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Clinical Psychologist

Lemoore, CA 93245

Posted: 11/02/24 Employment Type: Temporary Position: Psychologist Job Number: 43637 Specialty: Psychology

Job Description

Overview
VHS is seeking Clinical Psychologists for full-time opportunities in Lemoore, CA.

1099 Independent Contractor Options:

* $118/hr as 1099 
* Malpractice provided
* Self-Employed tax exempt benefits & deductions

* W-2 Pay Package also available
Responsibilities
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 9 hours between 7:30am and 4:30pm, to include a 1 hour lunch break
No Weekends, No Holidays
No Call, No Call-Back
 

Job Specific Position Duties: The duties include, but are not limited to the following:

 

CORE Duties:

• Practice within the guidelines of their state licensing board, American Psychological Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, and MTF privileges.
• Conduct psychological evaluations utilizing information from clinical interviews, psychological testing, and collateral sources, as appropriate.
• Establish psychiatric diagnoses according to the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders.
• Provide psychological treatment for individuals and groups; help medical and surgical patients deal with illnesses or injuries.
• Assist in rehabilitation of patients.

 

Mental Health Clinic:

The HCW shall provide services within the scope of the clinical privileges granted by the MTF Director, the applicable duties provided in the basic contract, and the following:
? Utilize Behavioral Health Data Portal (BHDP).
? Provide therapeutic treatment and evaluation of patients.
? Work closely with clinical staff and/or base personnel regarding patient awareness of mental health wellness programs (addictions, stress management, group therapies, etc).
? Perform clinical evaluations including administration and interpretation of psychological, neuropsychological, cognitive and personality tests, and provide clinical consultation regarding selection of psychological testing.

 

Hornet Health Clinic:

The HCW shall provide services within the scope of the clinical privileges granted by the MTF Director, the applicable duties provided in the basic contract, and the following:
? Work closely with clinical staff and/or base personnel regarding patient awareness of mental and behavioral health wellness programs (addictions, stress management, group therapies).
? Deliver records and reports required to document procedures performed and care provided utilizing the Health Maintenance Strategies Manual (HMSI) standards.
? Serve as advisor and consultant to other staff in the specialized areas of clinical psychology to include comprehensive psychological evaluations, diagnosis, treatment, and military duty dispositions.
? Conduct clinical staff education when requested or warranted to enhance knowledge, understanding, awareness and screening, identification, treatment and monitoring of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and other combat and non-combat related disorders.
? Provide consultative behavioral health care for all enrollees in the Fleet Centered Medical Home Port (FCMP) using evidence-based interventions and Clinical Practice Guidelines where appropriate for treating behavioral health problems.
Provide timely and succinct feedback to primary care physicians and/or PCMs regarding consultations findings and recommendations.
? Apply the biopsycho-social model of assessment to care provided. Present recommended treatment plans to the treatment teams (i.e. physicians, social workers, psychologists, Corpsmen and nursing staff as appropriate).
? Assess psychological state and use psycho-diagnostic evaluations and psychotherapy.
? Provide concise documentation of care and recommendations in patient’s electronic medical record in no less than 24 hours after the patient is seen.
? Develop and participates in group medical appointments including Shared Medical Appointments (SMA) and Drop-In Group Medical Appointments (DlGMA) as requested by the Primary Care Manager (PCM).
? May be required travel local and/or national meetings or conferences.
? Provide recommendations for appropriate military duty dispositions, e.g. full duty, limited duty.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

* Education: PhD or PsyD from an APA accredited program; completion of an APA accredited internship
* Experience: Minimum 2 years experience, within the past 3 years, or as required to meet clinical competency requirements

* License: Active, unrestricted license in any state

* Board Certification: N/A

* Life Support Certifications: BLS

* Security: Must be able to pass a Government background check and obtain a Government security clearance.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. # #VHSLocums
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