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Jewish Family and Children's Services
Palo Alto, California · Hybrid

Child/Adolescent Psychologist (Part-Time)

PsychologistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$70-$76/hr

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Help children, teens, and families thrive. Provide therapy, assessments, and support alongside an expert clinical team. Flexible hours and advanced training opportunities.

Agency Overview

Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) has served the San Francisco Bay Area for 175 years. We offer world-class services to support individuals and families across all stages of life, including adoption, mental health, senior care, disability services, financial assistance, Holocaust education, and youth development. Our mission and work are rooted in Jewish values, and we serve people of all faiths and backgrounds.

The Center for Children and Youth (CCY) program offers specialized services for children, expert parenting guidance, and youth initiatives including mental health support. We also advocate for public policy changes to benefit young people, working with policymakers, schools, parents, youth, community coalitions, and advocacy groups to develop and advance solutions.

Job Summary

Are you a passionate clinician dedicated to transforming the lives of youth and families? Join an elite, interdisciplinary team at Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS). We are seeking a skilled Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) or Clinical Psychologist (PsyD/PhD) to provide high-quality assessment, therapeutic intervention, and consultation.

At CCY, you will collaborate daily with a robust team of peer therapists, clinical psychologists, a pediatric psychiatrist, occupational therapists, and parenting coaches. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity for professional growth, including access to advanced training through our renowned Child Training Institute.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. The company does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Pay Range: $70 - $76/hour (depending on experience)
  • Hybrid schedule options (opportunity to work designated hours from home)
  • Employment Type: part-time, hourly, non-exempt role without benefits
  • Schedule: 20 hours per week
  • Ongoing clinical training with national experts through CCY’s Clinical Training Institute and expert panel
  • High-quality, weekly individual (1 hr) and group (1.5 hrs) clinical supervision provided for all clinicians
  • Be part of a financially stable nonprofit with a long and rich history
  • Make positive differences in the lives of thousands of individuals and families we serve each year

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions, comprehensive screenings, clinical assessments, and collaborative treatment planning for children, adolescents, and families presenting with mild-to-moderate diagnostic profiles

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Participate actively in weekly clinical case consultations, multidisciplinary team meetings, and quarterly Quality Assurance peer reviews

Administer, score, and interpret psychological testing batteries for children and youth (applicable to PsyD/PhD candidates)

Maintain timely, accurate, and HIPAA-compliant electronic health records (EHR) including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and termination summaries

Represent the department professionally in agency-wide meetings, professional trainings, and community outreach as required

Job Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work, OR a Doctoral Degree (PsyD/PhD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an accredited institution

Active, unrestricted license in California (Licensed Psychologist, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC), or Registered Associate (AMFT, ACSW, APCC) actively working toward licensure in California

Demonstrated experience utilizing evidence-based modalities (e. g., CBT, DBT, SPACE, PMT, ACT, EMDR, ABFT, ERP) integrated with play therapy and family systems work with children, adolescents, and families

Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnoses and treatment of presentations common in youth, including ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, attachment challenges, and autism spectrum profiles

Ability to work flexible hours, including late afternoons and some evenings, to accommodate school-aged clients

Valid California Driver’s License, reliable personal vehicle, and active automobile liability insurance for required travel within JFCS regions

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals.

Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status. JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions, clinical assessments, and treatment planning for children, adolescents, and families. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, clinical case consultations, and maintain accurate HIPAA-compliant electronic health records.

Requirements

Requires a Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work with an active, unrestricted California license or registration. Candidates must demonstrate experience with evidence-based modalities and possess a valid California driver's license.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Child/Adolescent Psychologist (Part-Time) at Jewish Family and Children's Services a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% are remote, 28% have no call, 60% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Psychology by the numbers
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Listed pay$146k–$158kPsychology median $177k (middle half $132k–$198k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$137k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychology listings in California170 active1,720 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 43% remote · 28% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Psychologist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment206 active listings, Nov 2026
New Psychology listings588 in the last 30 days375 the 30 days before (+57%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychology pay trend+2.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Jewish Family and Children's Services

Individual and Family Services
San Francisco, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible hours
Hybrid schedule options
Ongoing clinical training
Weekly individual and group supervision