Psychologist for Students - Full Time

Employment Type: Full-Time

About This Role Join CHC's Assessment team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, adolescents, and young adults. As an Assessment Psychologist, you'll conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations that inform treatment planning and support positive developmental outcomes. Working across our San Jose and Palo Alto locations, you'll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, provide expert consultation, and help families understand their child's unique strengths and needs through clear, actionable recommendations.

Establish medical necessity for psychological evaluations in accordance with Santa Clara County Medi-Cal guidelines

Plan and conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 6–20), selecting appropriate assessment batteries based on referral questions and clinical history

Develop and provide clear, actionable recommendations and treatment planning based on assessment results, which may include individual, dyadic, family, parent, and collateral interventions

Coordinate clinical care with interdisciplinary team members, including case managers, master's-level clinicians, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, education staff, and psychiatry

Participate in school observations, IEP meetings, and other school-based meetings as needed to support implementation of recommendations

Attend required clinical staff meetings, team meetings, committees, and workgroups to support program quality and service delivery

Participate in bi-weekly assessment consultation groups by presenting cases and providing peer consultation

Supervise trainees (e.g., practicum students, doctoral interns, postdoctoral fellows) as needed

Maintain timely and accurate documentation, including assessment reports, charting, and billing, in compliance with Medi-Cal requirements, CHC policies, and all legal and ethical standards

D. in Clinical Psychology from an accredited graduate school, preferably with at least (3) years post-doctoral experience in pediatric, adolescent, and/or school-based clinical settings

Active, valid, and in good standing California license to practice psychology

Demonstrated knowledge of CHC's four areas of expertise: ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Anxiety & Depression, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Specialized training and experience in ASD assessment, including differential diagnosis (e.g., trauma, anxiety, ADHD, in-utero substance exposure, and other neurodevelopmental or psychiatric conditions)

Formal training and significant experience administering the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition (ADOS-2) and other measures related to autism spectrum disorder

Extensive experience in assessment of multiple domains of functioning including cognitive, functional academics, attention, executive functioning, learning and memory, and social/emotional/behavioral functioning

Strong skills in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, case formulation, and treatment planning for children, adolescents, and families

Proficiency with computers, electronics, technology, and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Ongoing compliance with all professional, ethical, legal, and confidentiality standards as required by the California Board of Psychology, the American Psychological Association, and applicable state and federal laws (e.g., Comfort and experience providing services via telehealth platforms

Clinical expertise in child and adolescent assessment

Physical & Work Requirements This position may require occasional lifting, moving, or setup of testing materials, laptops, and assessment kits. The role involves extended periods of computer-based work and frequent interpersonal interaction with clients, caregivers, colleagues, and external partners. About CHC CHC is a leading provider of mental health and developmental services for children, adolescents, and young adults. ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Anxiety & Depression, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Our interdisciplinary teams are committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based care that helps young people thrive.

If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, we'd love to hear from you.