About Us & Why We're Hiring

We empower children, youth and families to flourish in vibrant communities.

• Child and Family Guidance Center (CFGC), established in 1962, is a leading provider of community mental health and social services in the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys
• Our mission is to empower children and families to achieve health and well-being through innovative mental health services.
• We serve thousands of children and families annually
• We are inspired by our staff of caring and committed professionals
• We are seeking passionate people to join our team

If our mission resonates, keep reading.

• As part of our team, you will join us in providing a continuum of prevention, early intervention, and intensive treatment services to children and families.
• We offer services in our offices, at schools, and in homes.
• Together, we seek to create stronger, more resilient communities
• Your role will center around changing lives, extending our reach, deepening our impact, and building meaningful outcomes for those seeking help.

The Position:

We are seeking are seeking motivated, qualified applicants for our post-doctoral residency program. The post-doctoral residency is a full year (September 1, 2023 – August 31, 2024), full-time (40-hours per week) program. Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. For full details, please visit https://www.childguidance.org/portfolio/psychology-postdoctoral-residency/.

What You’ll Do:

• Conducts intakes, individual, group, and family therapy.
• Conducts psychological evaluations.
• Maintains the necessary community/professional contacts, prepares necessary documents in a timely manner to advance treatment progress as indicated.
• Participates in in-service training, administrative and supervisory meetings, as needed.
• Maintains clinical charts and completes all necessary administrative paperwork in a timely fashion.
• Receives clinical supervision as appropriate to the level of experience.
• Hours: Full-time (40 hours). Monday – Friday. Two to three evenings per week and some on-call responsibilities are required.
• Hybrid work option available.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
• At least one-year specialized experience in child psychotherapy.
• Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities and use time effectively.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to get along with others in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Must be able to work as a team player, in a teamwork environment.
• Must be enthusiastically committed to the overall well-being of the department and the objectives of the Center.
• Ph.D. or Psy.D in psychology or Ed.D. program

We’re building a diverse, inclusive team

• You’re welcome here. We want CFGC to reflect the diversity of our community and flourish together.
• CFGC is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and strives to create a diverse, welcoming and supportive workplace

CFGC promotes professional development and a healthy work-life balance

• Postdoctoral stipends are available with additional benefits
• The program will be tailored to meet the individual training needs of the postdoctoral resident
• Great training/learning opportunities and professional development
• Fellows receive training on Evidenced Based Treatment & participate in several weekly seminars including: Advanced Psychodiagnostic Assessments, Countertransference and the Therapeutic Process
• Supportive, friendly work environment that prioritizes YOU
• Work-life balance – flexible time off policies
• Committees and workgroups that always strive to make CFGC’s workplace culture the best it can be.

Contingencies

• Must be fully vaccinated/boosted to comply with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and LAUSD mandate. The Center will provide accommodations as required by applicable law.

To Apply:

• Email letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a copy of a recent Child Psychodiagnostic Assessment Evaluation and three letters of references to: jpemberton@childguidance.org
• Applications are being reviewed beginning February 1, 2023, interviews will be scheduled until positions are filled.