(Archived) Psychologist

Psychologist job in El Segundo, California.

The job is a civilian position is within the extensive military medical system. Civilian and military personnel work together in hospitals and clinics providing a full range of services to the active duty military service members, military retirees, and their families.

Our employees are our best assets! Come join our team of healthcare professionals where you are valued!

• Monday-Friday days
• Holidays off
• PTO - fantastic accrual rate
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive Employment Package

Psychologist Job Overview:

• Function in a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) location as a provider as an internal behavioral health consultant (IBHC) and/or Behavioral Health Care Facilitator (BHCF)

• Practice within the guidelines of their state licensing board, American Psychological Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, and MTF privileges.

• Provides brief (typically no more than four appointments) cognitive/behavioral interventions in primary care under the Air Force consultation model (i.e., per the Air Force Behavioral Health Optimization Program Practice Manual). Services will mimic the pace of primary care (i.e., patients seen for 15- to 30-minute appointments).
• May provide classes in format appropriate for primary care (e.g., stress management class, sleep enhancement class, chronic pain class).
• Delivers brief presentations/trainings to primary care team members regarding behavioral health issues and IBHC services.
• Participates in team efforts to develop, implement, evaluate, and revise clinical pathway programs needed in the clinic.
• Contact referred patients to assess medication treatment adherence for depression, anxiety, and PTSD disorders.
• Provide patients with education regarding their behavioral health condition and treatment regimen.
• 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.

Psychologist Job Qualifications:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
• Graduate from an APA accredited college or university in clinical or counseling psychology
• APA Internship/Residency
• 3 years in the last 3 years in the evaluation and treatment of patients who have pain, psychological factors affecting their physical condition or difficulty coping with medical problems
• Computer competency (24 months of direct hands-on experience in the the last 36 months with computer operations, medical records, et al)
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted. Any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA)

Position contingent on contract award. Incumbents HIGHLY encourage to contact us! Come join our team of healthcare professionals!