Job Abstract

The Clinical Psychologist in the Developmental Evaluation Clinic and Autism Discovery Institute independently performs a variety of professional duties. Position includes primary responsibility for independent administration scoring and interpretation of psychological testing for children and adolescents. The psychologist develops recommendations for treatment and links children to education and therapeutic services.

Other duties include: Counseling families regarding assessment findings and referrals. Test administration is based on an understanding of age culture and developmental level. The psychologist details patient care in the clinical record according to regulatory agency guidelines. Includes supervision and training of non-licensed staff and collaborative work with pediatricians and community organizations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Doctorate Degree (non MD)

1 year of experience

Level II: Minimum 3 years of experience required

California State license, or if licensed in another state, application for licensure in California must be submitted within one month of relocation

BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by AHA

One year experience testing children with developmental delays

Ability and experience working independently, using critical thinking skills and processes to arrive at objective, strategic, purposeful decisions within the context of patient care and department, division, and organizational priorities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

2 years of experience

One year pediatric experience with children under 6 years

Recent experience in a pediatric setting (within the past 2 years)

Competency with use of tests: Bayley Scales of Infant Development, Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), and Wechsler Scales

Bilingual English/Spanish

The expected hiring range for this position is $50.43 to $69.35

Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.