Clinical Psychologist Postdoctoral Fellow

Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow:

This is a full-time (30 hrs.), exempt, hybrid position based in our San Francisco Outpatient Clinic providing direct clinical services.

Mission Statement:

To be the place for all bay area children and families to find the care they need in support of their mental health and well-being.

Vision Statement :

For everyone we serve to gain a better understanding of self, build confidence, gain strength, and welcome joy.

About Edgewood:

Each person who works at Edgewood Center for Children and Families shares a passion for making a difference in the lives of the children and families who we serve in the San Francisco Bay Area. Employees find themselves surrounded by a diverse and extraordinary group of dedicated professionals, in welcoming environments characterized by whole-person care, open communication, creative support and a commitment to growth, healing and improving each day. Edgewood's successes come from our employees and the positive results they help create for children and families. When you join Edgewood, you join a culture of purpose and belonging, where your growth is a priority, your identity is embraced, and the work you do matters. Position Summary Edgewood seeks an energetic, organized, and motivated Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow to work in a team oriented and youth serving environment focused on delivering compassionate and quality mental health services. Reporting to the Director of Psychology Training, the Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow provides comprehensive, collaborative psychological services to youth, including neuropsychological testing, individual therapy, and family therapy. Program Summary Edgewood is expanding its current outpatient services to include comprehensive, neuropsychological assessments. This is an assessment-focused position with additional opportunities for individual and family therapy. The successful candidate will specialize in culturally aware, trauma-informed, collaborative psychological assessment and treatment planning.

Core Competencies Expertise in culturally informed psychological testing, assessment and treatment. Thorough knowledge of commonly used psychological tests and assessment processes, including clinical interviews, diagnosis, treatment plan formulation and recommendations. Sophisticated written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality assessment reports and review recommendations with learners, parents, and other stakeholders as required. Proficient in individual and family therapy with youths, including assessment, treatment planning, intervention, risk assessment and response, and clinical documentation. Contributes positively to a healing-centered, respectful workplace by engaging others with humility, care, and a commitment to honoring all identities and lived experiences. Essential Functions Direct Clinical Service (60%) Creates a warm and welcoming clinical environment where clients feel supported and respected. Conducts diagnostic clinical interviews, utilizes collateral information, and reviews relevant treatment records. Administers culturally informed psychological testing batteries (including but not limited to tests of intellectual functioning, academic achievement, learning and memory, reasoning and problem solving, visuospatial skills, language, executive functioning, attention, mood and personality). Writes comprehensive assessment reports including diagnosis and treatment recommendations. Collaborates with and refers with families and multidisciplinary teams. Provides individual and family therapy to youths as needed. Consults, as appropriate, with providers in the community to facilitate continuity of care. Supervision, Teaching, and Training (20%) Participates in individual supervision. Offers ongoing support and mentorship to practicum trainees Supports group assessment supervision and mentoring of practicum students Co-facilitates practicum case conference with a licensed clinician Presents 2-4 times per year in practicum didactic seminar Collaborative and Other Activities (20%) Participates in outreach and educational activities including resource fairs, community meetings, and community outreach. Supports with assessment-related administrative tasks, e.g., consults with potential clients, manages a waitlist, completes intake tasks. Completes documentation and administrative duties in accordance with Edgewood policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned. Special Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities Demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Demonstrated commitment to the principles of anti-oppression, inclusive excellence and diversity through involvement and participation in university and division-wide projects and initiatives. Expertise in culturally informed psychological testing, assessment and treatment. Thorough knowledge of commonly used psychological tests and assessment processes, including clinical interviews, diagnosis, treatment plan formulation and recommendations. Sophisticated written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality assessment reports and review recommendations with learners, parents, and other stakeholders as required. Bilingual proficiency is highly desirable. Minimum Qualifications Doctoral Degree in Psychology Successfully completed psychology internship. Eligible for a California psychological associate position. Minimum of 1 year of experience administering psychological tests and assessments and report writing. Preferred Qualifications Bilingual proficiency is highly desirable. Clinical experience in child/adolescent clinical setting is strongly preferred. The salary range for this position is : $60,000-$66,000 (with language differential at the top of the range). •Please note- the language differential is contingent on passing a language proficiency test. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

NOTE :

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued new requirements for health care and congregant care facilities to decrease the risk of

COVID-19

outbreaks. Based on the CDPH public health mandate, all candidates for positions at Edgewood Center must provide proof of vaccination. Edgewood Center will consider applicants with ADA and Title VII exemptions on a case-by-case basis. Equal Opportunity Edgewood is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. People of color, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex are encouraged to apply. Edgewood maintains a policy of non-discrimination with respect to employees and applicants for employment. No aspect of employment will be influenced in any matter by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition, perceived physical disability, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by statute.