Licensed Psychologist For Adult Mental Health Services Autism ADHD Ph.D Psy.D

Mental Health America of Los Angeles•Long Beach, CA

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 with neurodivergent conditions, particularly Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD. The Psychologist provides psychological assessment and testing to outpatient mental health participants and clinical consultation to a multidisciplinary team to improve accessibility and effectiveness of services. The role may also include staff training on identifying, assessing, and serving neurodivergent participants. The Psychologist joins a multidisciplinary team providing holistic mental health care. The position is listed as full-time, 35 hours per week, with part-time-to-full-time options available depending on candidate availability and program needs. Compensation is $55.00–$75.00 per hour, with actual compensation determined by experience and other factors permitted by law. MHALA describes its culture as emphasizing communication, collaboration, transparency, self-care, and work/life balance, and offers a competitive salary and full benefits package, 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 California 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 ability in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide psychological assessments and diagnoses for referred participants, with particular focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD.
Develop recommended treatment plans and dispositions for assessed participants.
Share assessment information with the Wellness Center Team to help implement appropriate participant supports.
Present findings and outcomes from completed assessments at team meetings and advise the team on how to meet participant needs.
Report and assist with tracking outcomes for grant-funder reporting to the Director.
Document clinical services in the Electronic Health Record as required by the LA County Department of Mental Health.
Provide training, as assigned or needed, to help MHALA staff better serve neurodivergent participants.
Provide clinical consultation to a multidisciplinary team.