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As of Jun 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for psychological assistant in the United States is $28.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $35.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Psychological Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Psychological Assistant, you generally need a master's or doctoral degree in psychology and relevant supervised clinical experience. Familiarity with psychological testing tools, electronic health records, and diagnostic systems such as the DSM-5 is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, ethical judgment, and clear communication help you build rapport with clients and support licensed psychologists effectively. These skills ensure accurate assessments, effective treatment planning, and the overall well-being of clients in a professional setting.

What are Psychological Assistants?

Psychological Assistants are individuals who have completed graduate-level education in psychology and work under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. They assist in providing psychological services such as administering assessments, conducting therapy sessions, and performing research. Psychological Assistants are typically working towards full licensure and gaining supervised experience required by state licensing boards. Their responsibilities and level of autonomy vary depending on state regulations and the supervising psychologist's practice. This role is essential for training and ensures that clients receive high-quality care under proper supervision.

What are some common challenges Psychological Assistants face when transitioning from academic training to clinical practice?

Psychological Assistants often find the shift from the structured environment of academic training to the fast-paced demands of clinical settings to be challenging. They may encounter diverse client needs, complex diagnoses, and high caseloads, which require strong time management and adaptability. Additionally, learning to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world situations, navigating supervision, and managing administrative tasks such as documentation can be demanding. However, with supportive supervision and ongoing learning, most assistants quickly build confidence and clinical competence.
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Psychological Assistant Child Team

Psychological Assistant Child Team

Kaiser Permanente

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

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Job description

Description:
Job Summary:

Under the supervision of a licensed Psychologist or board certified Psychiatrist, provides mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment and crisis intervention services for adult and/or child members who present themselves for psychiatric evaluation with a broad range of mental health needs. Under supervision, may collaborate with treating primary care providers and with psychiatric and allied health professional team members to plan and direct each individual patients treatment program.
Essential Responsibilities:


  • Under the supervision of a licensed psychologist or board certified psychiatrist, develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates clinical treatment programs for the diagnosis, treatment, and/or referral of Health Plan members with acute or chronic mental illness. Participates in staff conferences to select, plan, and evaluate treatment programs. Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups. Instructs and counsels patients and their families regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and adherence to prescribed medication regimens, within the scope of practice. May administer specialized therapeutic procedures, as appropriate. Provides appropriate support to members family. May develop and conducts psychoeducational classes and groups.

  • May conduct psychological assessments, including test administration, interpretation, and recommendations. Prepares intake summaries, treatment plans, and case summaries and maintains ongoing confidential records. Charts members treatment and progress in accord with state and NCQA regulations and in keeping with accepted community standards.

  • Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating patients for psychotropic medications, within the scope of practice. Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the members treatment. May develop, implements, and evaluates behavioral medicine and health psychology programs in a variety of settings, including primary care. Provides consultation to other care providers and health educators on matters relating to mental health, health psychology and behavioral medicine. Provides clinical supervision to psychology doctoral interns, psychology postdoctoral residents, and other mental health trainees/fellows as necessary.

  • Confers and consults with supervisor regarding members progress and treatment and may consult with psychiatrist as well, if both are involved in members care.

  • May provide appropriate support to members family, including explanation of treatment, instructions in how to support treatment and interventions to increase acceptance of and adherence to treatment, at members request.

  • Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the members treatment to include referral of the member and/or members family to external resources, as appropriate. Participates in departmental program development, implementation and evaluation.

  • Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience


  • Completion of a psychology doctoral internship - minimum of 1 year (1500 hours).

Education

  • PhD/PsyD/EdD in Clinical, Counseling, Health or School Psychology from an accredited college or university.
License, Certification, Registration
  • Psychologist License (California) within 24 months of hire
  • Psychological Assistant Registration (California) required at hire
Additional Requirements:

  • Once hired as an Assistant, an employee will be offered and must work a schedule that would accumulate at least half the required supervisory hours annually.
  • Must be familiar with DSM-V as a means of diagnosis.
  • Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
  • Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practice and psychotherapy research methods.
  • Knowledge of the bio-psycho-social functions that contribute to mental health.
  • Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans.
  • Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy.
  • Professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities.
  • Commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic.
  • Ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner.
  • Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations and APA standards as it related to client treatment, patient rights and client/patient confidentiality.
  • Previous clinical responsibilities to include psychological testing, diagnosis, crisis intervention, brief individual and group psychotherapy.
  • Knowledge of psychological testing techniques, administration and interpretation.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership.
  • Upon completion of supervised hours, the employee must obtain state licensure within two (2) years.
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy.
  • Demonstrated experience in psychological evaluations of adults, children, adolescents, & families, including administering & writing up psychological testing & assessment batteries preferred
  • Demonstrated professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities, preferred.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic, preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner, preferred
  • Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans, preferred
  • Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy, preferred

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