Registered Psychological Associate (aka Post-Doc Fellow) or Registered Associate (AMFT, APCC, ACSW)
Job Description
PORTIA BELL HUME BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND TRAINING CENTER (aka The Hume Center) has a rewarding opportunity for a qualified Registered Psychological Associate Post-Doctoral Fellowunder the leadership of The Hume Centers Clinic Program Manager/Clinical Supervisor. This is an exciting opportunity to help our organization to grow by continuing to develop this department.
MISSION:The Hume Center strives to create an environment of psychological well-being both internally for our work community and externally for the community we serve, with special consideration for the under- and un-served, through practicing an enabling consultation process. We believe in serving our community through strengthening existing and developing new resources; providing the highest caliber of culturally sensitive behavioral health services, professional training, and clinical research; and focusing on consistent improvement through outcomes, data-based quality assurance, and program evaluation.
LOCATION: FREMONT
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Doctoral degree in Psychology or Masters in Psychology or related field
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Registered OR eligible to be registered as a Registered Psychological Associate with the Board of Psychologist or Registered as a Registered Associate with the Board of Behavioral Sciences. -
One year clinical experience preferred providing psychological services -
Comprehensive knowledge of community resources strongly preferred. -
Experience providing psychotherapy with culturally, socio economically and ethnically diverse populations. -
Training in Mental Health Consultation (Preferred). -
Must be willing to work full-time, minimum 40 hours/week, five days a week, and be present at the Hume Center. -
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, GSuite, and Electronic Health Records -
Possess a valid California Drivers license. Must be willing to use own vehicle and valid car insurance for work related travel. -
Be willing to use own cell phone to be accessible and willing to be available to receive calls for crisis and/or emergency situations. -
Proficient and experienced providing services in Spanish
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
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Demonstrates High Professionalism -
Strong Organizational Skills -
Effective Interpersonal Skills -
Ability to Maintain Confidentiality -
Excellent verbal and written skills. -
Detail-oriented
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Actively participate in didactic and supervision forums to ensure licensure requirements are met -
Independently responsible for Board documentation and submitting it on time -
Provide comprehensive clinical services in service program(s), included, but not limited to, intake, assessment, therapy, case management, crisis intervention, consultation. -
Complete initial screening, gather information for assessment and triage clients by coordinating services with therapists.
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Develop treatment plans for each client clearly identifying goals, objectives, service needs and methods of intervention. -
Schedule and attend regular appointments with clients in Hume Center offices, homes, and community settings to assist clients progress in successfully accomplishing goals. -
Make contact with, and include as appropriate, parent, family, caseworkers and other collateral contracts. -
Collaborate and/or consult with 3rd parties in client cases. -
Maintain on-going contact with client and service providers in order to monitor service delivery, client progress, and assess additional needs. -
Collaborate closely with service providers in coordinating service delivery. -
Facilitate support/therapy groups. -
Provide mental health consultation. -
Identify community resources and establish effective collaborative relationships with liaisons in the community. -
Assist client in how to effectively navigate and link to community systems. -
Attend weekly staff meetings, trainings, group and individual supervision. -
Maintain client case records, and document activities as required by agency, funding source, and contract requirements. -
Complete case records, including intakes, clinical progress notes, discharge/transfer summaries, treatment plans and other documentation in a timely manner. -
Meet minimum billable hours as set by the Hume Center. -
Participate in Trainee Recruitment, as needed. -
Present and/or Facilitate Program Orientation, Didactic and Training meetings. -
Typical day is 9am to 6pm with a 1-hour lunch break; some evening hours are required as well as some required school events throughout the year - Fremont Outpatient Services include the Child & Adolescent and Adult Tracks.
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Services are based out of the Pleasanton clinic in the Tri-Valley and can serve individuals 0 to end of life. -
School-Based services include the opportunity to provide services on-site in Elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools in the Tri-Valley. -
Services include individual, group and family therapy as well as prevention and early intervention services (e.g. consultation with school staff, child-specific consultation, etc.). -
Services are focused on reducing the impact of behavioral health issues on the well-being of the population in order to strengthen the individual's existing community resources and relationships.
OTHER:
- Fulfill any additional duties specified by assigned Supervisor and/or the President.
