Staff Psychologist
Listed compensation
$99K - $133K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Clinical Services Program Administrator, provide assessment and consultation services to all referred consumers but principally those whose eligibility for services are being assessed. Consult with staff and other community agencies. Offer clinical supervision to Psychological Assistant.
Salary Range
- $99,249.90 - $133,004.14 annually
Generous Benefits Package and Employee Perks
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Complete psychological assessments as assigned and complete necessary paperwork, reports, etc. on a timely basis.
- On referral, perform and interpret psychological and behavioral assessments, formulate diagnoses and write related reports on a timely basis.
- Effectively communicate findings to consumers, family members, professionals and other appropriate individuals, daily.
- Daily, work cooperatively and effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- As assigned, complete psychological assessments requested by the court.
- Through reviews of developmental or psychological assessments, assess consumer eligibility. Record findings in an eligibility statement.
- As assigned provide clinical oversight and guidance to other clinical staff.
- Formulate, monitor, and revise treatment plans as requested.
- Code CDERs daily as required.
- Participate in all aspects of the fair hearing process and in various judicial processes as required.
- Upon request, review behavioral programs/proposals for Level 4 facilities and others.
- Provide routine consultation, education and training to staff, community agencies, parents and consumers.
- Complete necessary forms for consumers to obtain various public benefits.
- Offer guidance and assistance in formulating agency policies and procedures as they relate to eligibility and clinical treatment issues.
- As assigned, represent IRC at case conferences and interagency meetings.
- Keep manager informed of pending work, work in progress and any problems encountered.
- Aggressively seek out opportunities to maintain currency and to expand relevant knowledge base particularly as it relates to eligibility or treatment issues.
- Attend training sessions as required and stay current with California Board of Psychology licensure requirements.
- Maintain good standing with the California Board of Psychology
- Use equipment appropriately and report any need for repairs; keep work area neat and orderly and free from hazards.
- Utilize IRC’s IT systems as assigned, maintaining security and following IRC protocols, procedures, rules and requirements.
- Observe all safety rules and comply with IRC’s Injury and Illness Prevention Plan and Workplace Violence Prevention Plan.
- Comply with IRC’s Personnel policies and procedures.
- Perform different or additional duties as assigned
Minimum Position Requirements
- Ph.D. or Psy. D. in clinical psychology, or within six months of completing the graduate degree program.
- One year of responsible professional experience including substantive experience in testing and diagnostic evaluation of individuals with developmental disabilities, physical handicaps, emotional/mental disturbances, or learning disorders is preferred but not required.
- Possession of a license as a psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology. A pre-licensed psychologist will be considered if they are in the process of completing their licensure requirements.
- Bilingual preferred but not required.
- Ability to handle change well and be flexible and adaptable in dealing with interruptions, new priorities, and new assignments.
- Ability to follow oral and written direction.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
We are proud to be an EEO employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Key Responsibilities
The Staff Psychologist will perform psychological and behavioral assessments, formulate diagnoses, and provide clinical oversight to staff. They will also participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, court-related assessments, and provide consultation to community agencies and families.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical psychology and possess a valid license from the California Board of Psychology. Experience in testing and diagnostic evaluation of individuals with developmental disabilities or mental disturbances is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Psychologist at Inland Regional Center a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychology — ranked against 1,745 active Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Psychologist Career Context
In California, the Psychology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$140k (193 salary observations; 425 listings), vs ~$124k nationally (1,728 salary observations; 4,915 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 28% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$116k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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