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Profession Program Director (Psychologist) Los Angeles, CA

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Overview Job Title: Program Director (Psychologist)

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Setting: Forensic Outpatient Mental Health Program

Schedule: Monday-Friday or 9/80

Salary: $143,000 - $162,240

Details

Shift: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Shifts Per Week: 5

Scheduled Hours: 40

Start Date: 09/26/2025

Responsibilities

Oversee all clinical, operational, and fiscal aspects of the FCTP program

Facilitate treatment team meetings and guide supervision and case planning

Ensure program goals and quality standards are met in accordance with DSH and Penal Code

Direct clinical decision-making and intervene in high-risk or emergency situations

Collaborate with CONREP leadership, community stakeholders, law enforcement, and courts

Maintain compliance with documentation, billing, and reporting standards

Provide clinical supervision and support to licensed and unlicensed staff

Deliver expert-level testimony and court reporting

Stay current with trends in forensic psychology and integrate best practices

Qualifications

Doctorate in Psychology from an accredited institution

Licensed Psychologist with the California Board of Psychology

Experience treating individuals with serious mental illness in forensic settings

Strong leadership skills with experience supervising clinical teams

Knowledge of risk assessment, structured professional judgment (SPJ), and CONREP system

Ability to provide written and verbal testimony in legal settings

Valid CA Drivers License and clean driving record

CPR, First Aid, CPI, MOAB, and Fire/Safety Training (or ability to obtain within 180 days)

Benefits

Student loan forgiveness qualifying employer

Flexible 9/80 work schedule option

Medical and dental insurance

Employer-matched retirement plan

Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal holidays

Cell phone reimbursement

Bilingual pay where applicable

Ongoing training in forensic psychology and risk assessment

Certification reimbursement and on-call pay

Employee appreciation events

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