Forensic Psychologist – Developmental Disabilities

Psychologists are encouraged to consider an outstanding career opportunity with Liberty Healthcare Corporation.

Liberty Healthcare is implementing a new and innovative statewide program in California which will serve adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness, behavioral challenges and/or forensic mental involvement.

The goal of this program is to achieve long term success of individuals who are transitioning from state facilities into the community by:

• Assessing individuals in state facilities - prior to their transition into the community

• Developing person-centered plans to achieve an optimal balance between an individual’s personal preferences, health, well-being, safety and social rules/laws

• Providing intensive wrap-around services to individuals during and after their transition into the community

• Providing clinical services / treatment to individuals in the community

• Training and forming collaborative partnerships with community-based providers and other stakeholders

To support this new program, Liberty is now hiring for a newly-created full-time Psychologist position. This is a field-based position which will allow for some work from home and require regular travel to Porterville, CA and other client locations throughout the region. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Conducting client risk assessments and administering various psychological tests

• Developing person-centered treatment and transition plans

• Collaborating with interdisciplinary team members 

• Providing psychological consultation, training and subject matter expertise to various stakeholders

• Providing psychological services to clients in their homes and other community-based locations

• Travelling throughout the region

• Rapidly mobilizing and responding to individual client needs

• Being “on-call” after-hours on a rotational basis to assist clients in crisis

As a full-time employee of Liberty Healthcare, you can expect:

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive benefits package - which includes health, dental and vision insurance

• Reimbursement work-related travel expenses (mileage, tolls, hotel, etc.)

• 401k and thirty days of cumulative paid time off annually

Click her for a detailed overview of Liberty Healthcare’s benefits package

Well-qualified candidates will possess the following attributes:

• Professional licensure in California as a Licensed Psychologist

• Prior experience serving adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)

• Deep knowledge of effective supports and clinical services for people who have IDD, mental illness, complex behavioral health needs and/or forensic involvement

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the region

Liberty Healthcare provides a wide array of health and human services to people throughout the United States. We serve people in their homes and communities as well as in hospitals and specialized treatment settings.  We help people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities - ensuring they receive vital services, are safe, well-cared for and live as independently as possible.

Liberty Healthcare Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and people who have disabilities are encouraged to apply for this position.

If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of others - Liberty Healthcare is looking for you!

We’re Liberty . . . and we give you the freedom to succeed!

Click the “Apply” button below and submit your resume for immediate consideration – or if you would like additional details about this career opportunity before applying, contact Liz Salazar directly at (949) 590-6803 or elizabeth.salazar@libertyhealth.com