Psychologist - Client Services Consultant

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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.

Who We Serve:
North Bay Regional Center provides advocacy, services, support, and care coordination to children and adults diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in Napa, Sonoma and Solano counties.

North Bay Regional Center serves over 12,000 people living within the geographic boundaries of Napa, Sonoma and Solano counties. We partner with community-based organizations and agencies to empower our clients to thrive and live as independently as possible within the geographically, culturally, and ethnically diverse communities we serve.

We are a nonprofit private corporation that contracts with the Department of Developmental Services to coordinate services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and NBRC is committed to being a culturally and linguistically competent agency, striving to provide the services that our diverse clients and families need in their unique circumstances.

Note: Bilingual Spanish/English skills are preferred.

DEFINITION:

Provides services to persons with developmental disabilities; participates as part of an interdisciplinary team for clinical consultations with case managers; supervises interns; directs special projects; provides community education.

NATURE OF WORK:

• Under the general administrative direction of the Intake Department Manager provides services to persons with developmental disabilities; participates as part of an interdisciplinary team for clinical consultations with case managers; supervises interns; directs special projects; provides community education and development of enhanced clinical resources; assists in reviewing and coding the CDER for Psychiatric and medical diagnoses; assists Service Coordinators with forensic issues including writing and reviewing court reports including conservatorship, 1370, diversion and 6500 reports.
• The Psychologist provides direct psychometric testing and psychological evaluation of clients or assesses existing psychological evaluations to determine eligibility for regional center services. You may instruct center staff and non-psychologist vendors in psychological theory, diagnostic procedures and treatment modalities and perform court-ordered evaluations and may respond to after-hours emergencies.
• The Psychologist may provide consultation to case managers and clinical staff on the psychological aspects of developmental disabilities; may participate in the interdisciplinary team client evaluation and planning process; may provide consultation to staff, and to clients and their families concerning the client's psychological status, progress and needs; may participate in in-service training and community education programs to meet educational needs regarding the psychological aspects of developmental disabilities; and monitors and reviews programs at behaviorally-oriented facilities upon request. Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ph.D. or Doctorate in Psychology, with 2 years’ experience in testing/diagnostic evaluation of people with developmental disabilities, physical handicaps or emotional disorders.
• Ph.D. or Doctorate in Psychology, with 3 years of case management or clinical experience at North Bay Regional Center.
• Preference will be given to psychologists licensed through the Board of Medical Examiners.
• Minimum qualifications may be waived depending on the agency’s need for specialized skills (such as language abilities).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Fluency in a language in addition to English is desirable and may be required.
• The ability to provide personal automobile transportation during working hours and after-hours emergencies, or access to another form of reliable transportation that meets these minimum requirements. Legal automobile liability insurance required.

A note regarding NBRC’s expectations regarding remote, hybrid, and home-based work:

All employment at NBRC requires face-to-face, in-person interactions with NBRC clients, family members, community, and co-workers. Candidates for employment must live within commute distance to their preferred NBRC office, as well as the geographical location of their assigned clients. While 100% remote work is not available to NBRC employees, a hybrid work arrangement with a blend of in-office and home-based work may be available for new employees after successfully demonstrating achievement of performance expectations following at least 3 months of in-office work.

Benefits:

At NBRC, we offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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.
• 15 Paid Agency Holidays/year.
• CalPERS 457 Supplemental Retirement Plan.

Bilingual language differential:

• For those speaking, reading and writing other than English - $200 per month.
• For those speaking a language other than English - $150 per month.
• For those using American Sign Language - $200 per month.

Salary Range: $96,360 - $133,788 with opportunities for 5% increases annually.

North Bay Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Schedule:

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

We offer great benefits! • CalPERS Retirement Plan • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, all with generous employer cost-share contributions • CalPERS 457 and Roth Voluntary Plans • Flexible Spending Accounts • 100% employer-paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance • Blend of Remote Work and In-Office Work available for many positions • Paid time off, including agency holidays, vacation, sick, and more • Employees at NBRC are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program • Flexible work schedules • Bilingual benefit (if applicable to position) Follow us on Social Media You can make a difference!