The Help Group is currently seeking candidates for the position of Clinical Psychologist and Assessment Supervisor. 

Established in 1975, The Help Group stands as the premier nonprofit organization in the United States dedicated to providing unparalleled support to children with a spectrum of special needs, encompassing autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, ADHD, developmental delays, traumatic experiences, and emotional challenges.

Clinical Psychologist and Assessment Supervisor Reporting To: Director of Psychology Training Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervision of doctoral psychology interns in APA accredited doctoral internship, post-doctoral fellows, and practicum trainees, oversight of assessment services through the Help Group’s PLAN assessment center. 

QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of three years of clinical experience and psychological assessment specializing in children and families, including one year working directly with families and in educational, milieu, or residential treatment settings. Demonstrated expertise in administration, scoring, and integration of psychological assessments for children and adolescents with diverse diagnostic presentations is required as well as proficiency in administration and scoring of the ADOS. Expertise in child/adolescent psychology, particularly in Autism Spectrum Disorders, is preferred. Experience in supervising licensed psychologists, psychology practicum students, doctoral interns, or post-doctoral fellows in psychological testing or clinical practice is desirable. Applicants must hold licensure in the State of California and be authorized to supervise professional experience hours for licensure. 

Additionally, candidates must have graduated from an APA Accredited Doctoral Program (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in clinical, counseling, school psychology, or a related field. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Oversight of The Help Group’s P.L.A.N. Assessment Center, including coordination of testing services, management of referrals, assignment of assessment cases to doctoral interns, and provision of supervision for all aspects of psycho-diagnostic testing while maintaining an inventory of testing materials. 

Supervision of interns and/or trainees through individual and/or group sessions within The Help Group’s doctoral internship, post-doctoral fellowship, and/or practicum training programs. 

Supervision may encompass various direct service experiences, such as individual, family, and group treatment, in addition to supervision of psycho-diagnostic testing.

Collaboration with the Director of Psychology Training to instruct doctoral students in test administration, scoring, interpretation, report composition, and feedback of results. 

Development of remediation plans for training program participants who require additional support to meet competency standards. • Provision of continuous feedback and scheduled written evaluations of supervisee performance.

Availability for 24-hour crisis intervention and support for supervisees as required.

 For more information about The Help Group, visit www.thehelpgroup.org. To learn about The Help Group’s professional training programs for doctoral level psychology graduate students, visit https://www.thehelpgroup.org/professional/doctoral-internships

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.