Clinical Assessment Psychologist: Contract to Hire
Concentration in Personality Assessment & Neurodivergence
We’re looking for a well-rounded licensed psychologist experienced in both cognitive and personality testing. The ideal candidate will be able to begin testing work on a contract basis with the option to move into a full-time, salaried position at Psych Lab after 6 successful testing cases are completed.
We are:
- A private, multi-specialty mental health center in Long Beach (currently working remotely due to the pandemic)
- Psychologist-led, trauma-informed, integrative, holistic, team-based
- Focused on creating connection and well-being for ourselves and our clients
You are:
- Fully licensed to practice as a psychologist in California
- Able to work in-person in Long Beach, CA
- Self-directed, consistent, and detail-oriented
- Skilled at clinical interviewing and able to provide brief evaluations as well as more in-depth test-driven assessments
- Well-informed regarding psychodynamic & attachment models of personality
- Knowledgeable about trauma, dissociation, and psychosis
- Able to make useful and specific psychotherapy recommendations based on assessment results
- Experienced in assessing for ADHD and high-functioning Autism Spectrum
- Competent to complete psychoeducational evaluations on ages 12+
- Able 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
What you’ll do:
- Therapeutically-aligned psychological assessment - focusing heavily on personality diagnosis, complex trauma, and neurodivergence
- Always update charts and finish notes the same day as service
- Complete testing reports within 1-2 weeks of data collection
- Serve as the main point of contact for all your clients
- Proactively communicate with clients’ families, schools, and treatment teams
- Respond to any contacts within a few hours, in a way that builds the reputation of the whole team
- Provide in-depth feedback to clients and their families
- Provide diagnostic and treatment consultation to a growing team of therapists
- Proactively work to cultivate a positive and supportive work environment
What we offer:
- An exciting & collaborative group private practice setting
- Autonomy & flexible schedule
- Full marketing, billing, and administrative support
- Competitive compensation (60% of billable)
- Opportunities to provide therapy and supervision available if desired
To apply, please send the following information to drgodot@psychlab.us:
- Cover letter
- CV
- A recent de-identified integrated testing report
Join our team!
Dr. David Godot
Licensed Psychologist
Clinical Director
Provides psychological assessment & treatment planning. Specialties in complex trauma, psychanalytic therapy, and clinical hypnosis.
Sara Kay Godot
Chief Operations Officer
Manages facilities, hiring, patient census, chart audits, and runs our weekly Monday staff meeting!
Danica Lumaban
Billing Coordinator
Helps keep billing & insurance authorizations on track.
Dr. Nicolette Zangari
Supervising Psychologist
Expert in military and sexual trauma, psychosis, and supporting folks along the spectrum of gender and sexuality.
Hailey Hause
Licensed Marriage &
Family Therapist
Focused on healing trauma and social anxiety, and facilitating personal growth.
Rachel Barraza
Licensed Clinical
Social Worker
Experienced with DBT and attachment-based approaches to trauma and addiction.
Tanya Montgomery
Licensed Marriage &
Family Therapist
Skilled in working with complex trauma, severe & chronic mental illness, autism, and ADHD.
Kira Xiong
Licensed Professional
Clinical Counselor
Experienced with trauma, disabilities, chronic pain, domestic violence, and relationship problems.
Oscar Sermeno
Associate Professional
Clinical Counselor
Helps people learn to value themselves & their experiences.
Elyssa Krmpotich
Associate Professional
Clinical Counselor
Focuses on psychodynamic approaches for deep healing.
Zoë Peterson
Associate Marriage &
Family Therapist
Helps young people find their authentic voice, and heal from discouragement and difficulty.
Nick Kosht
Associate Clinical &
Social Worker
Helps people break free from religious trauma, anxiety cycles, and relationship patterns that aren't working.
Stephanie Clark
Associate Professional
Clinical Counselor
Helps young people and couples dig deeper than surface symptoms to create lasting change.
Loren McKnight
Associate Marriage &
Family Therapist
Highly experienced with teens, young adults, and family conflict.
Harper Tassie
Associate Marriage &
Family Therapist
Specializes in healing from narcissistic abuse and toxic family patterns, and finding your authentic self.