Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PhD, PsyD) Per Diem – Hybrid in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Gunn Psychological Services, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Clinical Psychologist to join our team in Rancho Cordova, CA.
Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. You will quickly build rapport with patients and coordinate care with internal and external providers by forming excellent provider-patient alliances. The Psychologist position is in an outpatient clinical setting where you will interact directly with patients.
If you are located in Rancho Cordova, CA, you will have the flexibility to work from home and in the office in this hybrid role* as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conduct individual, family or group therapy sessions based on ethical and medical necessity guidelines
- Develop and coordinate a clinical treatment program for the diagnosis, treatment, or referral of patients presenting mental health conditions
- Conduct psychological assessments and interpret results
- Involve patient and/or family in treatment planning as appropriate
- Lead crisis intervention methods and provide insight into the development of functional assessments and behavioral intervention plans
- Complete clinical documentation according to policy
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- Active and unrestricted (PhD, PsyD) license in the state of practice
- 2+ years of experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals, families and groups
- Ability to commute to the location in-person
Preferred Qualifications:
- Comfortable working with a wide range of clinical presentations
- Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation – Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EMRs)
- Significant experience evaluating adults and/or children in an outpatient clinical setting
- Comfortable completing diagnostic assessments, general psychiatric testing, and providing direct therapy in an outpatient clinical setting
- Knowledge and experience in providing neuropsychological, CBT, and other evidence-based interventions
- Experience with health psychology
- Ability to represent the practice in community presentations and lectures, if desired
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Additional Job Detail Information
Requisition Number 2252714
Business Segment Optum
Employee Status Temporary
Job Level Individual Contributor
Travel No
Country: US
Overtime Status Non-exempt
Schedule Full-time
Shift Day Job
Telecommuter Position No
Similar Jobs:
Our Hiring Process
We want you to know what our hiring process looks like. Watch the video and find out what to expect along the way.
What It’s Like
Watch the video and hear how our employees describe what it’s like to work here in Customer Service.
Careers at Optum
If you want to use your abilities to help us challenge the status quo and achieve on our ambitious mission, this is the right place for you. We are creating and delivering quality health care solutions that deeply impact the health care system. And this means opportunities for people like you to grow and innovate with us.
Closing the GAP
Our team members help close the gap in health care. Take a closer look and see how Lisa helps members navigate a complex health care system.