Experience in psychological and developmental assessments preferred.
Training in Managing and Adapting Practices (MAP) is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
Provide mental health evaluations and treatment for children and families.
Conduct psychological and developmental assessments as needed.
Supervise pre- and postdoctoral psychology trainees.
Deliver didactic and community presentations.
Participate in staff meetings to develop teaching and training programs.
Collaborate with medical teams to address psychosocial aspects of care.
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance options.
Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
Professional development opportunities.
Flexible work schedule.
Supportive work environment focused on team collaboration.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Overview
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Purpose Statement/Position Summary:The Licensed Psychologist I, provides mental health evaluation and treatment for children, adolescents, and families with focus of disorders of Gastroenterology (including Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Liver Transplant). 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:
Supervised professional experience providing therapy to a child, adolescent, and/or pediatric psychology population is required.
Previous consultation and liaison experience within a medical setting is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of the various psychosocial aspects of commonly referred medical conditions is strongly preferred.
Experience supervising trainees is preferred. Training in Managing and Adapting Practices (MAP) is strongly preferred.
Experience conducting psychological and developmental assessments is preferred. Prefer bilingual competence (Spanish/English).
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.
