State Facilities - Psychologist position at Maxim Nurse Staffing in Fresno

Maxim Nurse Staffing is looking of State Facilities - Psychologist on Sat, 09 Nov 2013 01:38:19 GMT. The state of California is currently looking for Psychologists on contract assignment to go to a state prison in California of your choosing. There are several openings state wide. Candidates can create their own hours as long as they work 5, 8 hour shifts or 4, 10 hour shifts. The Psychologist plans, conducts and coordinates all aspects of diagnostic assessment, evaluations and therapeutic...

State Facilities - Psychologist

Location: Fresno California

Description: Maxim Nurse Staffing is looking of State Facilities - Psychologist right now, this position will be placed in California. For complete informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. The state of California is currently looking for Psychologists on contract assignment to go to a state prison in California of your choosing. There are several openings state! wide. Candidates can create their own hours as long as they work 5, 8 hour shifts or 4, 10 hour shifts. The Psychologist plans, conducts and coordinates all aspects of diagnostic assessment, evaluations and therapeutic interventions. The psychologist must demonstrate professional knowledge of, and skill in applying a wide range of theories, principles, and methodologies of the practice of Psychology; to a wide range of populations. The Psychologist is an independent practitioner. Please contact our office to learn more about our current openings and more information.

The Psychologist plans, conducts and coordinates all aspects of diagnostic assessment, evaluations and therapeutic interventions. The psychologist must demonstrate professional knowledge of, and skill in applying a wide range of theories, principles, and methodologies of the practice of Psychology; to a wide range of populations. The Psychologist is an independent practitioner.

Responsibil! ities include:

• Conducts, plans, and coordinat! es all clinical and administrative aspects of a full range of services associated with contemporary Psychology practice.
• Reviews patient histories and social work evaluations and completes patient interviews.
• Completes independent diagnostic assessment and evaluation of cases referred for Psychology services without limitation as to difficulty or complexity and is completely accountable for adequacy of the

assessment.

• Cooperates in formulating diagnostic and clinical judgments.
• Assesses patient condition from close observation and consults with other members of the healthcare team.
• Utilizes all diagnostic and evaluative procedures and techniques consistent with contemporary Psychology practices.
• Plans, conducts, coordinates and monitors the effectiveness and clinical outcomes of patient-centered treatment and rehabilitative services.
• Develops and implements an effective and comprehensive treatment! plan of care in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
• Establishes and maintains effective therapy based on relationship with patient.
• Adjusts treatment plan based on patient response and progress.
• Uses a Biopsychosocial paradigm to evaluate mental status, formulate diagnosis(s) and develop a detailed treatment plan.
• Offers patient other therapeutic interventions as necessary including but not limited to, crisis intervention and referral for psychiatric hospitalization, behavior modification therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, family and marital therapy, and drug therapy.
• Participates in service and department peer review.
• Works in all healthcare disciplines to coordinate evaluations, treatment planning and referrals.
• Documents according to facility policy.

Qualifications include:

• Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an accredited college or unive! rsity with a curriculum in Psychology approved by the American Psycholo! gical Association (APA) and transcripts must be included with application.
• Completion of an APA accredited internship under a licensed Psychologist.
• Current valid unrestricted license to practice in the specialty of Psychology.
• Certified documentation of education, training and license per contract requirement.
• Documentation of experience per contract requirement.
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum of (1) one year relevant work experience preferred.
• Successful completion of Maxim background screening and hiring process.
• Successful completion of Maxim screening exam(s) with a passing score of 80% or greater.

Maxim employees are our greatest asset. We offer the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Scheduling
• Direct Deposit
• Positive Work Environment and Friendly Staff B! onuses
• Travel Benefits (as applicable)
• 24 hour on- call service

Since 1988, Maxim Healthcare Services has become one of the largest employers of clinicians in the nation. At Maxim Staffing Solutions, a division of Maxim Healthcare Services, we’re known for our quality of patient care, commitment to employee development and emphasis on customer service. Maxim knows that you deserve great benefits, flexible scheduling and rewarding assignments, so our Healthcare Recruiters will match your skills, experience and schedule in order to find you the best assignments in top medical facilities. Maxim Recruiters are always available to provide you with the assistance you need to get your job done, so call us today; Maxim has a solution for you.

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psychology, counselor, mental health therapist, mental health clinician, therapy, psychotherapist clinician, psychiatrist, psychiatric

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This position starts available on: Sat, 09 Nov 2013 01:38:19 GMT

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