JBCT Psychologist & Program Director
Company: Wellpath
Location: Oak View
Posted on: July 30, 2022
Job Description:
Why Wellpath: Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about
taking care of people - our patients, our staff and our partners.
We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and
healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical
environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an
autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education,
training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is
meant to be and strives to "Always Do The Right Thing!" About this
role: Under the direction of the Health Services Administrator
(HSA), Program Manager (PM), or higher licensed health
professional, the Psychologist/Program Director is a licensed
Psychologist in California who is responsible for the oversight of
the Jail Based Competency Treatment (JBCT) program operations, as
well as the primary staff to assess and evaluate for competency
restoration for approximately 5 patients. The Psychologist/Program
Director will provide supervision to a small staff, be the primary
designee for communications between JBCT stakeholders (the
Sheriff's Office, Department of State Hospitals [DSH], the courts,
etc.), monitor program outcomes and success, maintain Policy &
Procedure compliance, and provide all competency assessments. What
you bring to the table: Education:
- PhD or PsyD with Licensure as Psychologist in state of
employment.Experience:
- One + years of experience as a licensed Psychologist in the
state of employment.
- Previous correctional/detention facility
experienceLicenses/Certifications:
- Licensure as Psychologist in state of employment
- Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS certification
through AHACompliance:
- Must 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. What you
will do: Program Director:
- Provide general oversight and ensure program compliance to
align with the DSH and company Policy & Procedure (P&P)
Manuel.
- Act as the primary designee to communicate with JBCT partners
such as the DSH, Sheriff's Office and local courts.
- Work cooperatively with the Sheriff's Office team and foster
supportive relationships between staff and Sheriff's
Deputies/Officers.
- Conduct monthly audits with the support of the Administrative
Assistant to guarantee program adherence.
- Manage personnel using corrective action when needed with the
assistance of the HSA/PM.
- Lead the weekly Treatment Team meeting, review patient
Treatment Plans, and provide leadership as it relates to patient
admissions, transfers, discharges, etc.
- Complete the initial DSH Screening Form for incoming patients
and waitlisted patients, after reviewing the Population Management
Unit (PMU) commitment packet.
- Read, approve, and sign-off of all reports and communications
going to court.
- Provide clinical support to the Clinician and Trainer, as
needed.
- Regularly attend groups within the milieu to ensure program
adherence and sound delivery of clinical treatment and ensure
milieu schedule adherence.
- Coordinate IMO/ALJ processes, as needed.
- Fill in for Clinician and/or Trainer as needed to include daily
sick calls, daily or weekly psych-educational groups, daily or
weekly competency educational training groups, etc.
- Document all findings in inmates health record providing
written summaries of history and treatment course or other
documentation requirements as outlined by company and Facility, as
needed.
- May assist in the job shadow portion of the interview process
of potential staff.
- May assist in orientation and training of new
employees.Psychologist:
- Strict adherence to Department of State Hospital and company
Policy & Procedure (P&P) Manual as it relates to the duties of
the Psychologist.
- Use approved psychological testing measures to assess and
re-assess patients every 30 days; comply with the reporting statues
for the court.
- Assessment of cognitive impairment as needed and administer
corresponding psychologist tests approved by DSH to determine
cognitive functioning and ability to learn and be successful with
JBCT.
- If malingering is suspected, administer proper and approved
tests to determine treatment course.
- Keen awareness of and adherence to timely submission of court
reports per the reporting statues is required.
- Strict adherence to DSH and company P&P, as it relates to
all psychologist duties and functions.
- Participate in weekly Treatment Team meetings, and provide
clinical support and/or guidance, as needed.
- Appropriate documentation and charting of interactions with
patients in health record, if outside assessment parameters.
- Establish a weekly "Doctor's Group" within the milieu, as
needed.
- Participate in any coordination of IMO/ALJ processes.
- Work cooperatively with the Sheriff's Office team and foster
supportive relationships between staff and Sheriff's
Deputies/Officers.
- Document all findings in inmates record providing written
summaries of history and treatment course or other documentation
requirements as outlined by company and Facility, as needed.
- May assist in the job shadow portion of the interview process
of potential staff.
- May assist in orientation and training of new employees.
- Demonstrated ability to work on a computer including but not
limited to: using the Internet, Microsoft Office products and
Electronic Medical Record system
- Ability to touch type on a keyboard, operate basic office
equipment including but not limited to using mouse and/or stylus to
do electronic health documentation records
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent knowledge of emergency care methods and
procedures
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and
procedures and willingness to follow them at all times
- Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions and the blood
borne pathogen rules
- Knowledge of 1370/IST patients and treatment
- Leadership and management experience
- Identifies problems in a timely manner and skillfully gathers
and analyzes information then practically and creatively resolves
problems.
- Maintains a professional attitude while communicating and
speaking with colleagues, patients and clients at all times,
maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas, and
exhibits willingness to try new things.
- Speaks effectively and professionally, speaks clearly and
persuasively in positive or negative situations and demonstrates
group presentation skills.
- Develops professionally written communications, edits work for
spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively, and can
read and interpret written information.
- Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently,
and develops realistic action plans.
- Demonstrates accuracy thoroughness and monitors own work to
ensure quality.
- Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing
demands, and can deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected
events.
- Follows through with commitments, is consistently at work and
on time, can be counted on by others, is continuously productive,
follows instructions, responds to management direction, and
solicits feedback to improve performance.
- Promotes and personally observes safety and security
procedures, uses equipment and materials properly and takes
necessary action to report incidences.
- Stays compliant with job applicable license(s) and/or
certification(s), attends staff meetings and all required monthly,
quarterly and annual trainings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.Wellpath is an
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer Our investment in
you:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plan options
- Time off & leave benefits
- 401K
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Parental benefits
- Perks and discounts
- And more available here
Keywords: Wellpath, Ventura , JBCT Psychologist & Program Director, Executive , Oak View, California
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