INTRODUCTION:

Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center’s Conditional Release Program (CONREP) is seeking a Psychologist to fulfill the role of Forensic Clinician in its Satellite, Statewide Transitional Residential Treatment Program (STRP). This residential program provides court and parole mandated treatment and supervision to individuals committed as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity, Offender with a Mental Health Disorder, or Incompetent to Stand Trial.

The STRP clinical team is a leader in providing compassionate and effective mental health treatment, and risk management to under-served and over-represented populations in forensic settings. As a member of the team, you will have access to a leadership team comprised of seasoned experts who are invested in each team member’s professional growth and access to a robust didactic training program that has been expanded to other CONREP programs throughout California. Gateways Satellite offers mental health professionals a unique professional environment where staff are stimulated, challenged, and supported in the work they do.

Candidates must be bilingual in English and Spanish to be considered for this role.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Forensic Clinician - Psychologist must have a Psy.D. or Ph.D., from an accredited university and be licensed or license eligible. The responsibilities of the position include providing forensically focused individual and group therapy, home visits, crisis intervention, case management services, and urine screens, to an adult forensic population. Documentation on all services provided must be submitted within 24-hours of service delivery. Clinical staff participates in all meetings and supervision activities. Assists with any other project as indicated by the Program Director or Program Coordinator as needed. Must maintain a clear criminal record for continued employment eligibility.

ESSENTIALS DUTIES

• Working knowledge of mental status examinations and current diagnostic manual.
• Knowledge of psychiatric mental health theories and practices.
• Individual and group treatment with clients who present a variety of psychopathologies.
• Ability to function as both the primary therapist and member of multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Ability to accurately observe and document client’s behaviors and treatment sessions.
• Ability to accurately assess statements and behaviors of clients for evidence of antisocial behavior.
• Ability to handle encounters with clients who may be unstable, angry, hostile, agitated, or intoxicated, by alcohol or street drugs, in an appropriate, effective, and sage manner.
• Crisis intervention for assessing and de-escalating aggressive/assaultive behavior.
• Knowledge and understanding of human relationships.
• Ability to work and relate effectively with visitors, police, and community members.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish, both verbally and in writing. (For designated bilingual Spanish position only)
• Excellent writing skills.
• Ability to utilize feedback effectively.
• Computer skills (Ability to learn Electronic Records Program and other company computer programs)
• Computer skills in word process for creating and typing court reports or other related documents.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES

• Doctor’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, or related area from an accredited university.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Eligible for licensure, according to California Board of Psychology, and or psychological assistant or registered psychologist waiver.
• Knowledge of medications, working knowledge of current diagnostic manual.
• Clinical experience in provision of individual or group treatment and training with multi-racial (ethnic) populations.
• (License must be obtained within 3-years from start of employment)
• Bilingual Proficiency: Must be professionally fluent in written and spoken Spanish and English.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Community Care Licensing (CCL) background clearance.
• Valid California Driver’s license.
• TB clearance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• To perform this job you must be able to carry out all essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
• Employee will be required to lift and/or move unassisted up to 25 pounds.

As you consider taking the next step in your career, these are some of the exciting and competitive benefits we offer:

• Student loan forgiveness qualifying employer
• Flexible work schedule (9/80)
• Medical and dental insurance
• PTO for vacation, sick time, bereavement, and personal holidays
• Bilingual Bonus pay per hour, when applicable
• License Incentive of $2.40 on base pay rate per hour
• Eligible to attend the annual Forensic Mental Health Association of California (FMHAC) Conference for free
• Work alongside a talented, collaborative and compassionate interdisciplinary team
• Receive professional development support from a supportive management team, and more!