Psychologist - Case Management Consultant

About the role

Promoting Opportunities, Supporting Choices. At North Bay Regional Center, (NBRC) we believe that all people with developmental disabilities should have the same opportunities as are available to all other citizens. As one of the 21 nonprofit Regional Centers throughout California, we offer a comprehensive program supporting the needs of our communities, provided by driven and passionate employees who ensure that we achieve our goals daily.

Responsibilities

• Determine eligibility for individuals suspected of having an intellectual and/or developmental disability.
• Participate as part of an interdisciplinary team for clinical consultations with NBRC Service Coordinators.
• Aid in reviewing and coding the CDER for psychiatric and medical diagnoses.
• Aid NBRC Service Coordinators with forensic issues, such as writing and reviewing court reports including sections of the 1370, diversion and 6500 reports.
• Aid with the appeals process in regards to eligibility disputes.
• Direct special projects.
• Provide community education and development of enhanced clinical resources.
• Supervise interns, if needed.

Requirements

Ph.D. or Doctorate in Psychology, with 2 years experience in testing/diagnostic evaluation of people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, physical handicaps or emotional disorders, orPh.D. or Doctorate in Psychology, with 3 years case management or clinical experience at North Bay Regional Center.

Qualifications

Minimum educational qualifications may not be waived. Minimum experience and qualifications may be waived depending on the agency’s need for specialized skills (such as language abilities).

Skills

Ability to provide personal automobile transportation, or access to another form of reliable transportation, during and after working hours.

Benefits

• CalPERS Retirement Plan.
• CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, with generous employer contributions.
• Dental Insurance, with zero cost for employee only coverage.
• Vision Insurance, with $5/month employee cost share for employee only coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care.
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance.
• Generous vacation and sick accrual policies.
• Employee Referral Reward Program.
• 16 Paid Agency Holidays/year.
• CalPERS 457 Supplemental Retirement Plan.

Pay

$118,452 - $130,608 with opportunities for 5% increases annually.

Schedule

8-hour shift. Day shift. Monday to Friday.