Pediatric Clinical Psychologist

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! 

Organization:

SMF-Sutter Med Foundation- Central

Position Overview:

Sutter Medical Foundation (SMF) is a not-for-profit organization supporting the quality medical services provided by Sutter Medical Group and Sutter North Medical Group and a clinically integrated network (Sutter Physicians Alliance, also known as SPA), which includes Sutter Independent Physicians.

Serving the counties of Amador, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Solano, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba, physicians are dedicated to delivering exceptional care and services, listening to patients’ needs and ensuring that patients play an important role in their health care.

SMF is also committed to delivering quality and convenient care to patients through numerous outpatient services including ambulatory surgery centers, diagnostic imaging, urgent care, home health, laboratories and physical therapy.

Offers diagnostic and treatment interventions to ameliorate the symptoms of acute and chronic psychological dysfunction. Provides face-to-face assessment of patients and as well as treatment planning. This position will predominately focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnostics.

Participates in the training of post-doctoral fellows in the programs two-year training program; additional training of practicum students as needed.

While this position is designated as Work from Home Eligible it is a hybrid position requiring the individual to be in the office in Sacramento as is necessary.

Job Description:

EDUCATION

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

• Doctorate: psychology

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• APA licensed within the area of expertise

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of human development, psychological treatment, and intervention modalities with children, adolescents and adults.

• Knowledge of psychosocial factors relevant to mental health, such as personality, human growth and development; interpersonal relationships; group process; family dynamics; community integration and socioeconomic resource provisions, including the relevance of these factors for personal change in treatment.

• Knowledge of and adherence to American Psychological Association ethical standards.

• Knowledge of the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, and psychotherapeutic modalities and interventions, including psychotropic medications.

• Ability to effectively work with a wide range of psychiatric treatment problems of children, adolescents, adults and their families.

• Ability to cooperatively work as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

• Ability to make sound clinical decisions regarding assessing patient's acuity and appropriate dispositions.

 

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

This position is work from home eligible.

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Pay Range is $58.95 to $88.43 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.