Postdoctoral Fellow (2027-2028)

Positive Change Counseling Center; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Comprehensive medical, dental, and VIS

HSA with employer contribution

Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous paid time off

Case consultation with colleagues

Malpractice insurance and overheads

Billing, credentialing, scheduling, I&

Job summary

The Postdoctoral Fellow at Positive Change Counseling Center will focus on psychological testing and evaluation, plus psychotherapy, with at least 50% of time on administration of evaluations for children and adults.

The role offers supervised clinical experience in assessments and treatment planning, opportunities for research involvement, and ongoing supervision with licensed psychologists in a collaborative, evidence-based practice setting in San Diego.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree 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 and testing.
• Adherence to ethical guidelines in practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments including diagnostic interviews and testing.
• Assist in treatment plans and recommendations based on evaluations.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy per evidence-based methods.
• Offer crisis intervention and support for distressed clients.
• Maintain accurate, confidential client records and documentation.
• Complete required documentation in line with ethical and legal standards.
• Participate in research initiatives and program development.
• Stay current with research and best practices in the field.
• Engage in clinical supervision with licensed psychologists.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Therapeutic techniques

Psychological assessment

Psychological testing

Ethical guidelines

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology (PhD/PsyD)

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].