POSTDOCTORAL PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATE

Description

ORGANIZATION

The mission of Ravenswood Family Health Network (RFHN) is to improve the health of the community by providing culturally sensitive, integrated primary and preventative health care to all, regardless of ability to pay or immigration status, and collaborating with community partners to address the social determinants of health.

POSITION SUMMARY  

Under the general direction of the Integrated Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) and Social Services Director, the Postdoctoral Psychological Associate position is designed to provide supervised clinical postdoctoral experience for up to two years.  Supervision is provided by licensed clinical psychologists.  As an essential member of our patient and family centered care team, the Postdoctoral Psychological Associate provides consultation, assessments, and time-limited treatment for our patients and families. Additionally, this position helps develop, nurture, and sustain community resources for patients and families.  Behavioral Health staff are essential team members in planning and implementing strategies to improve the overall health and well-being of our patients and families.

HOURS

Part-time 16 hours per week up to Full-time 40 hours per week in-office*.

*Hybrid (office/remote) working from home one (1) day per week to provide clinical services may be an option and must be approved by Primary Supervisor and Director.

LONGEVITY

Length of position is no more than two (2) years per requirement to obtain a license.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To be performed in accordance with RFHN Policies and Procedures

1. Completes brief psychosocial assessments of adults and/or children in English and/or Spanish.
2. Provides a range of therapeutic brief interventions, including but not limited to, crisis intervention and supportive counseling, bereavement support, behavioral health screens, and follow-up sessions for patients within the scope of practice delineated by the clinical primary supervisor.
3. Accepts clinical warm hand-offs as requested from medical providers and support staff.
4. Consults, develops, and implements brief treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members as appropriate.
5. Provides brief time-limited psychological interventions focused on stabilization and harm reduction using evidenced-based, short term practices to address a range of psychological symptom presentations.
6. Assesses, reports, and provides interventions in cases of domestic violence, child, dependent, adult or elder abuse, and other reportable situations in accordance with ethical practice, legal mandates, and RFHN’s policies.
7. Documents all patient interactions into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) according to organizational policies.
8. Attends department, health center, and community in-services related to field of practice and organizational requirements.
9. Participates in weekly supervision in accordance with licensure laws and regulations of the California Board of Psychology.
10. Obtains licensure through the California Board of Psychology within two (2) years in order to be eligible to apply for continued employment as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist.

General Agency Duties

1. Fosters an environment that promotes trust and cooperation among patients and staff; maintains strictest confidentiality concerning all patient and employee information.
2. Promotes and exemplifies in action, the mission, goals, policies, procedures and principles of RFHN to patients and other clinic staff.
3. Attends RFHN staff retreats and staff meetings, as requested by supervisors.
4. Performs other duties as assigned and requested.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Doctorate degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical, Counseling, or Health Psychology and license-eligible with the California Board of Psychology required.
2. Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency required.
3. Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent and sensible judgment; demonstrates clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills.
4. Ability to exercise clinical judgment with supportive consultation in a timely manner.
5. Ability to bring urgent/crisis patient situations immediately to primary supervisor’s or covering supervisor’s attention.
6. Ability to build working relationships with patient’s health care team and to consult with the team.
7. Ability to exercise flexibility in treatment approach and duration/types of appointments (i.e. 30 or 45-minute sessions, on the spot access, etc.).
8. Computer literacy required; familiarity with the use of Microsoft Windows programs.
9. Up to date with COVID-19 vaccines per current CDC guidelines strongly recommended.

LICENSURE AND REGISTRATION

1. Non-licensed applicants who meet the above qualifications requirements are eligible for a temporary appointment as a Postdoctoral Psychological Associate that has a maximum duration of two years from the date of employment on the condition that the Postdoctoral Psychological Associate provide care only under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.
2. Eligible to apply for continued employment as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist upon attainment of California licensure within two years of the temporary appointment.
3. California Psychological Associate Registration is required before the start of employment.

The salary range for this position is $89,440 to $104,000 annually, based on full-time equivalent (FTE) of 1.0*. However, the final base salary will be determined upon a number of individualized factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education and certification levels, and departmental budget. We also consider internal equity with our current employees when making final offers.

*Please note:  Part-time employees working 16–32 hours per week will have the salary, as noted above, prorated based on their FTE percentage.

Ravenswood Family Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $89,440 - $104,000