Director, Psychology - Behavioral Health Services Admin
Job Summary
The Director of Psychology is responsible for the overall leadership and management of psychology services across inpatient and ambulatory areas including the Medical Behavioral Unit (MBU), Psychiatric Emergency Department (Psych ED), and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Services (CAPS). This position provides strategic direction, clinical oversight, and operational management to ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based psychological care for children and adolescents with complex medical and psychiatric needs.
Responsibilities
- Program Development
- Quality Improvement
- Staff Supervision
- Financial Performance
- Compliance with Regulatory Standards
- Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Teams
- Represent Psychology Services in Internal and External Forums
Qualifications
- PhD or PsyD in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology from an APA-accredited program
- 5 years clinical experience with children/adolescents in hospital or acute care settings
- Leadership experience in clinical or academic environments
- California Psychologist License (or eligibility within 6 months)
- Demonstrated ability to manage people, programs, and projects in a collaborative, results-oriented manner
- Strong communication and emotional intelligence skills
- Demonstrated commitment to respecting differences and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supervising licensed and unlicensed staff
- Background in program development, quality improvement, or integrated care models
Salary Range
The current salary range for this position is $78.24 to $107.58. Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector.