Assessment Psychologist

CHC•San Jose, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join CHC's Assessment team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, adolescents, and young adults. As an Assessment Psychologist, you'll conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations that inform treatment planning and support positive developmental outcomes. Working across our San Jose and Palo Alto locations, you'll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, provide expert consultation, and help families understand their child's unique strengths and needs through clear, actionable recommendations.

Requirements

Ph.D./Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an accredited graduate school
Active, valid, and in good standing California license to practice psychology
Demonstrated knowledge of CHC's four areas of expertise: ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Anxiety & Depression, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Specialized training and experience in ASD assessment, including differential diagnosis (e.g., trauma, anxiety, ADHD, in-utero substance exposure, and other neurodevelopmental or psychiatric conditions)
Formal training and significant experience administering the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition (ADOS-2) and other measures related to autism spectrum disorder
Extensive experience in assessment of multiple domains of functioning including cognitive, functional academics, attention, executive functioning, learning and memory, and social/emotional/behavioral functioning
Strong skills in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, case formulation, and treatment planning for children, adolescents, and families
Excellent time-management, organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills
Proficiency with computers, electronics, technology, and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
Ongoing compliance with all professional, ethical, legal, and confidentiality standards as required by the California Board of Psychology, the American Psychological Association, and applicable state and federal laws (e.g., HIPAA)
Established reliability with ADOS-2 administration
Comfort and experience providing services via telehealth platforms
Ability to work in team-oriented environment and on interdisciplinary teams
Flexibility to respond to changing priorities and client needs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and time-management abilities
Clinical expertise in child and adolescent assessment
Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse populations

Nice To Haves

At least (3) years post-doctoral experience in pediatric, adolescent, and/or school-based clinical settings

Responsibilities

Establish medical necessity for psychological evaluations in accordance with Santa Clara County Medi-Cal guidelines
Conduct comprehensive clinical interviews with clients and caregivers; develop case formulations and synthesize findings for interdisciplinary teams
Plan and conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 6–20), selecting appropriate assessment batteries based on referral questions and clinical history
Administer, score, interpret, and integrate results from standardized psychological assessment instruments across multiple domains of functioning
Develop and provide clear, actionable recommendations and treatment planning based on assessment results, which may include individual, dyadic, family, parent, and collateral interventions
Provide feedback sessions to clients, caregivers, and relevant providers to explain assessment results and recommendations
Offer psychological consultation to clinicians, caregivers, and other professionals, including review of external reports
Coordinate clinical care with interdisciplinary team members, including case managers, master's-level clinicians, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, education staff, and psychiatry
Participate in school observations, IEP meetings, and other school-based meetings as needed to support implementation of recommendations
Attend required clinical staff meetings, team meetings, committees, and workgroups to support program quality and service delivery
Participate in bi-weekly assessment consultation groups by presenting cases and providing peer consultation
Supervise trainees (e.g., practicum students, doctoral interns, postdoctoral fellows) as needed
Maintain timely and accurate documentation, including assessment reports, charting, and billing, in compliance with Medi-Cal requirements, CHC policies, and all legal and ethical standards
Meet productivity standards as assigned by the Division Director; full productivity is expected by the end of the third month of employment
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Program Manager or Division Director