Assessment Psychologist
Children's Health Council
Palo Alto, CA
Assessment Psychologist
Children's Health Council
Palo Alto, CA
- Full-Time
Job Description
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Job Description
Mission and Priorities:
At Children’s Health Council, we believe in the promise and potential of every child, teen and young adult. Our mission is to transform young lives by providing culturally responsive best-in-class learning and mental health services to families from diverse backgrounds regardless of language, location, or ability to pay. We specialize in ADHD, Learning Differences, Anxiety & Depression and Autism. Our strategic priorities include: being people first and empowering our workforce, creating systems built on equity, access, and inclusion, elevating technology and strengthening our community partnerships.
Could this be you?
Could this be you?
- Do you like to work in an environment where we live our mission?
- Do you value celebrating our differences and learning from them?
- Are you passionate about the work you do?
- Do you value collaboration?
- Are you looking to be empowered as a professional to help us grow as an organizational community?
- Are you a skilled cross-cultural communicator, helping cultivate a place of acceptance?
- Do you value cross-cultural competence and communication with individuals, teams, and systems within our organization?
If you can answer “yes” to these questions, this job could be for you!
As an Assessment Psychologist, you will:
- Conduct clinical interviews with clients as part of a clinical assessment, develop case formulation and then synthesize/disseminate significant information to the client and SLC staff. If requested, also disseminate information to faculty who are currently involved in that student’s education.
- Conduct psychological-educational assessments using appropriate and normative standardized instruments, appropriate for young adults (ages 18-24) based on referred information. Assessment may need to include numerous domains of functioning including the following: cognitive, academic, attention, executive functioning, learning and memory, and social/emotional/behavioral functioning.
- Conduct educational and training seminars in the community, including to professionals, educators & laypeople as requested.
- Attend SLC staff meetings as assigned.
- 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 Board of Psychology and American Psychological Association.
- Meet productivity expectations as assigned by the SLC Director.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested by the SLC Director or the Chief Clinical and Programs Officer.
- Work collaboratively with SLC Learning Specialists and/or Director to develop educational recommendations and work or academic accommodations.
What we’re looking for:
- Knowledge and understanding of SLC’s areas of expertise: ADHD, SLD, and Anxiety & Depression.
- Possess a high degree of knowledge and skills in evidence-based adolescent therapies, case formulations and assessment.
- Familiarity and comfort with providing therapy via telehealth platforms.
- Knowledge of procedures for developmental and psychological evaluations of young adulthood.
- Excellent time management and material organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a 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.
About your background (education/experience):
- Ph.D./Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an accredited graduate school preferred but will consider pre-doctoral candidates working on getting hours.
- Possess CA Licensure OR ability to obtain CA Licensure.
- Experience in either a clinic and/or school-based setting. High School or College setting highly preferred.
- 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 (e.g., HIPAA).
Working Conditions:
Physical Requirements: An employee in this position may be required to occasionally lift, move and/or set up stacks of documents, lap-top computers, flip charts, and other materials. The employee may also be required to work for extended periods of time at a computer terminal.
Special Job Requirements: To meet the needs of our clients, flexibility in the work schedule is required. Must be willing to work 2-3 days per week. Occasional weekends and/or evenings may be required.
Contact with Others: Frequent interpersonal interaction with peers, subordinates, and outside contacts.
Compensation:
Range: $120,000-$150,000 per year
Pay Type: Salary
* The starting base salary for this position is as shown above. The actual base salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, and market demand. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
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