Job Description
Clinical Psychologist Opportunity
Bestica is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to provide support at healthcare facilities throughout the San Diego, CA area.
Benefits and Details:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
- 10 days PTO
- 11 Paid Federal Holidays
- 401(k)
- Supportive, collaborative work environment
Locations:
Positions are available across various clinical sites in the San Diego region.
Mandatory Qualifications:
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) from an APA-accredited institution
- Completion of an APA-accredited internship in psychology OR a one-year fellowship/residency in health psychology or behavioral medicine
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience within the past 4 years
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a psychologist in any U.S. state, D.C., Guam, Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands
- U.S. Citizen
- Ability to pass a NACI background check
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Practice within state licensing guidelines, APA Ethical Principles, and facility-specific privileges
- Conduct psychological evaluations using clinical interviews, testing, and collateral information
- Establish psychiatric diagnoses in accordance with the DSM
- Provide individual and group psychological treatment and help patients manage illness or injury
- Assist with patient rehabilitation
- Deliver brief, consultation-based services within an integrated primary care model
- Provide timely feedback to primary care managers regarding findings and recommendations
- Assess the appropriateness of primary care–based services and assist with treatment plan implementation
- Develop behavioral health interventions suitable for primary care settings
- Provide brief follow-ups, including relapse-prevention education
- Develop and teach classes promoting psychological and physical well-being
- Document patient care within 24 hours of each encounter
- Participate in group medical appointments, including Shared Medical Appointments (SMA) and Drop-in Group Medical Appointments (DIGMA)
- Offer clinical insight and technical direction for relevant projects at the site of service
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