Clinical Psychologist - Full Time
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Job Description
Clinical Psychologist - Full Time
Clinical Ladder eligible
Position Summary
The Behavioral Health Clinical Psychologist for the Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic provides quality and organized psychotherapy (individual, group and family) and social services for identified clients and families, with special emphasis on treatment and discharge planning needs.
This position maintains accurate and up-to-date knowledge of all relevant regulations and standards regarding the provision of behavioral health services, and implementation of treatment and discharge planning.
The BH Clinical Psychologist assures the quality provision of services, collection/maintenance of data, and discharge planning/aftercare are all according to CVH policies and procedures.
This position will also demonstrate professional/ethical behavior and support the philosophy of the Behavioral Health department, as well as CVH at all times.
Position Requirements
Minimum Education
- · Doctorate degree in psychology from an accredited Graduate School or a degree that supports an alternative acceptable licensure.
License Required
- · Psy.D. or Ph.D. full unrestricted licensure acceptable.
Certificate Required
- · BLS Certification (or able to obtain within 90-days of hire).
- · Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification (or able to obtain within 90-days of hire).
Credential Required
- · Ability to be credentialed with all CVH payors within six (6) months of hire.
Minimum Work Experience
- · Three (3) years of clinical experience providing individual, group and/or family therapy, including crisis intervention/management.
- · Outpatient clinic and/or IOP experience preferred.
- · Must meet any applicable state certification standards.
- · Demonstrated skills in the areas of de-escalation, negotiation, communication (verbal and written), conflict resolution, interdisciplinary collaboration, care/case management, creative problem solving, and critical thinking.
- · Knowledge of community mental health resources, knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid practices and insurance requirements as these relate to continuing care.
- · Knowledge of outpatient behavioral health services, including community and organizational resources, and client care process.
- · Knowledge of medications commonly used in mental health and familiarity with medical terminology and conditions as these impact treatment and discharge needs.
- · Basic knowledge of quality improvement/utilization management relating to third-party payers.
- · Organizational, verbal, interpersonal, client relations, analytical, grammar/spelling, reading/comprehension of written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, and computer skills.
- · Knowledge of effective individual and team communication techniques.
- · Knowledge of corporate compliance practices.
Position Essential Functions
Client Care
- · Assess clients to develop individualized plan for care, provide treatment, evaluate the effectiveness of treatment, and facilitate discharge planning/aftercare.
- · Gather information from various sources to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of client’s individualized plan related to their condition(s), presentation/participation within the program, and reaching outcomes and goals.
- · Manage time and caseload effectively. Completes all paperwork in a timely manner.
- · Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients, ensure confidentiality is maintained, and adhere to all local, state, and federal privacy laws related to the practice of mental health and substance abuse.
- · Conduct support groups (both internal and external) as requested.
- · Conduct patient testing and assessment as determined appropriate by clinic management in accordance with skills and training.
- · Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to evaluate the medical, mental, emotional, and physical conditions of clients.
Education/Regulations
- · Participate in regular treatment team meetings and clinical supervision.
- · Maintain required Continuing Education (CEU) connected to state license.
- · Represent the program at educational meetings as requested by management.
- · Work cooperatively with management to ensure that all relevant local, state, and federal regulations and standards are met, including state licensure requirements.
- BENEFITS: If you are scheduled to work part-time at least 20 hours per week and full-time at least 32 hours per week, you are eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.
- NO STATE INCOME TAX
- Hometown Health Medical, EyeMed Vision, Guardian Dental and Flexible Spending Account.
- Vanguard 401(k) with match.
- Employer paid Care Flight Membership for your household (full-time employees) (A Division of REMSA).
- Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
- Unum Supplemental Insurance (Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term & Long Term Disability).
- Earned Time Off, Sick Leave and Paid Holidays.
- Nevada 529 College Fund.
- Unum Employee Assistance Program.
- Employer paid Credit monitoring and Identity Theft Program through CyberScout.
- Tuition Reimbursement, Clinical Ladder* & HRSA Loan Repayment Program* (*for qualifying positions).
- Priority Childcare Enrollment with the Boys and Girls Club of Western NV for ages 9 months+.
- Paid Volunteer Hours for staff to help in the community.
- and More...
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We Look Forward to Welcoming You to Our Team!!
Monday-Friday 8a-5p
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Psychologist provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy while managing treatment and discharge planning for outpatient clients. They are responsible for assessing client needs, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctorate degree in psychology (Psy.D. or Ph.D.) with full unrestricted licensure. A minimum of three years of clinical experience and relevant certifications such as BLS and Non-violent Crisis Intervention are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Psychologist - Full Time at WASHOE BARTON MEDICAL CLINIC a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychology — ranked against 1,626 active Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Psychologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 30% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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