Pediatric Clinical Psychologist - MHI Outpatient Clinic - (Sign-on Bonus & Relocation Assistance for Eligible New Hires)

This position is located in Encinitas, CA; it is casual and grant funded, with a grant renewal date of June 30, 2029.

About the role

Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego has implemented an innovative Primary Care – Mental Health Integration Program through the Transforming Mental Health (TMH) initiative. This network of services provides accessible mental health services within the primary care medical home and at regional mental health specialty hubs across San Diego and Southern Riverside County. The program focuses on supporting early identification, health promotion, and illness prevention in collaboration with primary care pediatric partners.

As part of the Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) team, the Behavioral Health Integrated Health Therapist (IHT) serves as a valued provider and partner in total child well-being, based in the primary care pediatrician’s office. The IHT will conduct a brief model of mental health services, including diagnostic assessment, triage, psychotherapy, and multidisciplinary team treatment planning. As a generalist provider, the IHT will offer education, connection to resources, counseling, problem-solving, brief therapy, and crisis intervention. The IHT will develop integrated care plans utilizing knowledge of mental health, age, developmental stages, and culture.

This role works closely with physicians to provide holistic care, monitor patient progress, and achieve treatment goals to improve both mental and physical health. The Pediatric Clinical Psychologist provides direct patient care in assigned locations, develops care plans, implements evidence-based therapies, and conducts testing following Rady Children's integrated behavioral health model and guidelines. The psychologist makes ongoing treatment recommendations and links children to community mental health resources and therapeutic services.

The psychologist collaborates with supervisors, managers, directors, and leadership to coordinate, plan, evaluate, and improve the functions and roles of psychologists working in Rady Children’s locations. They work with operational leaders, physicians, and staff to advance behavioral health initiatives aimed at improving pediatric population health. The psychologist also participates in ongoing departmental initiatives to support the vision and innovation of integrated psychology services at Rady Children’s.

Requirements

• PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology or related field of psychology with specialization in pediatrics
• 1 year of clinical experience
• California State license
• Successfully completes the required credentialing process for the department/area of practice
• BLS for Health Providers (AHA) (minimum requirement)
• Ability and experience working independently, using critical thinking skills to arrive at objective, strategic, results-oriented decisions within the context of patient care and departmental, divisional, and organizational priorities
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree from an APA-accredited program
• 3 years of clinical experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Pay

The expected hiring range for this position is $52.95 to $72.81 per hour. Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. The range does not represent the full salary range for the position but reflects the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity.