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General Information

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Flexible Hybrid
Work Schedule
Variable flexible hybrid schedule, 8hrs/week, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, including evenings and weekends
Posted Date
08/06/2026
Salary Range: $61.47 - 81.06 Hourly
Employment Type
4 - Staff: Limited
Duration
11 months
Job #
31765

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a part-time Psychologist to join our Youth Stress and Mood (YSAM) Program, a nationally recognized program dedicated to improving the mental and physical health of youth through the development and evaluation of treatments for depression, self-harm, and suicide prevention. Key responsibilities include:
  • Conducting clinical evaluations, treatment, and care coordination for youth participants
  • Implementing established research and clinical protocols
  • Maintaining accurate documentation and supporting regulatory compliance activities
  • Collaborating with program leadership and site teams to support program operations and objectives
  • Assisting with program implementation, data review, reports, presentations, and other dissemination activities
  • Participating in quality assurance efforts, including treatment adherence review and feedback
Please note: this is a limited position that may convert to career

Salary range: $61.47/hr - $81.06/hr

Job Qualifications

Phd or PsyD in Clinical Psychology or related field from an accredited institution
Current and valid California Psychologist License
Training in psychopathology and psychotherapy, with a focus on depression, suicide, prevention, and self-harm intervention (experience is preferred)
Experience providing assessment and treatment services to children and adolescents
Experience working with youth experiencing depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and/or suicidal behaviors (preferred)
Knowledge of clinical research methods, including data collection, data management, and research protocol implementation
Ability to evaluate emotional, behavioral, and mental health conditions in children and adolescence and develop appropriate treatment recommendations
Ability to provide evidence-based interventions and collaborate in developing treatment plans for youth and their families
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical and research team
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate clinical and research documentation
Flexibility to work a varied schedule based on program and patient needs

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.