Trauma-Informed Pediatric Psychologist: Lead Clinic Program

Sjch; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John's Community Health seeks a licensed psychologist to establish and lead trauma-informed psychological services for children, youth, and transition-age youth within a primary care model.

Initially delivering direct clinical care, the role will evolve to oversee clinical protocols, workflows, and the child/adolescent psychology service within the clinic, while collaborating with pediatric and behavioral health teams.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted psychologist license in California (or license-eligible with active licensure tracking).
• Experience delivering trauma-focused treatment with children, adolescents, and families.
• Experience conducting developmental, psychological, and cognitive assessments with pediatric populations.
• Experience delivering behavioral health services in pediatric primary care or integrated medical settings.
• Experience building or scaling a clinical program or service line.

Responsibilities

• Provides outpatient psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and families using trauma-informed modalities.
• Conducts developmental, psychological, and cognitive assessments with pediatric populations.
• Develops and implements individualized, family-centered treatment plans addressing ACEs and developmental needs.
• Collaborates with pediatric, behavioral pediatrics, primary care, and psychiatry providers to plan integrated care.
• Develops psycho-educational groups and caregiver support sessions.
• Provides crisis assessment and intervention, including safety planning and higher-level referrals.
• Prepares intake summaries, treatment plans, and progress notes adhering to requirements.
• Coordinates with schools and child welfare agencies to support care and family engagement.
• Participates in staff conferences, clinical supervision, and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Trauma-focused care

Pediatric psychology

Developmental & cognitive assessments

Program development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical mentorship

Education

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, Child Clinical Psychology, or School Psychology (APA-accredited)

Job description

St. John's Community Health seeks a licensed psychologist to establish and lead trauma-informed psychological services for children, youth, and transition-age youth within a primary care model.

Initially delivering direct clinical care, the role will evolve to oversee clinical protocols, workflows, and the child/adolescent psychology service within the clinic, while collaborating with pediatric and behavioral health teams.