Postdoctoral Fellow (2027-2028)

ARC Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 4%

Health, dental, and vision insurance

HSA/FSA options

Life insurance

EAP

Paid time off & holidays

Case consultation

Overhead expenses covered

Job summary

ARC Health in San Diego, CA is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Assessment Team. The role emphasizes psychological testing, evaluation, and psychotherapy, with at least 50% time spent administering evaluations for children and adults.

The position offers supervised clinical experience, potential for licensure-related growth, and comprehensive benefits. Compensation is up to $85,000 annually, with full-time, non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• Completion of a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in clinical psychology or a related mental health field from an APA accredited program.
• Current or pending licensure as a registered psychological associate in California.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic techniques, psychological assessment, testing measures, and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, including diagnostic interviews and psychological testing.
• Assist in developing treatment plans and recommendations based on evaluation findings.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy following evidence-based approaches.
• Offer crisis intervention and support for clients in distress.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records, including assessment and progress notes and treatment plans.
• Complete required documentation in compliance with ethical and legal standards.
• Contribute to research initiatives and program development to improve clinical services.
• Stay current with research and best practices in the field.
• Participate in clinical supervision with licensed psychologists to enhance skills.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Psychological assessment

Education

Ph.D./Psy.D. in clinical psychology

Tools

Psychological testing tools

Job description

Description

Postdoctoral Fellow (Assessment Team)

Compensation: Up to $85,000 annually; paid bi-weekly
Employment Type: W-2 Full-Time Employee; Non-Exempt
Location: This is an in-person role based out of San Diego, CA

Job Summary

The Postdoctoral Fellow is a critical role designed for individuals who have recently completed their doctoral training in a mental health-related field. This position offers an opportunity to gain supervised clinical experience, expand professional skills, and contribute to our clinical services, with a primary focus on psychological testing and evaluation, as well as psychotherapy. At least 50% of this position will be administering psychological evaluations for both children and adults.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, including diagnostic interviews and psychological testing.
• Assist in the development of treatment plans and recommendations based on psychological evaluation findings.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy to clients, following evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
• Offer crisis intervention and support for clients in distress.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records, including assessment notes, progress notes, and treatment plans.
• Complete all required documentation in compliance with ethical and legal standards.
• Assist in research initiatives and program development to enhance the quality and effectiveness of our clinical services.
• Stay current with research literature and best practices in the field.
• Participate in clinical supervision with licensed psychologists to enhance clinical skills and receive feedback.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and continuing education to stay current with best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: Up to $85,000 annually; paid bi-weekly
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents*
• HSA (with employer contribution) and FSA options to help manage healthcare and dependent care expenses*
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential mental health and life support resources*
• Generous paid time off and additional paid holidays*
• Case consultation with colleagues
• Malpractice insurance and all overhead expenses covered by the practice
• Billing, credentialing, scheduling, and intake support

*Indicates benefits available only to full-time W-2 Employees

Requirements

Position Requirements:

• Completion of a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in clinical psychology or a related mental health field from an APA accredited program.
• Current or pending licensure as a registered psychological associate in California.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic techniques, psychological assessment, psychological testing measures, and ethical guidelines.
• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
• May require periods of sitting, standing and the ability to walk to various locations throughout the health system to attend meetings.
• Must have normal or corrected vision and be able to clearly communicate verbally by phone or in person.
• Good communication skills and emotional resilience to provide support to patients facing mental health challenges.

About Positive Change Counseling Center:

Positive Change Counseling Center is a compassionate, client-centered mental health practice dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families create meaningful and lasting change. Our clinicians provide evidence-based therapy in a supportive and collaborative environment, tailoring care to meet each client’s unique goals and needs.

Since 2006, we’ve remained committed to supporting our therapists as much as our clients. Positive Change Counseling Center fosters a culture of teamwork, professional growth, and clinical integrity, allowing clinicians to focus on impactful therapeutic work without the administrative burdens of managing a private practice. We value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and clinical approaches, and strive to create an inclusive space where clinicians feel supported and empowered to do their best work.

Positive Change Counseling Center is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our teams and enhances the care we provide to the communities we serve.

Positive Change Counseling Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Positive Change Counseling Center is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodation requests may be submitted to [e-mail].