POSTDOCTORAL PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATE - Bilingual ...

ORGANIZATION The mission of Ravenswood Family Health Network (RFHN) is to improve the health of the community by providing culturally sensitive, integrated primary and preventative health care to all, regardless of ability to pay or immigration status, and collaborating with community partners to address the social determinants of health. POSITION SUMMARY Under the general direction of the Integrated Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) and Social Services Director, the Postdoctoral Psychological Associate position is designed to provide supervised clinical postdoctoral experience for up to two years. Supervision is provided by licensed clinical psychologists. As an essential member of our patient and family centered care team, the Postdoctoral Psychological Associate provides consultation, assessments, and time-limited treatment for our patients and families. Additionally, this position helps develop, nurture, and sustain community resources for patients and families. Behavioral Health staff are essential team members in planning and implementing strategies to improve the overall health and well-being of our patients and families. HOURS Part-time 16 hours per week up to Full-time 40 hours per week in-office*. * Hybrid (office/remote) working from home one (1) day per week to provide clinical services may be an option and must be approved by Primary Supervisor and Director. LONGEVITY Length of position is no more than two (2) years per requirement to obtain a license. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To be performed in accordance with RFHN Policies and Procedures * Completes brief psychosocial assessments of adults and/or children in English and/or Spanish. * Provides a range of therapeutic brief interventions, including but not limited to, crisis intervention and supportive counseling, bereavement support, behavioral health screens, and follow-up sessions for patients within the scope of practice delineated by the clinical primary supervisor. * Accepts clinical warm hand-offs as requested from medical providers and support staff. * Consults, develops, and implements brief treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members as appropriate. * Provides brief time-limited psychological interventions focused on stabilization and harm reduction using evidenced-based, short term practices to address a range of psychological symptom presentations. * Assesses, reports, and provides interventions in cases of domestic violence, child, dependent, adult or elder abuse, and other reportable situations in accordance with ethical practice, legal mandates, and RFHN's policies. * Documents all patient interactions into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) according to organizational policies. * Attends department, health center, and community in-services related to field of practice and organizational requirements. * Participates in weekly supervision in accordance with licensure laws and regulations of the California Board of Psychology. * Obtains licensure through the California Board of Psychology within two (2) years in order to be eligible to apply for continued employment as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. General Agency Duties * Fosters an environment that promotes trust and cooperation among patients and staff; maintains strictest confidentiality concerning all patient and employee information. * Promotes and exemplifies in action, the mission, goals, policies, procedures and principles of RFHN to patients and other clinic staff. * Attends RFHN staff retreats and staff meetings, as requested by supervisors. * Performs other duties as assigned and requested.

Created: 2026-04-15