Psychological Consultant

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTANT SERVICES

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under the administrative supervision of the Program
Director, and in coordination with the Social Work Team and Registered Nurse, provides a therapeutic setting conducive to restoring dignity and self-esteem and good mental health to all participants.

DUTIES:

1. Participates in the initial and continuing assessments when indicated by the needs of the participant, or if the history and physical from the primary care physician indicates a diagnosis of mental health. The Psychological consult may have to assess participants more often than every six months when changes occur int eh participant’s health condition and/or functional status.

2. Maintains signed progress records in the participant's health record and documents all treatments as they are provided to the participant.

3. Provides group counseling and techniques.

4. Liaisons with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team and family members and referral agencies that may yield information for psychiatric or psychological treatment;

5. Provide three hours of consultation to participants or to center staff a month and may also provide in-service training to the staff on how to effectively work with participants with behavior problems and signs and symptoms of psychiatric diagnoses.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Must have current CPR and First Aid certifications. Must have had a TB clearance and a health exam within the last 12 months or within 7 days of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Be a registered nurse with a graduate degree in psychiatric nursing and one year of psychiatric nursing within the past five years; be a registered nurse with a BS degree in nursing and three years of psychiatric nursing experience in an acute psychiatric setting or in a psychiatric health facility, one year of which shall have been within the past five years.

2. Licensed as a physician and surgeon by the Medical Board of California or the Board of Osteopathic Examiners and who meets any of the following:

(a) Is certified or eligible for certification as a psychiatrist by the
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology,

(b) Is certified or eligible for certification as a psychiatrist by the

American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry, or,

(c) Has specialized training and experience in psychiatry.

3. Doctorate in psychology or educational psychology from an accredited university or who is licensed as such by the Medical Board of California.

4. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

5. Knowledge of therapeutic settings conducive to restoring dignity and self-esteem and good mental health specific to the elderly. Techniques such as group socialization activities which restore or expand normal social roles, individual and group therapies in various forms such as reality orientation, art, and music therapy, psycho-social drama, counseling, and discussion.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $75.00 - $80.00 per hour

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health

Schedule:

• Day shift
• On call

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Clinical counseling: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: One location