Licensed Psychologist For Adult Mental Health Services Autism ADHD Ph.D Psy.D
About The Position
Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) is hiring a Licensed Psychologist for its Wellness Center’s Neuroinclusive Project. The project identifies, assesses, and supports program participants experiencing neurodivergent conditions, particularly Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The Psychologist provides psychological assessment and testing to outpatient mental health program participants and clinical consultation to a multidisciplinary team, helping maximize service accessibility and effectiveness. The role may also provide staff training on identifying, assessing, and serving participants with these conditions. The Psychologist joins a multidisciplinary team providing holistic mental health care to MHALA participants. The position is listed as full-time at 35 hours per week, with part-time to full-time options available based on candidate availability and program need. Compensation is $55.00–$75.00 per hour, determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. MHALA describes its culture as team-oriented, with communication, collaboration, transparency, and work/life balance as core components. Employees are encouraged to engage in self-care, and the agency offers a competitive salary and full benefits package, including an employee assistance program and generous paid time off.
Requirements
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the State of California.
- Clinical experience working with adults with neurodivergent conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD.
- Experience with other psychiatric disorders, including Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and Psychotic Disorders.
- Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
- Understanding of confidentiality, HIPAA, and other legal and ethical guidelines affecting evaluation and compliance.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle highly sensitive information with discretion.
- Current Class C driver’s license, a vehicle for transportation, proof of valid automobile insurance, and ability to be insured by MHALA’s liability insurance; these are conditions of employment.
- TB clearance and annual retesting; these are conditions of continued employment.
- Employment verification directly from three past employers within the most recent seven-year period.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychological assessments and diagnoses for referred participants, with a particular focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD.
- Develop a recommended treatment plan and disposition for each assessed participant and report this information to the Wellness Center Team to support appropriate services.
- Present findings and outcomes from completed assessments at team meetings and advise the team on how best to meet participant needs.
- Report and assist with tracking outcomes for the Director’s grant-funder reporting.
- Document clinical services in the Electronic Health Record as required by the LA County Department of Mental Health.
- Provide trainings, as assigned or as needs are identified, to help MHALA staff better serve the neurodivergent population.
- Provide clinical consultation to a multidisciplinary team to help maximize service accessibility and effectiveness.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and full benefits package.
- Employee assistance program.
- Generous paid time off.
- 35-hour workweek.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
