family of Agencies * Comply with agency
policies and procedures as outlined by supervisors, administrators,
agency handbooks and manuals * Meet or exceed Medi-Cal productivity
requirements of 100 DSH per month Qualifications * Doctoral degree in psychology or similar field and licensed
(PhD or PsyD) in the state of California * Experience in the field
of mental health * Experience providing mental health therapy to
children and families and working with children who are part of the
child welfare system * Experience with adoption and issues of
family relationships in adoption a plus * Knowledge and experience
utilizing psychological testing instruments for children and
adolescents * Valid California driver's license and ability to be
insured by Seneca's insurance carrier Schedule * Full-time Benefits * Competitive salary * Comprehensive employee benefits package,
include medical, dental, vision and chiropratic coverage, as well
as partially paid premiums for dependents * We provide a 403(b)
retirement plan * 5 weeks of flexible Paid Time Off * Employer-paid
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) * Ongoing training and professional
development opportunities
Keywords: Seneca Center, Lake Forest , Child and Adolescent Psychologist, Other , lake forest, California
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