Clinical Psychologist - Palmdale

and the job listing Expires on March 31, 2025

We empower children, youth and families to flourish in vibrant communities.

• Child and Family Guidance Center (CFGC), established in 1962, is a leading provider of community mental health and social services in the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys.
• Our mission is to empower children and families to achieve health and well-being through innovative mental health services.
• We serve thousands of children and families annually.
• We are inspired by our staff of caring and committed professionals.
• We are seeking passionate people to join our team.
• As part of our team, you will join us in providing a continuum of prevention, early intervention, and intensive treatment services to children and families.
• We offer services in our offices, at schools, and in homes.
• Together, we seek to create stronger, more resilient communities.
• Your role will center around changing lives, extending our reach, deepening our impact, and building meaningful outcomes for those seeking help.

The Position:

We are seeking a full-time Bilingual Clinical Psychologist for our Palmdale site. This position is primarily responsible for delivering mental health treatment services to children and adolescents within designated programs. As a key member of a multidisciplinary team - including psychiatrists, case managers, and other professionals - this role collaborates to provide holistic, person-centered care.

What You'll Do

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and testing as assigned, providing feedback to the multidisciplinary team to inform treatment decisions.
• Deliver individual, family, and group therapy sessions to an assigned caseload.
• Provide a broad spectrum of treatment services, including intakes, assessments, ongoing treatment planning, and discharge planning.
• Offer field-based services as needed, which may involve meeting clients at their homes or other community locations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, regularly monitoring and evaluating client progress.
• Be available to manage client crises and symptoms, including during non-business hours, and participate in agency-wide on-call rotations.
• Engage caregivers in the treatment process through collateral sessions, family therapy, parent education programs, and family support groups.
• Meet performance expectations for billable hours as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Complete all required documentation in compliance with Agency policies, HIPAA guidelines, and funder standards within established timelines.
• Participate in supervision, meetings, and training sessions related to position responsibilities, including evidence-based practices, booster sessions, and consultations as assigned.
• Hours: Full-time (40 hours), Monday - Friday, 2 evenings per week until 8:00pm are required.
• This position is fully onsite for the first four months. Potential for hybrid work options based on performance.
• Waivered Psychologist: $78,000
• Licensed Psychologist: $80,000 - $85,000
• Additional years of experience will be considered as well.
• $3,000 differential available for bilingual Spanish-English proficiency (must pass Spanish Proficiency Assessment to qualify).

Qualifications

• Bilingual English and Spanish required.
• Must have experience conducting psychological testing.
• Relevant experience in providing direct mental health services to children and adolescents, including work or internship experience.
• Proven ability to work effectively with highly traumatized children and families, managing high-risk situations and volatile family dynamics.
• Strong knowledge and experience in delivering culturally competent services, with a commitment to inclusivity and sensitivity.
• Demonstrates excellent collaboration skills, working professionally with a multidisciplinary treatment team, and ability to work independently while seeking supervision when needed.
• Strong organizational skills, dependability, and a proactive approach to work, with effective time management, flexibility, and punctuality in meeting deadlines, appointments, and meetings.
• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology. Must be eligible to register as a waivered or licensed psychologist with the Board of Psychology.

We're building a diverse, inclusive team

• You're welcome here. We want CFGC to reflect the diversity of our community and flourish together.
• CFGC is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and strives to create a diverse, welcoming and supportive workplace.

CFGC promotes professional development and a healthy work-life balance

• Free supervision for licensure.
• Educational Assistance Reimbursement.
• 100% License/Registration Fee Reimbursement.
• Great training/learning opportunities with a focus on clinical services.
• Supportive, friendly work environment that prioritizes YOU.
• Work-life balance - flexible time off policies.
• Hybrid Work Schedule.
• Committees and workgroups that always strive to make CFGC's workplace culture the best it can be.
• Premier Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, identity theft protection, Tickets at Work discount services, and even pet insurance policies!
• Employees in this role may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• And much more! Check out our full benefits summary here .

This job posting includes a summary of duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this position. It is not a complete job description and is subject to change based on the needs of the center.