PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY - CLINICAL), DEPARTMENTS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters
Solano County, US
Permanent
Full-time
Part-time

Job Description and Duties

The DDS State-Operated Stabilization Training Assessment Re-Integration homes provide individuals with Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities experiencing an acute crisis with person-centered support and crisis stabilization on a time-limited basis to enable them to successfully return home or transition to less restrictive living settings.

The homes strive to empower individuals to be self-reliant as their skills, strengths, perseverance, and abilities allow so they can transition from crisis stabilization services to long-term community living.

STAR currently provides services to adolescents (11-17 years old) and adults (18 years of age and older) who are receiving regional center services.

The STAR homes are 4 to 5 bed homes located in community settings (Vacaville, Springville and Costa Mesa).

The Psychologist provides psychological services to consumers following established standards and procedures of the STAR residential and Crisis Assessment Stabilization Team (CAST) mobile crisis services.

The psychologist will perform assessments; develop behavioral strategies in collaboration with providers and behavior specialists for prevention and intervention plans;

on-site direct care, modeling, coaching, instruction and training with consumers and their caretakers / direct care staff in in community settings, such as consumer’s homes, hospital or psychiatric settings.

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Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

The position(s) require(s) a(n) Psychologist License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Doctoral Degree in Psychology - Completion of all requirements from a recognized college or university with specialization in clinical or child clinical psychology

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You can contribute on both a pre-tax and an after-tax designated Roth basis that offers you the opportunity to take advantage of tax savings now and in the future.

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