Creative & scientific mental health center in Long Beach, California

Clinical Psychologist

Concentration in Personality Assessment & Trauma Treatment

Psych Lab is a small, collaborative group practice dedicated to:

integrated diagnostics - so we don't miss important treatment targets
attachment-based, trauma-informed, integrative psychotherapy - aimed at deep healing & personality change (rather than solution-focused, symptom-targeted therapies)
collaborative continuing education, ongoing consultation, and intentional practice

We’re looking for well-rounded psychologists and psychological associates experienced in both trauma-informed therapy and psychological testing.

We work with a lot of veterans and military families, as well as folks on disability. Our clients are traumatized and can be difficult, but tend to be very committed to working with us toward long-term healing, so you must love the excitement of challenging relational work to be a good fit.

We're a very nerdy crowd, very dedicated to learning together, and we want to work with others who are as passionate and involved as we are. If you're a compulsive reader, meditator, and fearless self-reflector — welcome home!

Community feeling is very important to us, so only people excited to join in on our lively weekly case consultations & study groups should apply. We work collaboratively as a team, and provide a culture of feedback and support.

Requirements

Current & active license or registration in the state of CA
Located in or willing to relocate to Long Beach, CA
Available to work full time, at least 24 clinical hours per week (half-time positions are available for licensed psychologists)
Not concurrently providing services at any other private practice
Self-directed, consistent, and detail-oriented
Integrative client-centered/relational approach to therapy
Experienced working with acute, complex, and developmental trauma

Our wish list:

Experience & comfort working with dissociation, psychosis, and autism spectrum
Experience working with people on the autism spectrum from a neurodiversity perspective
Personal therapy experience and an active meditation practice
Ability to administer and interpret integrated cognitive, personality, and psychoeducational test batteries including the following instruments: R-PAS, WAIS/WISC/WIAT or RIAS/AAB (RIAS/AAB preferred), PAI, MCMI, MMPI, BRIEF, BASC
Available to work evenings & weekends

What you’ll do:

Follow a caseload of individual therapy clients
Therapeutically-aligned psychological assessment, focusing heavily on personality diagnosis and complex trauma
Always update charts and finish notes the same day as service
Complete testing reports within 2 weeks of collecting data
Serve as the main point of contact for all your clients
Proactively communicate with clients’ families, schools, and treatment teams
Participate in a weekly team meeting where you’ll present your cases & offer feedback to others
Respond to any contacts within a few hours, in a way that builds the reputation of the whole team
Proactively work to cultivate a positive and supportive work environment
Proactively engage in independent readings and research to augment the quality of your work

What we offer:

An exciting & collaborative group private practice setting
Flexible schedule
Full marketing, billing, and administrative support
Competitive hourly pay with full benefits (60% of billable for licensed, 50% for pre-licensed)
Opportunities for ongoing training, career growth, and advancement