Physician / Psychologist / California / Locum or Permanent / Clinical Psychologist Job

Overview VHS is seeking Clinical Psychologists for full-time opportunities in Lemoore, CA. 1099 Independent Contractor Options : $118 / hr as 1099 Malpractice provided Self-Employed tax exempt benefits & deductions W-2 Pay Package also available Responsibilities Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 9 hours between 7 : 30am and 4 : 30pm, to include a 1 hour lunch break No Weekends, No Holidays No Call, No Call-Back Job Specific Position Duties : The duties include, but are 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. Mental Health Clinic : The HCW shall provide services within the scope of the clinical privileges granted by the MTF Director, the applicable duties provided in the basic contract, and the following : ? Utilize Behavioral Health Data Portal (BHDP). ? Provide therapeutic treatment and evaluation of patients. ? Work closely with clinical staff and / or base personnel regarding patient awareness of mental health wellness programs (addictions, stress management, group therapies, etc). ? Perform clinical evaluations including administration and interpretation of psychological, neuropsychological, cognitive and personality tests, and provide clinical consultation regarding selection of psychological testing. Hornet Health Clinic : The HCW shall provide services within the scope of the clinical privileges granted by the MTF Director, the applicable duties provided in the basic contract, and the following : ? Work closely with clinical staff and / or base personnel regarding patient awareness of mental and behavioral health wellness programs (addictions, stress management, group therapies). ? Deliver records and reports required to document procedures performed and care provided utilizing the Health Maintenance Strategies Manual (HMSI) standards. ? Serve as advisor and consultant to other staff in the specialized areas of clinical psychology to include comprehensive psychological evaluations, diagnosis, treatment, and military duty dispositions. ? Conduct clinical staff education when requested or warranted to enhance knowledge, understanding, awareness and screening, identification, treatment and monitoring of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and other combat and non-combat related disorders. ? Provide consultative behavioral health care for all enrollees in the Fleet Centered Medical Home Port (FCMP) using evidence-based interventions and Clinical Practice Guidelines where appropriate for treating behavioral health problems. Provide timely and succinct feedback to primary care physicians and / or PCMs regarding consultations findings and recommendations. ? Apply the biopsycho-social model of assessment to care provided. Present recommended treatment plans to the treatment teams (i.e. physicians, social workers, psychologists, Corpsmen and nursing staff as appropriate). ? Assess psychological state and use psycho-diagnostic evaluations and psychotherapy. ? Provide concise documentation of care and recommendations in patient s electronic medical record in no less than 24 hours after the patient is seen. ? Develop and participates in group medical appointments including Shared Medical Appointments (SMA) and Drop-In Group Medical Appointments (DlGMA) as requested by the Primary Care Manager (PCM). ? May be required travel local and / or national meetings or conferences. ? Provide recommendations for appropriate military duty dispositions, e.g. full duty, limited duty. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications : Education : PhD or PsyD from an APA accredited program; completion of an APA accredited internship Experience : Minimum 2 years experience, within the past 3 years, or as required to meet clinical competency requirements License : Active, unrestricted license in any state Board Certification : N / A Life Support Certifications : BLS Security : Must be able to pass a Government background check and obtain a Government security clearance. VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO ) / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities / E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply