Psychology, Rehabilitation Psychologist

HOPE Program and New Beginnings provide a comprehensive range of forensic evaluations, behavioral health services, and specialized treatment programs throughout California. Our individualized approach combines evidence-based practices, the latest research, and cognitive behavioral therapy to effectively support individuals, couples, and families experiencing emotional, behavioral, psychological, and forensic-related challenges.

HOPE Program offer a competitive compensation package that includes medical benefits, paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. We are committed to professional growth by providing extensive training, ongoing consultation, and continuous support for employees and students participating in our training programs.

We are seeking seeking qualified Licensed Psychologist (Ph.The Licensed Psychologist has advanced expertise in forensic mental health treatment. LP demonstrates in-depth understanding of ethical standards and treatment models such as Risk-Need-Responsivity, Good Lives Model, and various ideological frameworks. LP will be proficient in conducting comprehensive sex offender evaluations using validated risk assessment tools (e.g., Individuals are ethically grounded, independent decision-makers prepared to provide direct client care as well as clinical supervision within a multidisciplinary team committed to public safety and rehabilitation.

Licensed Psychologist provide direct clinical services including individual and group therapy, forensic assessments, and case management across wide-ranging justice-involved populations. Position may be region-specific or require travel for service delivery across multiple clinic sites. Ideal candidates have solid foundational knowledge in forensic mental health, demonstrate ethical clinical competence, and thrive in multidisciplinary team environments focused on rehabilitation and public safety.

Provide direct clinical services, including therapy, assessment, and case management for forensic and correctional populations and documentation compliant with HOPE Program and regulator standards.

risk assessments) and ensure documentation meets agency and legal standards.

Supervise and mentor unlicensed staff, doctoral-level trainees, and practicum students; Maintain 60-65% Direct Clinical Contact - utilization rate providing short-term and long-term individual and group psychotherapy to forensic clients.

Deliver individual and group therapies tailored to forensic populations using evidenced-based modalities.

Stay current with forensic best practices and participate in agency-led clinical training.

Comprehensive Case Management, maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation, such as but not limited to: prepare progress & treatment reports, assessments, clinical and collateral notes in accordance with agency policies, BBS, CASOMB, and ATSA standards.

Collaborate with referral sources and community partners to coordinate client care and uphold agency representation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Doctoral degree in Psychology (Ph.Licensed as a Psychologist in California by the Board of Psychology

Demonstrated experience in supervision and training.

Experience providing treatment to adults and/or juveniles who have a history of sexually abusive, DV or Substance Abuse behaviors

Proven track record of reliability and consistency of high performance

In-depth knowledge and application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-based forensic treatment modalities.

Successful completion of supervisory training required by licensing board.

Proficient in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) principles, and sex offender-specific curriculum delivery.

Foundational knowledge of major forensic treatment models such as Risk-Need-Responsivity, Good Lives Model, and ideological frameworks.

Proficient in conducting and interpreting validated risk assessments (STABLE 2007, STATIC 99R, LSCMI, PCL-R). Doctoral degree in Psychology (Ph.Licensed as a Psychologist in California by the Board of Psychology (BOP).

Minimum 2 years of experience providing adult sex offender treatment or 5 years of progressive clinical experience.

Attend team meetings and agency-sponsored and CASOMB specific training to strengthen forensic clinical skills

Facilitate clinical training and maintain current knowledge of evidence-based forensic treatment modalities.

Operational Requirement for Independent Work Due to the nature of our clinical and operational responsibilities, there will be times when staff members are required to work independently in the office and provide direct client services without another staff member present. Please understand that the ability to work independently in these scenarios is a core competency of this role and an operational necessity for our clinics to function effectively.

Operate computers, EMR systems, and office equipment.

Navigation: Safely move through office, clinic, or community environments while interacting with clients or staff.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, breastfeeding status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application or hiring process, please notify us.

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