What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychologist 2 (50% part-time) position at University of California - Los Angeles Health?
The Justice in Criminal Neuropsychology (JCN) Program and Conservatorship Assessment Training (CAT) Team at Semel Institute are seeking a skilled Psychologist 2 (50% Part-Time) to join a dynamic forensic and clinical training environment. This role offers the opportunity to conduct comprehensive clinical and forensic evaluations, integrating medical, psychiatric, legal, and collateral data to inform high-impact diagnostic and competency determinations. The Psychologist will administer and interpret a broad range of standardized psychological and forensic measures, prepare clear and defensible medico-legal reports, and develop evidence-based recommendations related to competency, conservatorship, and other court-referred matters.
In addition to direct clinical service, the incumbent will provide structured supervision and mentorship to neuropsychology externs and fellows, contributing to the advancement of training in forensic assessment, neurodevelopment, and professional report writing. This position requires professional agility, including participation in interdisciplinary consultation, court-related activities, record review, and follow-up evaluations. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful clinician with strong analytical writing skills who thrives at the intersection of psychology, law, and education.
Annual range: $133,110.00-$175,559.04
Required:
- Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
- Current, active license to practice Psychology in the State of California
- Demonstrated experience conducting neuropsychological or psychological assessments withadult populations.
- Ability to produce clear, accurate, and timely clinical documentation and reports.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary settings.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and electronic documentation systems.
- Ability to comply with University, Health System, and regulatory policies and procedures.
- Professional flexibility to meet clinical, training, and operational needs.
Preferred:
- Completion of two years of formal postdoctoral training in Clinical Neuropsychology orequivalent specialized training.
- Completion of postdoctoral training in Forensic Psychology.
- Experience conducting forensic, competency, or conservatorship-related evaluations.
- Experience supervising and training doctoral-level trainees in clinical neuropsychologicalassessment.
- Two or more years of clinical and/or scientific expertise working with complex psychiatric,neurologic, or justice-involved populations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing integrateclinical or medico-legal reports.
- Demonstrated ability to establish rapport with individuals from diverse cultural andsocioeconomic backgrounds.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple complex cases.
University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.