Psychologist
About The Position
The Child & Adolescent Psychologist provides psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapeutic services for children and adolescents within behavioral health programs at Ohana in Monterey, California. The role includes individual, group, and family therapy; comprehensive psychological assessments and diagnostic evaluations; individualized treatment planning; crisis intervention and behavioral stabilization; and accurate clinical documentation. The psychologist collaborates with interdisciplinary clinical professionals and contributes to program development, emerging treatment models, and community prevention efforts. The position requires a minimum of 25 patient-facing billable hours per week. The program emphasizes compassionate, family-centered, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care, teamwork, continuous learning, and innovation.
Requirements
- Three years of experience providing psychological services to children and adolescents in inpatient and/or outpatient behavioral health settings.
- Doctoral degree: PhD in Clinical Psychology, PhD in Counseling Psychology, or PsyD from an accredited program.
- Current, unrestricted California Psychology License.
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development, psychopathology, and evidence-based treatment practices.
- Ability to conduct psychological assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families, community partners, and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries, exercise sound clinical judgment, and effectively manage crisis situations.
- Commitment to compassionate, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with complex behavioral health diagnoses, crisis intervention, and family-centered treatment approaches.
- Administrative, leadership, quality improvement, or behavioral health program development experience.
- Experience with evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), trauma-informed treatment approaches, and family systems interventions.
- Experience in child and adolescent behavioral health treatment.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy services.
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and collaborate with clinical professionals.
- Support crisis intervention and behavioral stabilization efforts.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Contribute to program development and prevention initiatives.
- Build positive relationships with patients, families, staff, and community partners.
- Meet a minimum productivity standard of 25 patient-facing billable hours per week.
- Maintain required licenses, certifications, and credentials throughout employment.
- Obtain MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) certification within six months of employment.
- Successfully complete Monterey County 5150 Training and maintain annual authorization as a 5150 Professional Staff member.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $145,000–$193,000 based on experience.
- Evening and night shift differentials.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Generous paid time off.
- Retirement savings opportunities.
- Supportive interdisciplinary team environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and program development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
