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This role focuses on testing and assessing young children (ages 2-6) with autism in a supportive, play-based ABA therapy environment. Position Highlights Role: Pre Doc or Post Doc Psychologist Focus:

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A typical day for a Testing Psychologist often involves administering cognitive, academic, or personality assessments to individuals, followed by scoring and interpreting test results. You’ll spend time documenting findings in detailed psychological reports and may consult with teachers, physicians, or family members to discuss results and recommendations. Test administration often requires blocks of focused, one-on-one interaction, while report writing and team meetings provide variety. The role balances direct client work with collaborative tasks, making effective time management and communication crucial to success.

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A Testing Psychologist specializes in assessing cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning through standardized psychological tests. They administer, score, and interpret assessments to diagnose conditions such as learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, and mental health disorders. Their work helps guide treatment plans, educational accommodations, and therapeutic interventions. Testing Psychologists often collaborate with schools, healthcare providers, and mental health professionals to support individuals based on their assessment findings.

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Clinical Testing Psychologist - Hybrid Schedule

Clinical Testing Psychologist - Hybrid Schedule

LifeStance Health

San Marcos, CA • On-site

$108K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 27 days ago

Lifestance Health rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 85 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

495th of 886 rated healthcare providers

Job description

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It's a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.
Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!
We are actively looking to hire talented Clinical Psychologists in the area, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence!
We offer Psychologists:
  • Comp range of $108,000-$145,000, compensation model based on productivity.
  • W2 employed position
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Cash based incentive program
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • 401K with 4% match
  • Part-time and full-time options
  • Mix of testing and therapy role
  • CEUs
  • Paid parental leave
  • Malpractice insurance provided

Psychologists are a critical part of our clinical team. We're seeking Psychologists that are:
  • Local to and fully licensed in California;
  • PhD or PsyD in Clinical/Counseling Psychology or Neuropsychology;
  • Experienced working with child, adolescent, and/or adult populations;
  • Trained in Autism (preferred).

To apply for this position please submit a curriculum vitae to Michael Pitts at [email protected]
I'd be glad to set up a call to discuss this opportunity with you and answer any questions!
Thank you,
Michael Pitts
Director, Practice Development
LifeStance Health, Inc.
(e) [email protected]
About LifeStance Health
LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.
LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.
Our values:
Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
If you elect to interact with us via our website, please only use www.lifestance.com or www.careers.lifestance.com. Additionally, our recruiters utilize email addresses with the @lifestance.com domain. Other websites and domains are not affiliated with LifeStance Health and may represent threats to your data security.
LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at [email protected] or by calling +1-800-308-0994. Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.

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Since LifeStance Health was founded in 2017, we have grown to over 5,000 clinicians and team members serving patients in more than 500 locations. We acquire clinical practices and open new locations across the country, with thousands of new clinicians joining our mission every year. We are reimagining mental health.

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Scottsdale, AZ, US

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