Counseling Psychologist - Higher Ed. jobs in San Diego, 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.

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 additional protection, security, and support for both your career and your life away from work. We offer competitive salaries/pay, fantastic benefits including comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts and more.

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 our community's patients.

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. As a trusted expert, you will have the autonomy to evaluate their care needs and provide invaluable determinations and recommendations for their ongoing care, making a profound impact on their 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. Embracing this hybrid position allows you to enjoy the best of both worlds. If you're more inclined towards a part-time remote work, we currently have a couple of (PRN) Telehealth Clinical Evaluator positions availble..

Job Responsibilities

• Perform precise pre-admission screenings, evaluations, and patient determinations through comprehensive clinical assessments.
• Ensure strict adherence to essential workflows, including revisiting patient records based on feedback from the psychiatrist.
• Leverage your clinical expertise to make accurate diagnoses, taking into account psychological and behavioral complexities.
• Foster effective collaboration with a diverse range of healthcare professionals, patients, families, and support networks.
• Communicate information clearly and effectively through various mediums to individuals and groups.
• Analyze psychological, emotional, behavioral, and physical functioning to formulate well-founded recommendations for the level of care required.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Efficiently prioritize and execute tasks with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring optimal outcomes.

Required Qualifications and Experince

• Active unrestricted licensure in the state of California in a healthcare or related field. Eligible licenses may include (LCSW), (LMFT), (LPCC), (RN), (Nurse Practitioner), or (Psychologist).
• Minimum of two to three years of recent experience, within the last five years, in assessing and diagnosing individuals with mental/psychiatric disorders. This includes handling complex differential diagnoses related to substance use, medical conditions, cognitive issues, and dementia.
• Minimum of one to two year of direct experience working with individuals who have intellectual disabilities or related conditions.
• Experience with geriatric populations is highly desirable.

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

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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.