Psychologist

Company: Central Valley Indian Health, Inc.
Location: Clovis
Posted on: July 27, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Description Central Valley Indian Health is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Clinical Psychologist. The incumbent holds a ---Safety Sensitive--- position and responsible for HIPPA Compliance The Clinical Psychologist counsels, evaluates and helps patients identify techniques that they can use to adapt to major changes in their lives and refer patients to doctors and/or other specialists. Collaborates with professionals from many different social services organizations and government agencies. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Diagnose psychological, emotional or behavioral disorders. Collect information through observations, interviews, and surveys. Develop treatment plans and retain treatment records for each client in accordance with charting standards, both paper and electronic. Help patients define goals and plan action to achieve personal, social, educational and vocational development and adjustment. Test for patterns that will help patients better understand and predict behavior. Monitor client progress through regular meetings or sessions. Use patients--- knowledge to increase understanding among individuals and groups. Participate in departmental program development, implementation and evaluation. Communicate in a friendly and professional manner to others. Provide excellent service/support to all patients, employees, and outside contacts. Any other duties assigned by his or her direct supervisor or CVIH management. COMPLIANCE: Maintain Standards of Conduct or Code of Conduct for Health Care Compliance. Ensure productivity goals are met. Ensure and maintain clinic schedule compliance. Maintain eligibility as a provider for health care plans. Requirements Must be Licensed Psychologist by the state of California. Master's degree in Applied Behavioral Science required. Clearance from the National Practitioners Data Bank and the California Board of Psychology. Knowledge of office skills, typing, filing, medical terminology, and computer literate for word processing. Valid CPR Certificate. Knowledge of state regulations with regard to ethics, treatment, patient rights and confidentiality preferred. A valid California Driver---s License and clean driving record with the ability to be insured under CVIH---s automobile insurance. Requires and awareness and keen appreciation of Indian traditions, customs a socioeconomic needs; an ability at times to meet and deal effectively with Indian health organizations consisting of numerous tribes with varied cultures which requires tact, courtesy, discretion, resourcefulness, and good judgment in handling functions of a sensitive nature. ---Safety Sensitive--- positions are subject to random drug testing and are required as a condition of continued employment. CVIH is an equal opportunity employer; however preference in hiring is given to qualified Native American Indians in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473). Applicants claiming Indian preference must submit verification of Indian descent certified by tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage. Qualified Veterans must submit form DD214 ---Honorable Discharge---. A copy must be attached with application. Qualified candidates must submit the Central Valley Indian Health employment application in order to be considered for the position. Summary This is a full-time position Monday through Friday from 8:00-5:00. Company Description CVIH is a private non-profit Tribal organization that provides health care services to the Native American people of the Central Valley. With 6 locations, CVIH provides Medical, Dental, Mental Health, Public Health Nursing, Optician and Nutrition services. CVIH was formed in 1971 and continues to provide quality health care services to patients in Fresno, Madera & Kings Counties.

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