Seeking a full-time/day-shift Psychologist to join the team at Providence Medical Associates Hawthorne clinics in the greater Los Angeles area. In this role, you will evaluate and treat patients with mental health and substance abuse disorders, using appropriate DSM IV criteria. Duties will include treating patients by using a variety of brief psychotherapy techniques where indicated, including crisis intervention, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, family, marital and supportive approaches. You will work primarily in the Primary Care clinic as a regular team member and provide brief assessment, intervention and onsite consultation to the Primary Care team regarding psychiatric/psychosocial concerns and health behavior change. Bring comprehensive Behavioral Health care to patients in a Primary Care setting and experience a healthy work-life balance in Los Angeles, California.

• At Least two years of clinical experience in the provision of Behavioral Health services to a wide range of patients
• The ability to provide clinical services in Spanish to meet the needs of the local community is preferred
• Must be licensed in the State of California to practice independently as a Psychologist (PhD or PsyD)

Where You'll Work

Providence Medical Institute is a physician services organization with more than 200 physicians across 32 medical offices, including seven urgent care centers. Here, physicians work closely with six Providence medical centers, from the South Bay and Santa Monica to the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys. The institute is part of Providence, whose five hospitals in California have each won Healthgrades' Distinguished Hospital Award.

Where You'll Live

Los Angeles is the second most populous city in the United States, outdone only by New York City. Nicknamed the City of Angels, LA is home to an estimated four million citizens and boasts a diverse economy, including a thriving entertainment industry. With an average of only 35 days with measurable precipitation annually, LA enjoys a Mediterranean climate with plenty of sunshine and blue skies which can be enjoyed on the area's iconic beaches.

Who You'll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive health care organization spanning seven states with a universal mission - to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 119,000-plus caregivers/employees serve in 51 hospitals, more than 800 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: one name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

Job ID Number: 16836