Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician - Now Hiring

Licensed Psychologist - Greater Salinas, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Salary Range: $135,216 - $177,288 per year
Overview:
We are seeking a licensed Clinical Psychologist to provide essential psychological services within a high-acuity psychiatric emergency department, including participation in the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP). This is a fully onsite role requiring a strong background in assessments and crisis intervention.
Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychiatric screening and psychological evaluations
  
• Perform crisis intervention and provide psychoeducation to patients and families
  
• Complete all required documentation accurately and promptly
  
• Contribute to ongoing program evaluation and development
  
• Attend unit, departmental, and program meetings
  
• Supervise trainees (e.g., interns, fellows)
  
• Conduct psychological testing when needed
  
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
  
• Optional participation in teaching/didactic opportunities and case conferences
  

Qualifications:

• Clinical Psychologist - Greater Salinas, CA
  
• Real-world experience with psychological assessments (not just classroom training)
  
• Proficiency using and interpreting tools such as:
  
• WISC-V, WAIS-IV, Woodcock Johnson, C-TONI
  
• ADOS, ADIR, SRS, CARS, GARS, ABAS
  
• Experience assessing and interviewing both children and adults
  
• Comfortable working with court-involved cases, DFCS referrals, and providing testimony
  
• Ability to deliver feedback to families, including discussing ineligibility decisions
  
• Willingness to work onsite full-time (this position is not remote)