Psychologist PhD Post Doc (TEMP) - Ohana Training Program

Montage Health • Monterey, CA

106d • $47 - $63

About The Position

Ohana Center for Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health at Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula provides multidisciplinary training and the opportunity to collaborate closely with psychiatrists, social workers, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, occupational therapists, prevention experts, psychologists and neuropsychologists. Ohana is dedicated to being an excellent place to work, providing gold standard treatments to youth and their families, and increasing the mental fitness of Monterey County during this unprecedented crisis in childhood mental health. The training program prepares post-doctoral fellows for state licensure through requisite hours and supervision with licensed psychologists. Training includes weekly didactic meetings that are both general to the field of pediatric psychology and specific to assessment of psychological and neuropsychological conditions. Opportunities to be trained and perform developmental assessments including specialized training in the assessment of ASD is possible. Fellows will also practice in an area of interest where they have specific training in CBT, DBT or other empirically validated treatments for a variety of externalizing and internalizing conditions. Training will also focus on ethical and legal standards, professional development, parent and family training, feedback and recommendations, and specific therapy techniques by experts across disciplines. Supervision will be by licensed psychologists in assessment and neuropsychological assessment, therapy, and professional development with broad opportunity to collaborate and learn from pediatric psychiatrists. The available postdoc positions will focus on a combination of psychological assessments and psychotherapy under the supervision of licensed clinical psychologists. Fellows will have the opportunity to earn a competitive salary, train at a growing center of excellence in youth mental health, work at the remarkable Ohana campus, and live in beautiful central California. The Ohana team aims to provide high fidelity, evidence-based services for youth in Monterey County presenting a range of psychiatric needs across levels of care: crisis stabilization, residential, PHP/IOP, outpatient, and prevention. The position is a two-year time limited opportunity to learn while practicing in a multi-disciplinary growing pediatric facility, with an opportunity to apply for full time licensed psychologist positions if available after successful completion of the post-doctoral fellowship.

Requirements

• PhD in clinical or counseling psychology or PsyD.
• Successful completion of pediatric pre-doctoral internship.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in mental health inpatient and outpatient treatment settings with children and adolescents.
• Experience with evaluation and cognitive assessment preferred.
• Experience with neuropsychological assessment required for Evaluation, Assessment and Pediatric Neuropsychology track.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification required.
• Registration with the California Board of Psychology preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and curiosity.
• High energy, humor, and humility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and psychotherapy under supervision.
• Participate in weekly didactic meetings on pediatric psychology.
• Perform developmental assessments, including specialized training in ASD.
• Practice in areas of interest with training in CBT, DBT, or other treatments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists and therapists.
• Conduct outpatient individual and group therapy for children and adolescents.
• Consult and collaborate with fellow team members across disciplines.
• Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations as needed.
• Engage in program development for evaluation and community prevention programs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Training at a growing center of excellence in youth mental health.
• Opportunity to apply for full-time licensed psychologist positions after fellowship.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees