What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychological Associate (Postdoctoral Resident) position at Huntington Psychological Services?
Job Title: Psychological Associate (Postdoctoral Resident) - Testing and Assessment
Location: Huntington Psychological Services, Inc.
3452 E Foothill Blvd, Suite 518
Pasadena, CA 91107
About Us:
Huntington Psychological Services is a new and growing practice in Pasadena, CA, that has quickly established itself as a trusted provider of high-quality psychological and neuropsychological assessments. Our goal is to provide assessments with the same care, quality, and professionalism we would want for ourselves or our own families. We’re looking for a warm, kind, and dedicated Psychological Associate (Postdoctoral Resident) to join our team. This is a great chance to earn supervised hours toward your license while becoming skilled in psychological and neuropsychological testing.
Position Overview:
As a Psychological Associate, you'll perform psychological and neuropsychological assessments for people of all ages. You’ll help with everything from initial intake to testing, feedback sessions, and report writing. You'll be working with individuals and families from middle to high-income backgrounds, evaluating a wide range of concerns, including cognitive, social, emotional, academic, and developmental challenges.
This position is ideal for someone passionate about assessment and eager to build their expertise in a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessments for children, teens, and adults with various concerns like ADHD, autism, learning disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, and more.
- Administer, score, and interpret different psychological tests, including those for cognitive skills, memory, attention, executive functioning, and emotional and personality assessments.
- Perform diagnostic intake interviews and provide helpful, useful feedback sessions to clients and their families.
- Write detailed reports, summarizing findings and offering diagnostic impressions and personalized treatment recommendations.
- Offer clear, compassionate feedback to clients and families to help them understand the results, diagnoses, and recommendations.
- Communicate with other professionals involved in the client's care, such as therapists, doctors, and educators.
- Keep accurate and detailed records, following all legal and ethical guidelines.
- Participate in regular supervision with a licensed psychologist, who will help you grow professionally and meet postdoctoral requirements for licensure in California.
- Stay informed on the latest research and best practices in psychological and neuropsychological testing.
Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology (or a related field) from an APA-accredited program.
- Eligible to register with the California Board of Psychology as a Registered Psychological Associate (we'll help you with the registration process).
- Ability to work compassionately with a diverse range of clients who have complex cognitive, emotional, social, and developmental conditions.
- Strong commitment to ethical standards and confidentiality.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, time management, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Some experience administering and interpreting psychological and neuropsychological tests during previous internships or practicum.
- Strong writing skills.
- Completed a pre-doctoral internship that included experience in psychological and/or neuropsychological assessment.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate starting at $30 per hour with room to grow.
- Supervision to meet postdoctoral licensure requirements.
- Marketing support to help get you more clients and hours.
- Unique opportunities for continuing education and professional development, including access to our extensive collection of the latest tests.
- Flexible schedule.
- A supportive work environment where we want you to succeed and reach your goals.
- Additional benefits for our full-time employees.
How to Apply:
Please send the following:
- A brief cover letter/email explaining your experience and interest in psychological and neuropsychological assessments.
- Your current CV (resume).
- Contact information for two to three professional references.
- Two to three de-identified psychological or neuropsychological reports you’ve completed in previous internships or assessment classes.
Send Applications to:
Email: office@huntingtonpsych.com
This position requires in-person work in Pasadena, CA, and is not remote.
At Huntington Psychological Services, we are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to apply.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30