Assessment Psychologist

Children's Health Council; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Health Council in San Jose and Palo Alto seeks an Assessment Psychologist to conduct comprehensive evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults, informing treatment planning and school-based recommendations.

The role requires a Ph.D./Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, California licensure, and expertise in ASD/ADHD assessments, with strong report writing and telehealth capabilities to serve diverse families.

Qualifications

• Ph.D./Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an accredited program.
• California license to practice psychology in good standing.
• Experience with ASD assessment and differential diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 6–20).
• Establish medical necessity for evaluations per Santa Clara County Medi-Cal guidelines.
• Develop case formulations and synthesize findings for interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide feedback sessions to families and relevant providers with clear recs.
• Coordinate care with teachers, clinicians, and families to support implementation of recommendations.
• Document assessments timely, accurately, and in compliance with CHC policies.

Skills

ASD assessment expertise

ADOS-2 administration

Pediatric assessments

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation / reporting

Telehealth proficiency

Education

Ph.D./Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology

Job description

CHC is a leading provider of mental health and developmental services for children, adolescents, and young adults. We specialize in four core areas of expertise: ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Anxiety & Depression, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Our interdisciplinary teams are committed to providing comprehensive, evidence‑based care that helps young people thrive.

About the Role

Join CHC's Assessment team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, adolescents, and young adults. As an Assessment Psychologist, you'll conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations that inform treatment planning and support positive developmental outcomes. Working across our San Jose and Palo Alto locations, you'll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, provide expert consultation, and help families understand their child's unique strengths and needs through clear, actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Establish medical necessity for psychological evaluations in accordance with Santa Clara County Medi-Cal guidelines
• Conduct comprehensive clinical interviews with clients and caregivers; develop case formulations and synthesize findings for interdisciplinary teams
• Plan and conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 6–20), selecting appropriate assessment batteries based on referral questions and clinical history
• Administer, score, interpret, and integrate results from standardized psychological assessment instruments across multiple domains of functioning
• Develop and provide clear, actionable recommendations and treatment planning based on assessment results, which may include individual, dyadic, family, parent, and collateral interventions
• Provide feedback sessions to clients, caregivers, and relevant providers to explain assessment results and recommendations
• Offer psychological consultation to clinicians, caregivers, and other professionals, including review of external reports
• Coordinate clinical care with interdisciplinary team members, including case managers, master's-level clinicians, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, education staff, and psychiatry
• Participate in school observations, IEP meetings, and other school‑based meetings as needed to support implementation of recommendations
• Attend required clinical staff meetings, team meetings, committees, and workgroups to support program quality and service delivery
• Participate in bi‑weekly assessment consultation groups by presenting cases and providing peer consultation
• Supervise trainees (e.g., practicum students, doctoral interns, postdoctoral fellows) as needed
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation, including assessment reports, charting, and billing, in compliance with Medi‑Cal requirements, CHC policies, and all legal and ethical standards
• Meet productivity standards as assigned by the Division Director; full productivity is expected by the end of the third month of employment
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Program Manager or Division Director

Qualifications

• Ph.D./Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an accredited graduate school, preferably with at least (3) years post‑doctoral experience in pediatric, adolescent, and/or school‑based clinical settings
• Active, valid, and in good standing California license to practice psychology

Required Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of CHC's four areas of expertise: ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Anxiety & Depression, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Specialized training and experience in ASD assessment, including differential diagnosis (e.g., trauma, anxiety, ADHD, in‑utero substance exposure, and other neurodevelopmental or psychiatric conditions)
• Formal training and significant experience administering the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition (ADOS‑2) and other measures related to autism spectrum disorder
• Extensive experience in assessment of multiple domains of functioning including cognitive, functional academics, attention, executive functioning, learning and memory, and social/emotional/behavioral functioning
• Strong skills in evidence‑based therapeutic approaches, case formulation, and treatment planning for children, adolescents, and families
• Excellent time‑management, organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with computers, electronics, technology, and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
• Ongoing compliance with all professional, ethical, legal, and confidentiality standards as required by the California Board of Psychology, the American Psychological Association, and applicable state and federal laws (e.g., HIPAA)
• Established reliability with ADOS‑2 administration
• Comfort and experience providing services via telehealth platforms

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work in team‑oriented environment and on interdisciplinary teams
• Flexibility to respond to changing priorities and client needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities
• Clinical expertise in child and adolescent assessment
• Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse populations

Physical Requirements

This position may require occasional lifting, moving, or setup of testing materials, laptops, and assessment kits. The role involves extended periods of computer‑based work and frequent interpersonal interaction with clients, caregivers, colleagues, and external partners. Flexibility in work schedule is required to meet client needs.