Psychologist - Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto, CA
Full Time
Experienced
Position Title: Psychologist 

Position Type: Full-Time, Benefited

Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 DOE

Workplace Culture: Diverse, Inclusive, Collaborative, Team Oriented, Supportive

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Conduct clinical interviews with parents and clients, and synthesize/disseminate significant information to team members
  • Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments/evaluations, including extensive use of standardized instruments, with children and young adults
  • Extensive experience and knowledge in assessment of numerous domains of functioning including the following: cognitive, academic, attention, executive functioning, learning and memory, and social/emotional/behavioral functioning
  • Ability to independently determine the most appropriate assessment battery for a particular client based on relevant history and reason for referral
  • Develop and deliver psychological and educational treatment plans for children, teens and their families, which may include individual, dyadic, family, parent and collateral therapy and behavior management
  • Coordinate clinical care with other disciplines including SLP, OT, Education and Psychiatry
  • Conduct in-service trainings and seminars at CHC or within the community, including continuing education & parent education, as requested
  • Attend clinical staff and team meetings as assigned and serve on committees as needed to ensure program and service quality
  • Adhere to all mental health legal and ethical mandates and guidelines in the execution of duties, including timely completion of charting, billing, report preparation and ethical/confidentiality issues as outlined by the American Psychological Association
  • Participate in school observations, IEP conferences and other school meetings to assist school personnel in understanding client issues and the rationale for implementation of recommendations
  • Meet productivity expectations as assigned by the Division Director. It is expected that the psychologists will be at full productivity at the completion of the 3rdmonth of hire
  • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested by Program Manager and Division Director
Required Qualifications
  • Thorough knowledge of procedures for developmental and psychological evaluations of young children through adolescence
  • Required to show valid COVID vaccination (Medical and Religious Belief exceptions) & TB test results ( within the past year)
  • Knowledge and understanding of CHC’s four areas of expertise: ADHD, LD, Anxiety & Depression and Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Knowledge and skills in child and adolescent therapies, case formulations and treatment planning
  • Excellent time management and material organizational skills.
  • Ability to work in team-oriented environment
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with both client and colleagues
  • Flexibility to respond to changing circumstances and priorities within the agency.
  • Knowledge and use of computers and an Electronic Health Record (EHR) is essential
  • Ph.D./Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an accredited graduate school, preferably with at least three (3) years post degree experience in either/both a pediatric clinic, outpatient mental health and/or school-based setting. Valid California license to practice psychology required
  • Maintenance of valid California license with documentation of continuing education credits submitted to the Board of Psychology with copy provided to Division Director
  • Adherence to all professional, ethical, legal and confidentiality issues outlined by the California Board of Psychology, The American Psychological Association and State and Federal laws
Benefits
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Training and development
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Adoption assistance
  • Life and personal accident insurance
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Free continuing education classes offered on-site
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid vacation
  • 14-16 paid holidays each year
  • Employees who work for a non-profit may qualify for loan forgiveness under PSLF
  • Licensed mental health providers may be eligible for California loan repayment programs
Loma Linda Staffing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Loma Linda Staffing is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting www.dfeh.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.

Loma Linda Staffing is dedicated to practicing values and principles aligned with the capacity to value diversity, conducting self-assessment, managing the dynamics of difference, acquiring cultural knowledge, adapting to diversity and cultural contexts of communities and incorporating the values and capacities in all aspects of organizational policies, practices, administration, service deliveries while involving consumers, communities and stakeholders. Loma Linda Staffing is dedicated to awareness, humility and taking action against discrimation, racism and inequity. 

Loma Linda Staffing is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment and is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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