Post Doctoral Psychologist (Bilingual Spanish Required)

Post Doctoral Psychologist (Bilingual Spanish Required) El Centro de Amistad, Inc. - 3.0 San Fernando, CA Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $80,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Record keeping Spanish Doctoral degree Achieving HIPAA compliance HIPAA English Driver's License Working with children Psychology Organizational skills Doctoral degree in psychology Time management Full Job Description Position Summary The Post Doctoral Psychologist is under the supervision of a licensed psychologist and follows CA board of Psychology regulations. The Post Doctoral Psychologist provides comprehensive clinical and psychological assessment services to children, adolescents, and families within a community mental health setting. This role serves primarily low-income, underserved, and culturally diverse populations, often presenting with moderate to severe mental health needs, including trauma, behavioral challenges, and co-occurring conditions. The position includes a combination of psychotherapy and psychological assessment responsibilities, requiring strong diagnostic skills, clinical judgment, and the ability to work effectively in fast-paced, field-based environments. Services are delivered across settings including office, school, home, and telehealth. The ideal candidate is clinically strong, adaptable, culturally responsive, and able to manage a high-volume caseload while meeting Department of Mental Health (DMH) productivity and documentation standards. Certain positions may require working late hours or weekends. Role and Responsibilities Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and families in office, field (home/school), and virtual settings. Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, including cognitive, academic, socio-emotional, and diagnostic evaluations; integrate findings into clear, timely written reports. Deliver assessment feedback to clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams, and use results to inform treatment planning and clinical decision-making. Maintain a full caseload in alignment with DMH productivity standards, including meeting billable service expectations and completing documentation within required timelines. Provide services to clients presenting with moderate to severe mental health needs, including trauma, behavioral dysregulation, and complex family systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including schools, social services, and other community providers. Deliver services in community-based settings, including client homes and schools, with flexibility and responsiveness to client needs. Demonstrate culturally responsive and trauma-informed care, particularly when working with low-income, immigrant, and Spanish-speaking populations. Participate in clinical supervision, case consultation, and agency meetings; incorporate feedback to support professional development. Adhere to all Agency, DMH, HIPAA, and the Professional Code of Ethics of the BBSE of the State of California including documentation, quality assurance, and compliance standards. Support the Psychology Training Program as appropriate, including peer consultation and assisting with training activities. Qualifications and Education Requirements Doctoral degree (Psy.

D or Ph.D) from an APA Accredited graduate program. Must be eligible to obtain DMH waiver approval and become a Registered Psychological Associate with the Board of Psychology Bilingual (English/Spanish) with excellent oral and written communication skills a plus. One year or more of mental health experience, working with child and family clients preferred. One year or more of experience with the Department of Mental Health's (DMH) paperwork and standards is preferred. Must have great organizational skills, be detail oriented and a self-starter with the ability to multitask. The ideal candidate should be personable and have experience in the social services field with familiarity in the mental health field. Candidate needs to be motivated and able to communicate effectively, and efficiently, both verbally and in written format. Must clear HIPAA certification, Department of Justice, and TB clearance. Must have a reliable vehicle/access to transportation, valid California driver's license, and be responsible for all liability on vehicle. Must be able to manage the Agency's electronic recordkeeping system. This position may require evening and occasional weekend hours to meet client needs and business demands. Preferred Skills Experience administering, scoring, and interpreting standardized psychological assessments (e.g., WISC-V, WAIS-IV, WIAT-4, BASC-3, Conners, ADOS-2). Strong psychological report writing and diagnostic formulation skills. Experience providing assessment feedback to families and multidisciplinary teams. Experience working in community mental health or DMH-contracted settings, including familiarity with Medi-Cal documentation and productivity standards. Experience working with low-income, underserved, and culturally diverse populations; bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred. Experience treating moderate to severe mental health conditions, including trauma and behavioral challenges. Experience with crisis assessment, risk management, and mandated reporting. Experience collaborating with schools, child welfare (DCFS), and other community systems. Experience providing services in field-based settings (home, school, community). Strong organizational and time management skills in high-volume clinical environments.

Pay:

$75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Doctorate (Preferred)

Experience:

Mental Health:

1 year (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in San Fernando, CA 91340