Clinical Psychologist -- West Los Angeles/Santa Monica
About The Position
This is a full-time, on-site position for a Clinical Psychologist in skilled nursing facilities located in West Los Angeles/Santa Monica. The role focuses on making a significant impact with an underserved geriatric population, particularly those with mental health and cognitive needs. The work involves providing specialized psychological care to older nursing home residents who often feel invisible and are navigating serious mental illness, cognitive decline, neuropsychiatric conditions, medical complexity, trauma, grief, and life transitions. The psychologist will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with other professionals to improve residents' quality of life, prevent hospitalizations, reduce behavioral crises, support staff, and restore dignity. The position emphasizes evidence-based practice, clinical flexibility, and a human-centered approach.
Requirements
- Hold a PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology
- Licensed in California
- Medicare-eligible (assistance provided with credentialing and paneling)
- Value evidence-based practice and clinical flexibility
- Comfortable working with complexity and ambiguity
- Want autonomy without isolation, and support without micromanagement
- Curiosity, compassion, and the ability to see the person behind the chart
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in skilled nursing facilities is not required.
Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and treat individuals in skilled nursing facilities.
- Provide psychological services to geriatric, disabled, and medically complex populations.
- Manage an active caseload with support from a clinical manager and administrative team.
- Collaborate closely with facility staff, offering consultation, guidance, and in-services.
- Complete documentation aligned with medical necessity and Medicare standards.
- Provide care by meeting residents where they reside, in skilled nursing facilities.
Benefits
- Flexible schedules with true work–life balance
- Competitive W-2 salary + bonus structure for full-time clinicians
- Health insurance: Medical and dental
- Childcare reimbursement
- 401(k) matching
- Vacation and sick pay
- Referral program
- Professional development assistance including coverage of license fees and CE costs, plus access to in-house CEs
- A fully supported home office setup (laptop, printer, IT support)
- Ongoing clinical consultation with experienced, collaborative colleagues
- Real opportunities for professional growth in a stable, mission-driven organization
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
