Leiya.

Postdoctoral Fellow

Employment Status: Full-Time/Salary Exempt

Pay: $65,000-$80,000/year

Start Date: Monday, August 5th, 2024 (+/- 2 weeks).

Job Overview: The Pediatric Psychological Associate at Leiya will work closely with our licensed psychologists to assist with treatment planning and direct intervention for patients and their families.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assists in providing evidence-based outpatient psychotherapy to youth, parents, and families.
• Works with Lead Psychologists to create and implement treatment plans that include interventions to meet the psychosocial needs of the patient/family.
• Participates in weekly staff conferences to select, plan, and evaluate treatment programs.
• Consults with multidisciplinary staff regarding diagnosis, strengths, and deficits as determined by psychological and neuropsychological assessment and evaluation.
• Prepares treatment plans and case summaries, and maintains ongoing confidential records.
• Charts patients’ treatment and progress in accordance with state, federal, and facility regulations and guidelines and in keeping with accepted community standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Leadership Team.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Applicants must have a doctoral degree in psychology (Psy.D. or Ph.D.) from an accredited program by start date.
• Eligible to work as a Psychological Associate in the state of California.
• Relevant coursework or training in child development, psychopathology, counseling techniques, and therapeutic interventions.
• Previous experience or internships in pediatric mental health settings.
  Knowledge of psychological assessment tools, treatment modalities, and ethical guidelines for working with children and families.
• Thorough knowledge of state regulations and APA guidelines and standards with regard to ethics, treatment, patient rights, and confidentiality.
• Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline.
  Strong charting/documentation skills.
• Multicultural awareness and sensibility.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and work flow.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

Benefits:

• Health insurance plan options available with monthly reimbursement/stipend (amount varies based on selected plan)
• Competitive Time Off Policies, including: 11 paid holidays, PTO package, jury duty, bereavement and additional leaves
• Continuing Education program
• Team trainings and collaborative support
• Modern office environment

Work Environment:

• Continually required to sit, be on the phone, and use a computer
• This job operates in an open office environment with some level of noise
• This position requires an approximate breakdown of hours per week:
  • 23 Clinical Hours (in-person)
  • 8 Administrative Hours
  • 1 Continuing Education Hour
  • 8 Consultation, Collaboration, Supervision and Staff Meetings