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Psychologist I​/II

Job in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, 93190, USA
Listing for: TCRC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Mental Health, Psychology
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Psychologist I/II #1991

We have a current opening for a Psychologist on our Santa Barbara Team

Job Title: Psychologist I/II

Requisition #: 1991

Job Type: Full Time, Bargaining Unit, Non-Exempt, Hourly

Location: Santa Barbara

Starting Salary: Psychologist I - $47.34-$59.33;
Psychologist II - $52.09-$65.26

Pay Rate: Based on level of experience equivalent to TCRC

Sign-on Bonus: $10,000 paid out in 3 installments

Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Referral program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Employee assistance program
  • LCSW Supervision hours program

Job Title: Psychologist

Job Summary: Evaluates individuals we serve and potential individuals, makes recommendations on service eligibility, appropriate services, counsels with individuals and families. Arranges and reviews diagnostic evaluations from other sources, recruits and maintains those sources. Consults with and trains staff on service issues. Liaison to County Mental Health, Safety Alert, and other agencies, as assigned.

Reports to:

Director of Clinical Services

Primary Functions
  • Collects, organizes, and analyzes information through records, interviews, tests, and professional sources to diagnose mental, emotional, behavioral, and/or educational difficulties and disabilities and develop intervention programs. Reviews and summarizes reports, administers tests, interviews individuals, families, and providers, makes written diagnoses and treatment recommendations, and consults with individuals and families on service issues.
  • Participates in multidisciplinary staffing, consults with regional center staff on individual and program issues, provides training and information to staff, individuals and families, service providers and community members, and may represent the center staff in fair hearings and dealings with other agencies.
  • Monitors referrals to psychological service providers and monitors quality of services provided, recruits and supports vendored psychologists, behaviorists, and related service providers.
  • Prepares statistical and other required reports.
  • Serves as the clinical consultant between TCRC and the County Mental Health Dept. within his/her area.
  • Serves as clinical liaison for follow‑up by SC’s to Safety Alert Crisis Service for the TCRC individuals in his/her designated office area(s) that use that service, especially the users above 3 hours/month and/or those who require Police, Hospital, or Inpatient coordinated by Safety Alert.
  • Monitors and troubleshoots the Intake Process in his/her office to ensure intakes for 3‑year‑olds and older are done within the Lanterman Act timeline of 142 days, as tracked by DDS in the Performance Contract. This does not include supervision of staff.
  • Additional duties may be added.
  • Skill Requirements

    Knowledge of developmental disabilities, mental illnesses, assessment, treatment options and related state laws and regulations; testing, oral and written communication, and working effectively with diverse groups.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Any combination equivalent to or likely to provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
    PhD or PsyD in a related field from an accredited university with license (for Psychologist II position), or license eligibility, from either the Board of Medical Examiners or Board of Behavioral Science Examiners of the State of California, and a minimum of two years of professional experience providing testing, diagnostic evaluation, service recommendation, and consultation to people with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities or emotional disturbances (and/or their families and service providers).

    At least one of these years must have been provided to persons with developmental disabilities. A valid CA Drivers’ License and transportation, or acceptable substitute is required for this position. Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly desired.

    Physical Requirements

    Position requires the ability to work independently, only in a standard office setting. The position is primarily sedentary, requiring typical office equipment use, with the ability to grasp, perform repetitive hand movements, finger dexterity, and fine coordination for statistical reports and data entry. Near, far, and color vision are required. Hearing and speech are required for communication in person and by phone.

    The employee must be able to lift and move up to 10 lbs. and infrequently up to 20 lbs. The position also requires standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the course of daily office activities. The employee may encounter upset individuals over the phone and/or in person. All of these physical tasks are essential functions of the position.

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