BOP Psychological Associate

Description

About Us:

At Heredia Therapy Group, we’re reimagining what clinical care in a private practice looks like. As stewards of healing and science, our practice strives to provide the highest quality of psychological services to our community, utilizing a wide range of evidence-based assessment, counseling, and skills training. Our group provides a structured, full-time model that offers consistency and support for both clients and clinicians.

We’re committed to healing hearts, changing minds, and transforming lives — one client, one clinician, and one relationship at a time.

Why Join Us?

• Hourly Compensation: [$35–$43/hour] based on experience
• 40-Hour Work Week: A consistent, full-time schedule - no scrambling to fill your calendar, no need to market for yourself.
• Paid for All Time Worked: Includes assessments, documentation, meetings, and supervision
• In-Person Only: This is a 100% in-person role. All clinical work is conducted on-site in our professional and welcoming space.
• Supportive Team Culture: We foster collaboration, connection, and mentorship within a highly interactive multidisciplinary agency.
  
  

Our Core Values: Honesty, Excellence, Respect, Ethics, Dedication, Integrity, Accountability

Your Role

Under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist, the Psychological Associate will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments and evaluations, providing direct therapeutic services, and maintaining professional standards of care.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical interviews with patients and/or family.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments to assist with diagnosing.
• Ability to independently determine the most appropriate assessment battery for a particular patient based on relevant history and reason for referral.
• Conduct psychological screenings and comprehensive psychological assessments to clarify diagnosis, evaluate differential diagnosis, and provide recommendations for treatment and support services.
• Administer measures of intelligence, attention/concentration, social behavior, and other areas to assess for ADHD, anxiety, mood, intellectual and developmental disability, and autism spectrum disorders.
• Psychological assessments include test administration, scoring and interpretation, and writing a comprehensive report.
• Provide feedback, which includes summary and recommendations to patient and/or family.
• Provide appropriate support to patients/families during feedback sessions, including explanation of the evaluation, processing results, and providing support where needed to increase acceptance.
• Provide weekly therapy sessions to some clients as needed.
• Maintain clinical records and complete documentation in a timely manner in keeping with professional standards of care.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly testing supervision to consult regarding patients and clinical concerns.
• May be asked to travel to alternative locations as needed for business and client purposes.
  
  

Benefits Include

• Guaranteed Weekly individual and group supervision (meets BBS requirements).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Medical coverage (Kaiser & Aetna plans).
• Life insurance ($10,000 company-paid policy, with optional add-ons).
• Vacation & Sick Time (Year 1: 40 hours, Year 2: 80 hours).
• Opportunities for growth and promotion within the organization.
  
  

Ready to Join a Workplace That Feels Different?

We’d love to meet you. Apply today and find out what it’s like to work in a setting that truly supports your professional and personal growth.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Pursuing a PhD/PsyD/EdD in Clinical, Counseling, Health or School Psychology from an APA accredited training program.
• Will require a current valid registration as a Psychological Assistant with the Board of Psychology of the State of California by start date.
• Valid NPI Registration.
  
  

Additional Qualifications

• Must be familiar with DSM-V as a means of diagnosing.
• Demonstrate professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities.
• Demonstrate commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary agency.
• Demonstrate ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and APA standards as it related to patient treatment, patient rights, and patient confidentiality.
• Excellent time management and material organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills with both patients and colleagues.
• Ability to work in team-oriented environment.
• Flexibility to respond to changing circumstances and priorities within the agency.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialty training in psychological batteries, whether it be during doctoral program, practicums, and/or internships.
• Thorough knowledge of procedures for developmental and psychological evaluations of young children through adulthood.
• Extensive experience and knowledge in assessment of numerous domains of functioning including the following: cognitive, attention, and social/emotional/behavioral functioning.
• Knowledge of psychological testing techniques, administration, and interpretation.
• Has experience in assessing, diagnosing, and treating a broad range of mental health and developmental concerns.
• Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective recommendations for treatment.