RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: • Individual, group, family, and milieu therapy with chronic pain patients • Psychological assessment for a Chronic Pain Program and outpatient psychology services • Working with an inter-disciplinary team of psychologists, physical therapists, physicians, wellness instructors, dietitians, and patient care coordinators • Providing behavioral interventions with patients • Facilitate process-oriented groups and groups on wellness, mindfulness, and Chronic Pain psychology • Perform interventions, lectures and family meetings related to the Chronic Pain Program • Initiate and maintain a variety of progress notes, reports and other required documentation • Administer, score and interpret a variety of psychological tests • Develop and provide in-service trainings to professional and support staff • Identify and evaluate normal and abnormal behavior tendencies, diagnose, classify and report an appropriate prognosis • Prepare and implement an effective psychological treatment plan • Lead and participate in a multi-disciplinary treatment team
REQUIREMENTS: Spanish speaking desirable but not required Completion of license-eligible doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology Possession of a valid Psychological Assistant registration issued by the State of California Board of Psychology, or ability to be registered prior to commencement of position. SKILLS: Serves as a key member of the primary care team Plan and implement appropriate and effective treatment methods Communicate effectively in both oral and written form Conduct effective and appropriate individual and group psycho-education and psychotherapy Train others at various levels of expertise in the concepts and theories of the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness Prepare and present a variety of reports of both professional and administrative nature Establish and maintain effective work relationships with the administrative staff and treatment team
Please call Dr. Kimsey at 707-592-8774 or email [email protected]