What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychologist position at ALTA CALIFORNIA REGIONAL CENTER INC?
Description
Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) is seeking a Psychologist at the Sacramento Office location to provide psychological evaluations for developmental disabilities (DD); consult with vendored psychologists, Regional Center Intake and Early Start staff, Service Coordinators, and managers on issues relating to assessment, cognitive functioning, Autism, mental health, and differential diagnosis; perform comprehensive chart reviews related to establishing regional center eligibility; participate on various internal committees and workgroups to provide consultation and training on related DD and mental health issues; occasionally provide court testimony in eligibility appeal cases; occasionally provide internal and external outreach presentations and trainings related to regional center eligibility and developmental disabilities; and maintain all required records in compliance with relevant laws, regulations and ACRC policies.
COMPENSATION
The below is dependent upon experience and education.
- Psychologist I: $37.08 - $52.22/hr.
- Psychologist II: $44.50 - $62.67/hr.
The actual amount offered within this range will depend on a variety of factors including skills and abilities, education, experience, and other relevant job-related factors. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.
SUMMARY OF OUTSTANDING BENEFITS
ACRC offers an excellent working environment and a benefits package to include:
- 90% employer-paid health insurance plus low-cost dependent coverage including domestic partners
- 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance for employees plus dependents
- 100% employer-paid employee life insurance coverage
- 100% employer-paid long term disability coverage
- Flexible benefits pre-tax spending program
- CalPERS employee pension plan; and 457 and 403-B voluntary tax shelter annuities.
OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- 17-22 annual vacation days
- 12 annual sick days
- 14 paid holidays
- Longevity leave
- Employee Assistance Program, and many other generous benefits.
Many of our employees participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
This is intended to represent a general summary of benefit plans and coverages only.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- PhD or PsyD in Psychology
- California license as a psychologist or license-eligible within 2 years;
- Substantial training and professional experience in psychological testing, diagnostic evaluation, and writing psychological reports;
- Excellent writing skills;
- Knowledge of developmental disabilities, administration and interpretation of psychological tests and related statistics, development across the lifespan, clinical psychology, differential diagnosis and clinical formulation;
- and strong analytical and problem-solving ability, clinical judgment, and interpersonal skills.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $37 - $52
