Psychologist, Behavioral Health Per Diem (Modesto, CA)

Sutter Health; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 179,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Group malpractice tail coverage

Job summary

Gould Medical Group in Modesto, CA seeks a per diem Psychologist for the Behavioral Health Department focused on psychological assessment and testing. This role offers part-time opportunities within an integrated healthcare setting and negotiable schedule.

Responsibilities include administering tests, interpreting results, preparing reports, and collaborating with psychiatrists and therapists. The position emphasizes independent work with minimal inpatient duties.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Current California license as a Psychologist.
• Extensive training and experience in psychological assessment and testing.
• Expertise with standardized tests, score interpretation, and report writing.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and testing based on referrals.
• Select, administer, score, and interpret standardized tests.
• Integrate results with clinical history and observations.
• Prepare clear psychological evaluation reports.
• Provide feedback to patients, families, and providers.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, PCPs, and others.
• Maintain timely documentation in the EMR.
• Practice within professional and ethical standards.

Skills

Assessment expertise

Test interpretation

Report writing

Independent work

Education

Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology (APA-accredited)

Job description

Description

Opportunity Information

Northern California Psychology Opportunity

Gould Medical Group is seeking a per diem Psychologist to join our Behavioral Health Department with a primary focus on psychological assessment and testing. This position is ideal for a psychologist who enjoys assessment work and is looking for a part-time opportunity within an integrated healthcare setting

Position Details:

• Per diem opportunity for psychological or neuropsychological testing.
• Starting base salary: $110 per hour for scheduled, patient-facing clinical template scheduled services only. Compensation does not include in-basket management, telephone encounters, My Health Online (MHOL) activities, dictation, form completion, or any other administrative duties.
• Behavioral Health Department consists of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, LMFTs, LCSWs, NPs and PAs.
• Practice location: Modesto, CA
• Schedule and hours are negotiable based on department needs and candidate availability.
• Integrated medical setting with opportunities for collaboration across specialties
• All age ranges, but can specialize in adults or children
• Low paperwork demands
• No inpatient work
• Stable and growing group

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychological assessments and testing based on clinical referral questions.
• Select, administer, score, and interpret appropriate standardized psychological tests.
• Integrate test results with clinical history, behavioral observations, and other available information.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive, and clinically useful psychological evaluation reports.
• Provide feedback regarding assessment results and recommendations to patients, families, and referring providers as appropriate.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, primary care providers, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Practice within applicable professional, ethical, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or a closely related field from an APA-accredited program.
• Current California license as a Psychologist.
• Training and experience in psychological assessment and testing.
• Strong knowledge of standardized psychological assessment instruments, test interpretation, and report writing.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Join Us and Enjoy

• Group paid malpractice and tail coverage

Organization Details

Gould Medical Group is a growing, 600+ clinician multi-specialty group located about two hours east of San Francisco, California. Our communities offer quick access to the bay area as well as other hot spots such as Napa Valley, Yosemite, and Lake Tahoe.

Community Information

• Close proximity to the Bay Area but a lower cost of living
• Short driving distance to Yosemite, wine country, Lake Tahoe, Monterey
• Centrally located with quick access to skiing, hiking, surfing, and entertainment venues of various types
• Rapidly growing communities Excellent school options
• Average of 260 days of sunshine annually

Equal Opportunity Statement

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