Psychologist - M.A. jobs in El Cajon, CA

 Following a 2022 merger of CNSI and Kepro, Acentra Health combines clinical services, technology solutions, and data analytics to accelerate better health outcomes. This is a great time to join our team of passionate individuals working together to pursue the most effective solutions to today’s complex healthcare challenges. Our culture is fueled by passion and driven by purpose.

Position Overview

Join our team as a (PASRR) Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Clinical Evaluator and be an instrumental force in reshaping healthcare and enriching the lives of patients in our communities.

In this role, you will lead the charge by performing comprehensive, in-person clinical assessments on individuals dealing with mental illness and intellectual disabilities. These assessments often take place in a variety of settings, including nursing homes, communities, and hospitals within San Diego and surrounding areas. As a trusted expert, you will have the autonomy to evaluate their care needs and provide invaluable determinations and recommendations for their ongoing level of care, helping to improve patient's well being and enhane thier quality of life.

This is a Full Time - Hybrid role that will entail working from your home office while also dedicating a portion of your day to fieldwork, involving travel to patients within your surrounding counties and in proximity to your residence. Must be open to covering the San Diego, CA. Embracing this hybrid position offers the best of both worlds. Furthermore, if you're interested in a Part-Time role, we also offer (PRN) positions that may requires availability to work weekends.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, including pre-admission screenings and evaluations, to determine the precise level of support and care needed by patients.
• Leverage your clinical expertise to make accurate diagnoses, taking into account psychological and behavioral complexities.
• Analyze psychological, emotional, behavioral, and physical functioning to formulate well-founded recommendations for the level of care required.
• Ensure strict adherence to essential workflows, including revisiting patient records based on feedback from the doctors and psychiatrist.
• Foster effective collaboration with a diverse range of healthcare professionals, patients, families, and support networks.
• Efficiently prioritize and execute tasks with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring optimal outcomes.

Required Qualifications, Skills, Knolwedge and Experience

• Active unrestricted licensure in the state of California in a healthcare or related field. Eligible licenses may include (LCSW), (LMFT), (LPCC), (Nurse Practitioner), or (Psychologist).
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in diagnosing and assessing individuals with mental/psychiatric disorders. This includes handling complex differential diagnoses related to substance use, medical conditions, cognitive issues, and dementia.
• Minimum two or more years of direct experience working with individuals who have intellectual disabilities or related conditions.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with geriatric populations is highly desirable.
• Communicate information clearly and effectively through various mediums to individuals and groups.
• Proficient working with PC/Computers, Microsoft Office, adept at navigating internal software applications, databases, managing multiple screens, and performing data entry.

Singularly Focused. Mission Driven.  

Accelerating Better Outcomes is our Mantra! We are mission-driven to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact.

We do this through our people.

You will have meaningful work that genuinely improves people's lives across the country. We are a company that cares about our employees, and we give you the tools and encouragement you need to achieve the finest work of your career.

Benefits are a key component of your rewards package. Our benefits are designed to provide you with additional protection, security, and support for both your career and your life away from work. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts, and more.

Compensation

The compensation for this role is $85,000 - $90,000 annual salary. Based on our compensation program, an applicant’s position placement in the pay range will depend on various considerations, such as years of applicable experience and skill level. Thank you.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Acentra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We know your time is valuable and we thank you for applying for this position. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those who are chosen to advance in our interview process will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Acentra Health and invite you to apply to future openings that may be of interest. Best of luck in your search!

~ The Acentra Health Talent Acquisition Team