Providence Saint John's Health Child and Family Development Center is seeking a full-time Psychologist with specialized training and experience working with children from birth to age five. This is an excellent opportunity for a bilingual Spanish-speaking psychologist who is passionate about early childhood mental health and wants to provide meaningful, family-centered care in a flexible and supportive environment.
The ideal candidate will bring strong psychological assessment and testing skills, along with specialized training in Early Childhood Mental Health. Licensed psychologists are preferred, though candidates who have completed their required supervised hours and are working toward licensure are encouraged to apply. Experience conducting psychological assessments with infants and young children is strongly preferred.
This outpatient position offers variety across clinic-based care, school and classroom settings in Santa Monica and telehealth. Clinicians work closely with children and their caregivers, with a caseload structured around the complexity and intensity of each child's needs. The position may also occasionally support older children.
Position Details:
Full-time position
Monday to Friday schedule, with hours varying based on patient and program needs
Provide mental health treatment in a variety of settings, including clinic, schools and classrooms in Santa Monica and the Westside of Los Angeles and through telehealth
Provide psychological assessments and testing for infants and children, primarily from birth through age five
Utilize evidence-based treatment approaches that may include Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), DIR/Floortime and play therapy
Manage approximately 10 cases in addition to school-based responsibilities, with caseload varying based on case complexity and intensity
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation is between $120,000 and $125,000 per year
Comprehensive benefits
The posted salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and may include productivity bonuses, incentives related to quality and performance, hospital/ED call stipends, extra shift incentives, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to the position. In addition, providers typically receive a CME allowance and other benefits offered by their medical group employer. Please note that this salary range is provided in accordance with State law and is subject to variation due to the factors noted above.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Specialized training in Early Childhood Mental Health is required
Experience working with children from birth to age five is required
Spanish-speaking is strongly preferred
Early childhood psychological assessment and testing experience is strongly preferred
Where You'll Work
Providence Saint John's Health Center is a 266-bed facility equipped with the latest diagnostic technology and a team devoted to providing a broad range of primary and specialty service lines. Healthgrades, The Joint Commission and the Leapfrog Group have all given Providence Saint Johns multiple accolades for its dedication to academic-based, research-guided care. Saint Johns is also home to the world-renowned John Wayne Cancer Institute, a leader in clinical research and medical advancements in cancer care.
Where You'll Live
Santa Monica is one of the most livable cities in Los Angeles, and for good reason, with its iconic, three-mile beach, sunny climate and easy, scenic access to the coast-hugging Santa Monica Mountains. Just 15 miles from the heart of Los Angeles, it is home to numerous Hollywood celebrities. With its proximity to nature, revitalized downtown and idyllic beachside location, Santa Monica is one city that truly has it all.
Who You'll Work For
Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission — to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran
Job ID Number: 31943
