Psychologist

Psychologist  

Location: Long Beach, CA
Schedule: Full Time

Position Summary 

Make a difference in the lives of adults facing serious mental health challenges. Our Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital is hiring a Licensed Psychologist to join our collaborative team of psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers. In this role, you’ll conduct clinical assessments, provide crisis intervention, and guide patients on their recovery journey. 

Key Responsibilities 

• May conduct clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
• May provide individual and group therapy to adult inpatients.
• Facilitate psychoeducation and skills-based therapy group as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and social workers in treatment planning.
• Assist with crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, and discharge planning.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation.
• Understanding of patients' rights, LPS statuses, seclusion and restraint process.
• Oversee LPS mandates for staff and facility.

Performance Expectations 

• Complete assessments within required regulations time frames.
• Individual therapy as assigned.
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.

• Submit documentation within 24 hours of service delivery.
• Facilitate LPS training and management for staff.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D or Psy.D) in clinical or counseling psychology.
• Current and active state license as a psychologist.
• LPS experience in inpatient psychiatric or hospital settings.
• Strong skills in assessment, crisis intervention, and evidence-based therapy.
• Demonstrate ability to remain calm, composed, and effective in high-stress or crisis situations.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across disciplines and departments.
• Prior experience using Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems for documentation and coordination of care.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, or other languages commonly spoken by the patient population
• Knowledge of HIPAA, Title 22, and other applicable regulatory standards
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care principles and culturally responsive practices

Special Conditions 

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of Live Scan fingerprinting, background check clearance, and verification of required licenses, certifications, and education
• Satisfactory completion of professional reference checks
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Ocean View does not provide visa sponsorship for certain roles unless otherwise specified
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), The Joint Commission, and HIPAA standards
• Compliance with all required health screenings and immunizations in accordance with regulatory guidelines and facility policy, which may include tuberculosis (TB) testing, N95 fit testing, annual trainings, and proof of vaccination for certain communicable diseases
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts as needed, based on operational or patient care needs.