Psychologist I Licensed

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles$115K — $130K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D. in School, Counseling, or Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
  • Licensed Psychologist in California or license eligible by start date.
  • Supervised professional experience in therapy for children, adolescents, or pediatric populations.
  • Preferred knowledge of psychosocial aspects of medical conditions and consultation in medical settings.
  • Experience in supervising psychology trainees.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Provide mental health evaluations and treatment for children, adolescents, and families.
  • Conduct psychological and developmental assessments as required.
  • Supervise pre- and postdoctoral psychology trainees in individual and group settings.
  • Deliver didactic and community presentations on mental health topics.
  • Participate in staff meetings focused on developing training programs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off policy including vacation and sick leave.
  • Employee assistance programs for personal and professional support.
  • Opportunities for continued education and professional development.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Overview

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift

Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Licensed Psychologist I, provides mental health evaluation and treatment for children, adolescents, and families in the department or division's area of focus. Provides psychological/developmental assessments as needed. May provide individual and group supervision to pre- and postdoctoral psychology trainees. Teaching duties include didactic presentations; community presentations; and participation in staff/supervisor meetings at which teaching & training programs are developed.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:

Required:
  • Supervised professional experience providing therapy to a child, adolescent, and/or pediatric psychology population.
Preferred:
  • Previous consultation and liaison experience within a medical setting.
  • Knowledge of the various psychosocial aspects of commonly referred medical conditions.
  • Experience supervising trainees.
  • Training in Managing and Adapting Practices (MAP).
  • Experience conducting psychological and developmental assessments.
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish.
Education/Licensure/Certification: Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D., in School, Counseling, or Clinical Psychology; prefer education from an APA-accredited program. Licensed Psychologist in the State of California or license eligible where applicants must have received completed their licensure by their anticipated start date. American Heart Association BLS Certification required.

Pay Scale Information

$115,003.20-$130,000.00

CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

About Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Children's Hospital Los Angeles is a nationally ranked, freestanding acute care children's hospital in the East Hollywood district of Los Angeles, on Sunset Boulevard at the corner of Vermont Avenue. The hospital has been academically affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California since 1932 and the hospital features 401 pediatric beds. The hospital provides comprehensive pediatric specialties and subspecialties to infants, children, teens, and young adults generally aged 0–21 throughout California and the west coast. The hospital also sometimes treats adults that require pediatric care. The hospital has a rooftop helipad and is an ACS verified level I pediatric trauma center, one of a few in the region. The hospital features a regional pediatric intensive-care unit and an American Academy of Pediatrics verified level IV neonatal intensive care unit. U.S. News & World Report ranks CHLA as the fifth best children's hospital in the United States and the best in California. It has also received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
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