Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Position Title: Clinical Psychologist

Employment Type: Full Time Exempt

Reports To: Clinical Director

Agency: The Village Project, Inc.

Location: Seaside, California

Starting Salary Range: $98,000 - $125,000 annually, with 5% Bilingual Pay.

Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance; paid leave, vacation and sick time.

Organizational Overview

The Village Project, Inc. is dedicated to delivering culturally responsive, culturally affirming mental health and a myriad of other trauma-informed services to African American and other historically unserved, underserved and inappropriately served individuals and families in Monterey County. Our programs support community wellness through clinical care, outreach and advocacy.

Position Summary

The Clinical Psychologist provides psychological assessments, Community Defined and other appropriate Evidence-based psychotherapy, crisis intervention and consultation in a community mental health setting. This role emphasizes cultural sensitivity and humility, trauma-informed practices and collaborative care, On occasion the Clinical Psychologist may be required to provide clinical supervision for a staff Clinical Psychologist Associate seeking licensure.

Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic interviews, psychological assessments and risk evaluations.
• Provide individual, family or group psychotherapy tailored to diverse client populations.
• Develop and update treatment plans in line with California Medi-Cal and other appropriate Care Management Programs’ documentation standards.
• Provide crisis intervention, safety planning and de-escalation support,

Collaboration and Teamwork

• Participate in weekly case conferences and possibly multidisciplinary team meetings,
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers and case managers.
• Provide clinical consultation to staff as needed,

Documentation and Compliance

• Complete progress notes, treatment plans and assessments within required time frames.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)/Psychology Board of California, ethics and MEDI-CAL regulations.

Program Support

• Contribute to program development, quality improvement and community education initiatives,
• Assist with training interns on staff or contracted.

Qualifications

Required

• PHD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an accredited program.
• Active California Psychologist License.
• Experience delivering Community Defined as well as other evidence-based treatment in community or outpatient settings.
• Demonstrated commitment to trauma-informed care and cultural responsiveness.
• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills.

Preferred

• Experience working with Medi-Cal populations and California community mental health systems.
• Specialized training such as trauma, child/ adolescent and family therap.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

The Village Project is a community-based organization (CBO) grounded in social justice and serves a diverse population of community members.

Mission: The Village Project, Inc, provides vulnerable adults, children, and families from historically underserved communities in Monterey County with culturally appropriate mental health services, educational support, and social advocacy so that they can become self-sufficient, self-directed, and self-determining members of the community.