Clinical Psychologist

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
• 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.

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.

• 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.
• 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)

• 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…