Staff Psychologist Fee for Service

At Childrens Health Council we believe in the promise and potential of every child teen and young adult. Our mission is to transform young lives by providing culturally responsive best-in-class learning and mental health services to families from diverse backgrounds regardless of language location or ability to pay. We specialize in ADHD Learning Differences Anxiety & Depression and Autism. Our strategic priorities include: being people first and empowering our workforce creating systems built on equity access and inclusion elevating technology and strengthening our community partnerships.

Why CHC

Join a Compassionate Collaborative and Growth-Oriented Team!

At our clinic were dedicated to providing exceptional care while fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our clinicians. Heres what sets us apart:

• Excellence in Evidence-Based Therapy Deliver high-quality care backed by research and best practices including measurement-based care to track and enhance client progress.
• Psychotherapy Consultation Groups- Consultation is specialized to age and/or presenting concerns.
• Commitment to Lifelong Learning Expand your expertise with free continuing education (CE) courses regular consultation groups and in-house training designed to support your professional growth.
• True Interdisciplinary Collaboration Work alongside psychologists therapists speech-language pathologists occupational therapists psychiatrists educational specialists neuropsychologists and nurse practitioners to provide holistic whole-child care. Being part of a diverse team broadens your clinical perspective enhances your skill set and fosters deeper professional growth through shared expertise.
• Access to Admin Support and Technology Tools Receive full scheduling and billing support and access to technology tools that ease administrative burden including note-writing tools.
• A Culture of Diversity & Inclusion Join a welcoming community that values cultural humility equity and ongoing learning ensuring that clinicians of all backgrounds feel supported and empowered.
• Long-standing respected non-profit serving the community for over 70 years!

Flexible Fee-for-Service Model:

Our Fee-for-Service model is designed to give clinicians autonomy and balance. Youre compensated for the work you do without the pressure of billable hour quotas. Most clinicians carry between 515 clients per week allowing for flexibility around other professional roles such as faculty appointments private practice or family responsibilities. This model offers the best of both worlds: the independence of private practice with the support consultation and community of a multidisciplinary team.

Fee for Service will be between $90/hour for PhD or PsyD for billable hours and $50/hour for administrative hours.

About the role!

The Staff Psychologist is responsible for providing individual family group and/or collateral therapy for children teens and young adults. They are also responsible for completing all documentation including progress notes in a timely manner in accordance with CHCs documentation timelines as well as conducting comprehensive clinical intake interviews with parents and clients. This position currently reports to the Clinical Program Manager.

As a Staff Psychologist you will:

• Provide individual family group and/or collateral therapy for children teens and young adults.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical interviews with parents and clients. Develop a case formulation and develop tailored evidence-based treatment plans.
• Coordinate clinical care with other disciplines including SLP OT education psychology and psychiatry.
• Conduct in-service training and seminars at CHC or within the community including parent or teacher education workshops support groups or podcast episodes.
• Facilitate parent/teacher workshops facilitate support groups and/or contribute content for podcasts.
• Attend clinical staff and team meetings as assigned including weekly staff meeting and a regularly scheduled consultation group.
• Complete all documentation including progress notes in a timely manner in accordance with CHCs documentation timelines.
• Adhere to all mental health legal and ethical mandates and guidelines in the execution of duties including timely completion of charting billing report preparation and ethical/confidentiality issues as outlined by the American Psychological Association.
• Participate in IEP conferences and other school meetings to assist school personnel in understanding client issues and the rationale for the implementation of recommendations when clinically valid.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
  

Education and Experience:

• Ph.D./Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an accredited graduate school and valid California license to practice psychology required.
• At least 3 years post-degree experience in either/both a pediatric clinic and/or school-based setting is preferred.
• Adherence to all professional ethical legal and confidentiality issues outlined by the California Board of Psychology The American Psychological Association and State and Federal laws.

Additional Qualifications:

• Knowledge and understanding of CHCs four areas of expertise: ADHD LD anxiety and depression and Autism Spectrum disorders.
• Knowledge and skills in evidence-based child and adolescent individual and family therapies case formulations and treatment planning.
• Experience working with diverse clients/populations; exemplifies cultural humility.
• Ability to offer after-school hours to clients/families.
• Experience utilizing EHR software programs.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations and commitment to CHCs DEIB initiatives

Working Conditions:

• Afternoon and evening hours in Palo Alto to accommodate clients school schedules.
• Able to stand and sit for extended periods of time.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

CHC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender perception or identity national origin age marital status protected veteran status or disability status. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to