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Description
The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a part-time Psychologist to join the Max Gray Child and Adolescent Mood Disorders Program (CHAMP). CHAMP provides comprehensive clinical care and conducts innovative research for children and adolescents affected by mood disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, and mood dysregulation.
You will contribute to both the clinical and research mission of the program by providing evidence-based assessment and treatment services while supporting ongoing research initiatives. Key responsibilities:
- Facilitate psychotherapy groups for youth with mood dysregulation and related emotional and behavioral challenges using a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed treatment approach.
- Conduct comprehensive intake evaluations for clinical patients and potential research participants.
- Participate in CHAMP research activities, including the application of established coding systems to analyze communication patterns within family interaction transcripts.
- Support research studies involving children, adolescents, and families participating in randomized clinical trials focused on adolescent depression and mood disorders.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical and research teams to support program goals and improve outcomes for youth and families.
Salary range: $61.47/hr – $81.06/hrQualifications
Phd or PsyD in Psychology
Valid CA Psychologist License
Minimum 1 year of postdoc fellowshipÂ
Knowledge of and expertise in clinical practice, with emphasis on annualized, evidence-based interventions
Knowledge and expertise in mood disorders and early intervention
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information
Ability to attend to detail and approach tasks with precision
Skill in organizing and maintaining patient records