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OverviewPurpose 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:
- 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).
- Completion of an APA accredited internship
- 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.
Professional Field



Patient Focus
Diagnoses
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Gender Dysphoria
Issues
Aging
Medication Management
Age Groups
Children (5-10)
Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19)
Therapeutic Approach
Methodologies
ECT
Modalities
Families
Individuals
Practice Specifics
Populations
Veterans
Racial Justice Allied
School
Settings
Faith-based organizations
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Milieu
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home
Military
Forensic