Outpatient Psychologist

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. Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJunior💰 $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders, creating individualized treatment plans, and conducting ongoing assessments to improve patient outcomes. Maintains a valid clinical license and exhibits strong communication and organizational skills while working collaboratively within a behavioral health team.

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Licensed Mental Health ProfessionalIndividualized Treatment PlanningElectronic Health Record (EHR) ProficiencyBilingual English/Spanish SkillsStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Diagnosis of Mental Health DisordersTreatment Plan DevelopmentPatient CounselingOngoing Patient AssessmentElectronic Health Record (EHR) Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTeam CollaborationInfluencing SkillsBuilding RapportEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

NextGen EHRWord Processing SoftwareSpreadsheet SoftwareDatabase ManagementPresentation Software

Certifications & Qualifications

LMFT LicenseLCSW LicenseLPC LicenseLPCC LicensePsychologist License

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthClinical SettingMental Health TreatmentPatient OutcomesCommunity Outreach

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients
Diagnose and treat mental health disorders
Create individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances
Meet with patients regularly to provide counseling and treatment
Adjust treatment plans as necessary
Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress
Involve and advise family members when appropriate
Plan outreach and referral activities in surrounding communities
Focus on improving patient outcomes as part of a clinician-led behavioral health team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 12 months in a clinical setting after becoming fully licensed
Master’s Level Degree or higher in a related field (required)
Full, unencumbered LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC, or Psychologist license based on office location; valid and active license required
Applicants without a valid, active license will not be considered
Associate/intern-level therapists are not being hired
Maintain professional licensure and/or certification throughout employment
Demonstrated electronic health record (EHR) proficiency; familiarity with NextGen highly desirable
Strong computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations
Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and troubleshoot common issues
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus but not required
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member
Superb organizational skills
Ability to guide, direct, or influence people
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and families

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision effective on the first of the month after employment
Base salary plus monthly billed-hour bonus
CEU days and CEU reimbursements
Vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) plan with company contribution
Credentialing support
Training and development opportunities
Growth opportunities
Convenient work from home or hybrid options
Flexible schedule
Insurance, billing, and marketing handled by the employer
Clinical consult groups and case consultations
Clinical autonomy with guidance from experienced Executive Therapists and Psychiatrists
Collaborative team environment with licensed clinical lead support