Clinical Psychologist Job at Vantage Search Group, Camp Pendleton, CA

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  • Vantage Search Group
  • Camp Pendleton, CA

Job Description

We are seeking a full time Clinical Psychologist at the Mental Health Clinic in Camp Pendleton, CA.

The type of work may include, but is not limited to, the following:

Core Duties:
• Practice within the guidelines of their state licensing board, American Psychological Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, and MTF privileges.
• Conduct psychological evaluations utilizing information from clinical interviews, psychological testing, and collateral sources, as appropriate.
• Establish psychiatric diagnoses according to the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders.
• Provide psychological treatment for individuals and groups; help medical and surgical patients deal with illnesses or injuries.
• Assist in rehabilitation of patients.

 

Additional Duties:

• Perform a full range of outpatient psychology services to include diagnostic examinations, the development of comprehensive treatment/diagnostic plans (when indicated), psychological testing, outpatient psychotherapeutic treatment for individuals and family therapy with children, adolescents, and adults; stress/anger management, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders, family separation issues, crisis intervention and consultation with medical staff on a routine basis.
• Work closely with clinical staff and/or base personnel regarding patient awareness of mental health wellness programs (addictions, stress management, group therapies).
• Provide patient consultations requested by Naval Hospital staff health care providers within guidelines established by the Naval Hospital.
• Deliver records and reports required to document procedures performed and care provided utilizing the Health Maintenance Strategies Manual (HMSI) standards.
• Perform clinical evaluations including administration and interpretation of psychological, neuropsychological, cognitive and personality tests, and provide clinical consultation regarding selection of psychological tests. May also be required to administer neuropsychological assessments and perform clinical evaluation and / or referral based on the neuropsychological assessment tool.
• Perform mental behavioral health evaluations and provide therapy. Apply and oversee the application of psychological procedures and techniques in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating psychological and neuropsychological disorders. Perform individual and group therapy, behavior modification paradigms, biofeedback procedures, and hypnosis in treating psychological disorders, and in assisting individuals to achieve more effective personal in interpersonal adjustment.
• Apply psychological interventions in multiple medical clinics and settings to include Pain Clinic, Mental Health Department, and the Wounded Warrior Battalion.
• Serve as advisor and consultant to other staff in the specialized areas of clinical psychology to include comprehensive psychological evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Directly evaluate difficult and complex cases to determine appropriate placement in Inpatient/Outpatient care or referral to other agencies and to determine the appropriate types of individual/group interventions to be employed.
• Communicate the results of the evaluations and participate in therapy program development and consultation with all levels of staff.
• Provide professional assistance to the Substance and Alcohol rehabilitation Program (SARP) program, as requested.
• Provide therapeutic treatment and evaluation of patients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Combat Stress Disorders and Traumatic Brain Injury.
• Provide psychological assessment and treatment of individuals confined in the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Brig, as requested.
• Conduct clinical staff education when requested to enhance knowledge, understanding, and awareness of post- traumatic stress disorder, and treatment options for the management of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and other combat related disorders.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 6:00am -4:00pm - 8, 9 or 10 hour shifts depending on the department's needs.

No Holidays or Weekends!

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited psychology program.

Internship/Residency: Successful completion from an internship in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years post-grad experience within the past 3-years as a licensed clinical psychologist (and) experience as a Clinical Psychologist that includes the evaluation and treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and related mental health issues.

License:  Active, unrestricted license to practice as a Clinical Psychologist from any state.

Life Support Certification: Possess a current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.

Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. All applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a background check and pre-employment drug test. 

Benefits

Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits:

  • Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays
  • Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, Health Savings Account available, and more
  • Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement
  • Matching 401K

Base salary: $70.00 - $105.00/hr depending on experience

Job Tags

Full time, Internship, Shift work, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,

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