Assessment Psychologist - Schwab Learning Center

CHC • Palo Alto, CA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assessment Psychologist is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments & evaluations, including formal psychological testing, clinical interviews, and treatment plan development for college aged and older students with identified learning &/or mental health concerns. This service may be part of an interdisciplinary evaluation team or conducted as a single discipline. In addition, the Assessment Psychologist may be asked to conduct educational presentations for community organizations and professionals to raise awareness of the challenges that college students with under-identified learning challenges face. This position currently reports to the SLC Director.

Requirements

• Ph.D./Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an accredited graduate school preferred.
• 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).
• 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 clients 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• 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+) 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree