About Us & Why We're Hiring
We empower children, youth and families to flourish in vibrant communities.
- Child and Family Guidance Center (CFGC), established in 1962, is a leading provider of community mental health and social services in the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys
- Our mission is to empower children and families to achieve health and well-being through innovative mental health services.
- We serve thousands of children and families annually
- We are inspired by our staff of caring and committed professionals
- We are seeking passionate people to join our team
If our mission resonates, keep reading.
- As part of our team, you will join us in providing a continuum of prevention, early intervention, and intensive treatment services to children and families.
- We offer services in our offices, at schools, and in homes.
- Together, we seek to create stronger, more resilient communities
- Your role will center around changing lives, extending our reach, deepening our impact, and building meaningful outcomes for those seeking help.
The Position:
We are seeking a full-time Clinical Psychologist for our Balboa site in Northridge. This position is primarily responsible for delivering mental health treatment services to children and adolescents within designated programs. As a key member of a multidisciplinary team - including psychiatrists, case managers, and other professionals -this role collaborates to provide holistic, person-centered care.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and testing as assigned, providing feedback to the multidisciplinary team to inform treatment decisions.
- Deliver individual, family, and group therapy sessions to an assigned caseload.
- Provide a broad spectrum of treatment services, including intakes, assessments, ongoing treatment planning, and discharge planning.
- Offer field-based services as needed, which may involve meeting clients at their homes or other community locations.
- Develop individualized treatment plans, regularly monitoring and evaluating client progress.
- Be available to manage client crises and symptoms, including during non-business hours, and participate in agency-wide on-call rotations.
- Engage caregivers in the treatment process through collateral sessions, family therapy, parent education programs, and family support groups.
- Meet performance expectations for billable hours as assigned by the Supervisor.
- Complete all required documentation in compliance with Agency policies, HIPAA guidelines, and funder standards within established timelines.
- Participate in supervision, meetings, and training sessions related to position responsibilities, including evidence-based practices, booster sessions, and consultations as assigned.
- Hours: Full-time (40 hours), Monday – Friday, 2 evenings per week until 8:00pm are required.
Starting Salary:
- Waivered Psychologist: $76,640
- Licensed Psychologist: $77,640 - $83,640
- Additional years of experience will be considered as well
- $3,000 differential available for bilingual Spanish-English proficiency (must pass Spanish Proficiency Assessment to qualify)
Qualifications
- Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
- Must have experience conducting psychological testing
- Relevant experience in providing direct mental health services to children and adolescents, including work or internship experience.
- Proven ability to work effectively with highly traumatized children and families, managing high-risk situations and volatile family dynamics.
- Strong knowledge and experience in delivering culturally competent services, with a commitment to inclusivity and sensitivity.
- Demonstrates excellent collaboration skills, working professionally with a multidisciplinary treatment team, and ability to work independently while seeking supervision when needed.
- Strong organizational skills, dependability, and a proactive approach to work, with effective time management, flexibility, and punctuality in meeting deadlines, appointments, and meetings.
- Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology. Must be eligible to register as a waivered or licensed psychologist with the Board of Psychology.
We’re building a diverse, inclusive team
- You’re welcome here. We want CFGC to reflect the diversity of our community and flourish together.
- CFGC is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and strives to create a diverse, welcoming and supportive workplace
CFGC promotes professional development and a healthy work-life balance
- Free supervision for licensure
- Educational Assistance Reimbursement
- 100% License/Registration Fee Reimbursement
- Great training/learning opportunities with a focus on clinical services
- Supportive, friendly work environment that prioritizes YOU
- Work-life balance – flexible time off policies
- Committees and workgroups that always strive to make CFGC’s workplace culture the best it can be.
- Premier Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, identity theft protection, Tickets at Work discount services, and even pet insurance policies!
- Employees in this role may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- And much more! Check out our full benefits summary https://www.childguidance.org/portfolio/benefits/
*This job posting includes a summary of duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this position. It is not a complete job description and is subject to change based on the needs of the center.