Sentiero Licensed Psychologist San Diego, CA · Full time Company website

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Job Summary

The roles and responsibilities of a Licensed Psychologist at Sentiero consist of the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral health disorders. Modalities of treatment offered at Sentiero include individual, group, and family psychotherapy, as well as psychological, neuropsychological, and psychoeducational assessment of children, adolescents, and adults. Additional opportunities include supervision of psychology trainees, didactics, attendance at team meetings, program development, and consultation with internal staff and agency stakeholders.

Essential Functions (contingent upon education, training, and interest)

• Individual, group, parent, couples, and/or family psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and adults
• Perform psychological, psychoeducational, and neuropsychological assessments 
• Diagnostic assessments and the development of treatment plans 
• Advocacy for children, parents, families, underserved, and diverse populations
• Creation of workshops/seminars for community stakeholders
• Provide referrals for auxiliary services, assessments, and/or additional treatment when necessary
• Coordinate with stakeholders and treatment team members regarding care
• Complete necessary billing, clinical, and administrative documentation in a timely manner
• Ensure all services are completed according to relevant ethical and professional standards
• Individual and group supervision of trainees
• Conduct or engage in professional development/didactics
• Consultation with colleagues

Knowledge, Skill, and Experience

• Doctoral Degree in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology
• Successful completion of APA-Accredited Predoctoral Internship 
• Licensure as a Psychologist from the California Board of Psychology
• Adherence to legal and ethical standards put forth by APA and state board
• Engagement in personal psychotherapy preferred
• Supervision, training, coursework in psychoanalytic psychotherapy preferred
• Commitment and demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team and diverse populations
• Experience conducting psychological assessment batteries, interpretation, and report writing
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to multi-task, plan, and prioritize work
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Personal agency and independent initiation of tasks
• Self-awareness and self-assertion 
• Flexible and collaborative in a team environment 
• Appropriate discretion and judgment

Fringe Benefits

• Anthem Blue Cross Medical (HMO/PPO), Vision, and $50,000 of term Life Insurance for employees paid at 50% by the employer
• Option to add dependents on their insurance plan (100% of the premium paid by the employee)
• Employees are provided 40 hours of sick time
• Four-day, flexible workweeks
• Employees have access to a plethora of clinical resources
• Opportunities for paid travel expenses and attendance at philanthropic trips and/or professional development/networking in the community (e.g., San Diego Psychoanalytic Center; C4 Foundation; Navy SEAL Foundation)
• Most administrative, operational, and billing aspects of private practice are covered by Sentiero's Administrative and Operations Assistants 
• ·Assistance with credentialing with insurance companies
• Consistent source of referrals

Research Opportunities

Involvement in program development research with the Charles Humphrey Keating IV Foundation (C4 Foundation), a nonprofit supporting and strengthening active-duty Navy SEALs and their families. Research tasks will be delegated by Dr. Emily Kierce, C4 Foundation Scientific Advisory Board Member.

Application Instructions

Required application materials addressed to Dr. Kierce: (1) Completed Sentiero Application for Employment (please combine and submit the completed application and letter of intent as one document); (2) Letter of Intent indicating experience related to goodness of fit at Sentiero and clinical interests aligned with the organization; (3) Curriculum Vitae; and (4) Name, email, and telephone number of three professional references familiar with your clinical work.