Postdoctoral Fellowship

CFGC Career • Northridge, CA

62d • $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We empower children, youth and families to flourish in vibrant communities. Child and Family Guidance Center (CFGC), established in 1962, is a leading provider of community mental health and social services in the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys Our mission is to empower children and families to achieve health and well-being through innovative mental health services. We serve thousands of children and families annually We are inspired by our staff of caring and committed professionals We are seeking passionate people to join our team If our mission resonates, keep reading. As part of our team, you will join us in providing a continuum of prevention, early intervention, and intensive treatment services to children and families. We offer services in our offices, at schools, and in homes. Together, we seek to create stronger, more resilient communities Your role will center around changing lives, extending our reach, deepening our impact, and building meaningful outcomes for those seeking help. The Position: We are seeking are seeking motivated, qualified applicants for our post-doctoral residency program. The post-doctoral residency is a full year (September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027), full-time (40-hours per week) program. Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. For full details, please visit Psychology Postdoctoral Residency - Child Guidance .

Requirements

• At least one-year specialized experience in child psychotherapy.
• Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities and use time effectively.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to get along with others in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Must be able to work as a team player, in a teamwork environment.
• Must be enthusiastically committed to the overall well-being of the department and the objectives of the Center.
• Ph.D. or Psy.D in psychology or Ed.D. program

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts intakes, individual, group, and family therapy.
• Conducts psychological evaluations.
• Maintains the necessary community/professional contacts, prepares necessary documents in a timely manner to advance treatment progress as indicated.
• Participates in in-service training, administrative and supervisory meetings, as needed.
• Maintains clinical charts and completes all necessary administrative paperwork in a timely fashion.
• Receives clinical supervision as appropriate to the level of experience.

Benefits

• CFGC promotes professional development and a healthy work-life balance
• Postdoctoral stipend of $70,000 and additional benefits are available for full-time residents.
• The program will be tailored to meet the individual training needs of the postdoctoral resident
• Great training/learning opportunities and professional development
• Fellows receive training on Evidenced Based Treatment & participate in several weekly seminars including: Advanced Psychodiagnostic Assessments, Countertransference and the Therapeutic Process
• Supportive, friendly work environment that prioritizes YOU
• Work-life balance – flexible time off policies
• Committees and workgroups that always strive to make CFGC’s workplace culture the best it can be.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees