Outpatient Psychologist

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. Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients .

Posted 9/30/2026full-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. Proficient in electronic health records and maintaining professional licensure while fostering effective relationships with clients and families.

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Licensed Mental Health ProfessionalIndividualized Treatment PlanningElectronic Health Record ProficiencyBilingual English/Spanish SkillsSuperb Organizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Diagnosis of Mental Health DisordersTreatment Plan DevelopmentPatient CounselingOngoing Patient AssessmentElectronic Health Record (EHR) ProficiencyNextGen FamiliarityComputer LiteracyWord ProcessingSpreadsheetsDatabases

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationAbility to Establish RapportTeam CollaborationAbility to Guide and Influence

Certifications & Qualifications

LMFT LicenseLCSW LicenseLPC LicenseLPCC LicensePsychologist License

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthcareClinical SettingPatient OutcomesMental Health TreatmentOutreach Activities

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 healthcare 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
Full, unencumbered LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC, or Psychologist license based on office location; valid and active license required
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
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
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance effective on the first of the month after employment
Monthly bonus based on billed hours
CEU support, including earned 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
Administrative support for insurance, billing, and marketing
Clinical consultation and support
Clinical autonomy
Collaborative team environment