Licensed Psychologist – Eating Disorder and Focused Therapy Specialist

Nichols College; Dudley; On-site; USD 114,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job description

Licensed Psychologist – Eating Disorder and Focused Therapy Specialist

Recruitment began on October 26, 2024

and the job listing Expires on April 26, 2025

NASC GLOBAL, a leading HR Consulting and Management firm, is excited to support the search for an experienced professional for our valued client. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a significant impact within a dynamic organization.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a Licensed Psychologist – Eating Disorder and Focused Therapy Specialist for our client, located in Fremont, CA, 94539.

The Licensed Psychologist will provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention services for adult and/or child members presenting for psychiatric evaluation.

The role involves collaborating with treating physicians, psychiatrists, and a team of allied health professionals to plan and direct individualized treatment programs for each member.

Compensation:
Our client offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $114,000 – $128,000, commensurate with your experience, education, certifications, and skill set. This reflects a strong commitment to attracting top-tier talent for this pivotal role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate treatment programs for Health Plan members with acute or chronic mental illnesses.
• Conduct outpatient psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups.
• Administer specialized therapeutic procedures and provide support to patients and their families.
• Conduct psychological assessments, including test administration, interpretation, and providing recommendations.
• Prepare intake summaries, treatment plans, and case summaries while maintaining confidential records.
• Collaborate with physicians to screen and evaluate patients for psychotropic medications, within the scope of practice.
• Provide clinical supervision to psychology doctoral interns, postdoctoral residents, and other mental health trainees, as needed.
• May supervise Post Masters Fellows, Associate Clinical Social Workers, Associate Marriage Family Therapists, or Associate Professional Clinical Counselors, if qualified.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental programs.
• Utilize public and private agencies and community resources to meet members’ treatment needs.
• Report safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.

Qualifications:

• PhD/PsyD/EdD in Clinical Counseling, Health, or School Psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Psychologist License (California) required within 6 months of hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.

Additional Requirements:

• Familiarity with DSM-V for diagnosis.
• Experience in assessing, diagnosing, and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, psychotherapy research methods, and bio-psycho-social functions related to mental health.
• Ability to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with psychological evaluations of adults, children, adolescents, and families, including psychological testing and assessments.
• Several years of experience with eating disorders is highly desirable.
• Professional maturity, ethical integrity, and a commitment to quality service, teamwork, and collaboration in a multidisciplinary clinic.