Psychological Assessment Specialist

Job Posted 3/14/2024
Axis Community Health
5925 W Las Positas Blvd STE 100
Pleasanton, CA 94588
United States
Category Healthcare
Employee
Part-Time
Experience Required
Degree Required
Industry
Healthcare / Health Services
Pay
$70.00 to $70.00 Per Hour
Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Director of IBH:

  • Obtain referrals from the integrated behavioral health team and determine whether patients are appropriate for psychological assessment services. Gather applicable patient information and work in coordination with team members to develop appropriate testing plans.
  • Conduct psychological assessments, document assessment outcomes, create reports that include recommendations, and communicate outcome to patients, their families as indicated, and the Axis treatment team.
  • Complete documentation using the electronic health record in a timely fashion while adhering to related laws and regulations for documentation and storage of psychological testing material.
  • Monitor and coordinate the delivery of health services for clients as related to integrated behavioral health care, including linking with other treatment providers within the primary care setting and in the external environment as applicable.
  • Assist the primary care provider team in recognizing, treating and managing mental health and psychosocial issues, and act as a contributing member to the primary care team.
  • Attend weekly IBH staff meetings and other meetings as assigned.
  • Provide all services in accordance with accepted standards of care and Axis protocols, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and applicable contractual requirements.
  • Provide supervision/training to new staff and guidance for team members on difficult cases, where diagnostic clarification where needed, or as assigned.
  • Conduct other functions of an IBH team member as directed, including warm-handoffs, intakes or individual counseling.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in conducting psychological assessments, ideally to include neuropsychological assessments.
  • Clear and concise report writing abilities and strong verbal skills.
  • Experience providing results feedback and recommendations to treatment team members and patients/families.
  • Experience integrating medical considerations into overall assessment and recommendations as appropriate.
  • Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and/or experience working with individuals who also struggle with medical issues, to include familiarity with the medical setting.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage referrals for psychological testing and return assessment reports within a timely manner.
  • Background/experience in providing a wide range of therapeutic techniques, to include short-term, solution-focused therapy approaches, CBT, and DBT techniques. Flexibility in treatment approach is preferred (i.e. ability to conduct short-term and longer-term therapy, ability to meet with patients on the spot, ability to conduct 30 min or 45 min sessions).
  • Proven ability to build relationships with patients and staff and ability to be service/mission focused.
  • Computer knowledge and good typing skills; experience using electronic health records is a plus.
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to meet goals and objectives.
  • Ability to multi-task effectively; organized and dependable.
  • Ability to interact effectively and in a professional, supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds in a fast-paced medical clinic environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ph.D/Psy.D in psychology, with a specialization in clinical psychology or neuropsychology.
  • Current valid California License (California Board of Psychology).

BENEFITS:

  • Employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits to the employee.
  • Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
  • Partial educational reimbursement.
  • 12 paid holidays.
  • Accrued paid time off with each pay period.
  • Employee discount programs.
  • Colleague Referral Bonus Program

CONNECT WITH AXIS:

Company Page: https://www.axishealth.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/axiscommunityhealth
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/axis-community-health

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Work is normally performed in a typical office work environment. While performing the responsibilities of this position, the individual is required to have ambulatory skills sufficient to visit various parts of the organization. Requires the ability to reach with hands and arms, climb stairs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30lbs. Requires sitting and standing for extensive periods of time, operating a computer keyboard, telephone and other equipment for extended periods of time. Travel to other Axis health centers and other local travel will be required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Axis Community Health is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us for assistance. Link to "EEO is Law" poster: https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf As part of our hiring process Axis conducts background checks.

Disclaimer: This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, Axis Community Health reserves the right to modify or change the requirements of the job based on business necessity.

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5925 W Las Positas Blvd STE 100
Pleasanton CA 94588
United States
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