Psychologist

Lead Psychologist (Inglewood Adult Services)

This is a hybrid position with two days on-site and three days remote. You have
the option to elect into a 9/80 flex work schedule.

The pay range for this role is between $96,477 - $110,950 annually. 

$7,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.

Ask us about loan repayment programs you may qualify for by working at Didi
Hirsch.

About Didi Hirsch

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services has been a national leader in whole-person
mental health, crisis care, and substance use services since 1942 and is home to
the nation’s first Suicide Prevention Center. We are a nonprofit organization
providing care to about 270,000 people annually across our programs. Didi Hirsch
has deep roots in community-based mental health and a commitment to providing
culturally responsive services that are just and equitable. More than 1,000
dedicated employees and volunteers make Didi Hirsch’s work possible.

Summary

As a Psychologist (internally referred to as a Lead Psychologist), you will
conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for children and adults with a
history of mental illness to support accurate diagnosis and effective treatment
planning. You’ll dedicate more than half of your time to performing and
supervising assessments, while also providing direct therapy and consultation
services. In this role, you will deliver crisis intervention, intake
evaluations, and individual, group, and family therapy. You’ll also serve as a
clinical resource, offering professional consultation to staff on psychological
assessment and diagnosis.

Primary Duties

* Supervise psychology interns, practicum students, and possible staff on
psychological testing as well as therapy.
* Assist in APA internship program through prospective intern interviews and
application reviews.
* Provide professional consultation to multidisciplinary staff regarding
complex differential diagnostic conditions, psychological and/or
neuropsychological test results, cognitive and learning delays, and outcome
measures.
* Provide training to clinical staff on the administration and interpretation
of clinical symptom assessment instruments such as depression and anxiety
inventories, rating scales for ADHD symptoms and mental status examinations.
* Achieve proficiency in two or more evidenced based practices, and applies
these in therapy with seriously mentally ill clients.
* Interface and collaborate with referring clinicians regarding the referral
process and rationale for psychological assessment.
* Consult with staff regarding psychological assessments completed by outside
institutions or individuals.
* Administer psychological tests including structured clinical interviews;
tests of intelligence, achievement and learning abilities; language and
developmental evaluations; personality inventories, projective tests;
cognitive screens; and specific tests of cognitive and neuropsychological
function including memory and executive functions. 
* Focus assessments explicitly on referral questions, utilizing instruments
appropriate for the client.
* Administer, scores, and interprets tests and interviews that are current and
whose validity and reliability have been established for use with members of
the population to which the client belongs (including language competence).
* Identify interpretive strengths and limitations, considering various test
factors, test-taking abilities and characteristics of client such as
situational, personal, linguistic, and cultural differences that could affect
the assessment’s accuracy.
* Prepare written assessment reports at the level of the report consumer,
individualized to the unique attributes of the client including his/her
strengths; makes concrete, pragmatic recommendations that address treatment
planning and the referral question.
* Provide feedback on referral questions to the referring clinician and client
and/or family, tailored to their level of understanding.
* Make recommendations for the purchase of assessment instruments, keeping up
to date on instrument revisions.
* Maintain the security of assessment manuals, instruments, protocols and test
questions.
* Document client services, ensuring compliance with Agency policies and
procedures, Department of Mental Health contract and other related agencies’
standards and guidelines.
* Participate in officer-of-the-day duty coverage and twenty-four hour on call
coverage (if applicable).
* Develop and maintain professional assessment skills through seminars,
workshops, or other forms of training/education related to working with
adults with a history of mental illness.
* Attend and participate in program, Agency staff meetings; and related
community agency meetings as required/requested.

Position Requirements

* Must be a CA licensed psychologist.
* Must have a strong  working knowledge/experience in psychological assessment,
including test selection, administration, interpretation and report-writing.
* A working knowledge of psychological assessment in mental health including
understanding of diagnostic concepts and assessment correlates of particular
psychopathologies including psychiatric syndromes, personality disorders, and
cognitive dysfunctions as well as those of malingering.
* Minimum of 2+ years of experience working with children with a history of
mental illness in a social service/mental health environment.
* Willing to travel between agency sites to provide services, and work in a
variety of settings, including outpatient, home-based and field (or school)
based.
* Experience as a clinical supervisor preferred.
* Must possess knowledge of research and statistics.
* Working knowledge of Agency policies and procedures, HIPAA, DMH, Department
of Social Services, and other state/federal regulations relating to mental
health services.
* Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Personal computer skills including word processing, electronic health record,
spreadsheets, and other related software.
* Ability to use analysis, experience, and judgment to make effective
decisions.
* Commitment to team objectives and Didi Hirsch philosophies.
* Ability to adapt to changing needs by acquiring new skills and knowledge.
* Current California driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the
Agency’s insurance carrier.
* Some evening work may be required.
* Know and comply with Agency policies and procedures, HIPAA, Department of
Mental Health, policies and documentation guidelines, and other state/federal
regulations relating to service programs for adults with a history of mental
illness.

Our Vision

A future where everyone has equitable access to care and is empowered to achieve
optimal mental health and well-being.

Our Mission

Didi Hirsch provides compassionate mental health, substance use, and suicide
prevention services to individuals and families, especially in communities where
discrimination and injustice limit access.

Core Values

Excellence: We are constantly innovating, learning from the communities we
serve, and applying the latest research to advance best practices. We uphold the
highest ethical standards to ensure we are providing compassionate and excellent
care. 

Diversity & Inclusion: We value diversity of background, experience, and ideas.
We celebrate differences and prioritize creating a sense of belonging. 

Equity: We are dedicated to promoting health equity in our communities, and we
work to dismantle disparities and discrimination within both systems of care and
society. 

Well Being: We are devoted to the well-being of our staff, volunteers, and
communities, and believe healthy teams lead to healthy clients.

Advocacy: We advocate across all levels of government and use our voice to
reduce barriers to care with the goal of access to high quality, integrated
healthcare for all. 

Community Engagement: We build partnerships in the community and across sectors
to create a more inclusive and responsive mental health ecosystem and enhance
greater accessibility to care and support. 

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