JBCT Psychologist & Program Director

Company: Recovery Solutions
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Compensation Range: $185,103.36 - $205,670.4 / yearYou Matter: Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture Excellent career growth opportunitiesJoin us and find a career that supports: Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging Autonomy in a warm team environment Growth and trainingPerks and BenefitsIn addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching Company paid life insurance Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA) Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.Why Us:Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to Always Do The Right Thing!, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.How you make a difference:The Psychologist/Program Director position is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Jail Based Competency Treatment (JBCT) program and serving as the primary staff member to assess and evaluate patients for competency restoration. In addition, the Psychologist/Program Director will provide supervision to a small staff, act as the primary liaison between JBCT stakeholders, monitor program outcomes, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures. This licensed Psychologist in California will report to the Health Services Administrator (HSA) or Program Manager (PM) and will be responsible for providing all competency assessments.Key Responsibilities:Program Director: Oversee and ensure program compliance with DSH and company policies. Communicate with JBCT partners and work collaboratively with Sheriffs Office team. Manage personnel and conduct monthly audits to ensure program adherence. Lead Treatment Team meetings, review patient treatment plans and complete initial DSH Screening Forms. Provide clinical support, attend milieu groups, and document all findings in inmate's health record.Psychologist: Adhere strictly to DSH and company P&P Manual for all psychologist duties and functions. Use approved testing measures for patient assessment and report findings per court reporting statues. Conduct cognitive impairment assessments and administer approved tests for suspected malingering. Participate in weekly Treatment Team meetings, establish Doctor's Group, and provide clinical support. Work collaboratively with Sheriffs Office team, document findings in patient records, and assist with staff interview/orientation.Qualifications & Requirements:EducationPhD or PsyD with Licensure as Psychologist in state of employment.ExperienceOne + years of experience as a licensed Psychologist in the state of employment.Previous correctional/detention facility experienceLicenses/CertificationsLicensure as Psychologist in state of employmentCurrent (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS certification through AHAComplianceMust obtain and maintain security clearance throughout the course of employment.Must pass background investigation conducted by the Company and/or Facility as a requisite for initial and or continued employment.May be required to undergo reasonable suspicion testing for being under the influence of controlled substances, including prescription, legal, and illegal substances, including marijuana.Must undergo security training and orientation on Facility Safety Policies and Procedures.Must follow county facility policies and procedures.We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer:We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesnt seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.by Jobble

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