Licensed Psychologist - Greater Salinas, CA Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Salary Range: $135,216 - $177,288 per year
Overview:We are seeking a licensed Clinical Psychologist to provide essential psychological services within a high-acuity psychiatric emergency department, including participation in the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP). This is a fully onsite role requiring a strong background in assessments and crisis intervention.
Key Responsibilities:- Conduct psychiatric screening and psychological evaluations
- Perform crisis intervention and provide psychoeducation to patients and families
- Complete all required documentation accurately and promptly
- Contribute to ongoing program evaluation and development
- Attend unit, departmental, and program meetings
- Supervise trainees (e.g., interns, fellows)
- Conduct psychological testing when needed
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
- Optional participation in teaching/didactic opportunities and case conferences
Qualifications:- Clinical Psychologist - Greater Salinas, CA
- Real-world experience with psychological assessments (not just classroom training)
- Proficiency using and interpreting tools such as:
- WISC-V, WAIS-IV, Woodcock Johnson, C-TONI
- ADOS, ADIR, SRS, CARS, GARS, ABAS
- Experience assessing and interviewing both children and adults
- Comfortable working with court-involved cases, DFCS referrals, and providing testimony
- Ability to deliver feedback to families, including discussing ineligibility decisions
- Willingness to work onsite full-time (this position is not remote)
