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Psychological Associate - Post-Doctoral

Pain & Rehabilitative Consultants Medical Group

Job Description

A dynamic and busy specialty medical practice is seeking a full-time, team oriented post-doctoral psychologist who is professional, knowledgeable and motivated, to be an integral member of an interdisciplinary chronic pain functional restoration program and pain management practice, and who wants to gain supervised professional experience working with the chronic pain patient population.

This is specifically for a candidate who already has attained their degree, but not their license. Looking for a clinician who needs to attain their post-doctoral hours.

We are not currently looking for a licensed psychologist at this time.

Being bilingual in Spanish is desirable, but not necessary for employment.

Ideally, a clinician in this position will be well-versed in evidence-based practices of individual and group therapy, in screening and assessment, DSM diagnosis, milieu therapy, and brief intervention. Experience in an interdisciplinary behavioral health setting and with chronic pain patients is a plus. The role requires flexibility and familiarity with principles of cognitive-behavioral strategies, group therapy and other evidence-based clinical approaches. Overall success in this position will require high level of organizational skills, and a high degree of interpersonal/cultural competence with both staff and patients. Supervision is provided to allow for Board of Psychology supervised professional experience requirements to be met.

RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

· Individual, group, family, and milieu therapy with chronic pain patients

· Psychological assessment for a Chronic Pain Program and outpatient psychology services

· Working with an inter-disciplinary team of psychologists, physical therapists, physicians, wellness instructors, dietitians, and patient care coordinators

· Providing behavioral interventions with patients

· Facilitate process-oriented groups and groups on wellness, mindfulness, and Chronic Pain psychology

· Perform interventions, lectures and family meetings related to the Chronic Pain Program

· Initiate and maintain a variety of progress notes, reports and other required documentation

· Administer, score and interpret a variety of psychological tests

· Develop and provide in-service trainings to professional and support staff

· Identify and evaluate normal and abnormal behavior tendencies, diagnose, classify and report an appropriate prognosis

· Prepare and implement an effective psychological treatment plan

· Lead and participate in a multi-disciplinary treatment team

REQUIREMENTS:

· Spanish speaking desirable but not required

· Completion of license-eligible doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology

· Possession of a valid Psychological Assistant registration issued by the State of California Board of Psychology, or ability to be registered prior to commencement of position.

SKILLS:

· Serves as a key member of the primary care team

· Plan and implement appropriate and effective treatment methods

· Communicate effectively in both oral and written form

· Conduct effective and appropriate individual and group psycho-education and psychotherapy

· Train others at various levels of expertise in the concepts and theories of the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness

· Prepare and present a variety of reports of both professional and administrative nature

· Establish and maintain effective work relationships with the administrative staff and treatment team

I hope you are ready for this exciting role! We hire high-performing and team-oriented individuals that want to make a difference. We challenge ourselves every day. Our employees truly are the heart of our success.

COMPENSATION:

Competitive Salary for unlicensed clinician

Competitive Benefit Package included – Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K.

To apply for this position, please email your CV and References.

Label the subject heading type as “POSTDOC PSYCHOLOGIST POSITION”.

Thank you,

Management'
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COVID-19 Precaution(s):

  • Remote interview process
  • Personal protective equipment provided or required
  • Temperature screenings
  • Social distancing guidelines in place
  • Virtual meetings
  • Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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