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Clerkship STudent Opening

for Assessment/Testing Cases

Apply by January 15th

Job Description

We are seeking to add a doctoral student to our Assessment Team to work collaboratively with our full-time staff. The student will be expected to be available for 10-12 hours per week, with additional hours to meet supervision requirements as outlined by state licensing boards.

The student will provide forensic assessment for incoming referrals to Grey Matter Psychological Assessment. Personality is a major part of this position- you must be warm, compassionate, and proficient in assessing, diagnosing, and writing forensic and testing reports to be successful in this position. A kind and helpful presence to potential clients is also a must. This position will manage forensic and neuropsychological evaluations.

We have referrals ready and waiting for this applicant.

Organizational Culture

We are seeking a supportive team player to work collaboratively with a fast-growing forensic and neuropsychological practice. We are adamant about providing anti-racist, LGBTQI-affirming competent care for our patients. We provide excellent training to staff members and resources for students to research, apply theory, and support their ongoing growth and betterment as professionals. Each staff member is provided with monthly training via a staff portal on trauma theory, current research, helpful interventions, and community resources we have collected over the years in practice.

Perks

• Diverse clients and referrals are provided to you by Grey Matter as part of an overall commitment to excellent clinical training.

• We work hard to avoid burnout, which means we are a staff that contemplates helpful boundaries and creates robust support systems for each other. Our supervisors have an innovative spirit to help make our workplace environment healthy.

• Forensic and neuropsychological testing referrals for a robust training experience.

Reports to: CEO/Supervising Psychologist

Minimum requirements

Doctoral student (seeking clerkship student)

Strong clinical references from previous supervisors

Interest in working with trauma & forensic populations through an attachment and relational lens

Collaborative presence and skillful approach in managing difficult cases

Excellent social skills and organizational skills

Comfort with providing virtual evaluations/assessments. Some office hours are available but most care is provided on a HIPAA-compliant video platform

There might be some in-person testing required in our Santa Monica office (usually one day per week for a half day)

Competencies

Strong clinical presence and self-motivated to complete necessary administrative tasks.

Interpersonal Skills: a team player with a positive attitude who works effectively with clients, co-workers, and supervisors.

Organization & Time Management Skills: complete chart notes in a timely manner, return referral correspondence quickly, and eager to gain testing experience.

Communication Skills: Strong computer skills, as well as oral and written communication.

Flexibility & Growth Mindset: holds the belief that skills can be developed through hard work, effective strategies, and input from others. Must be receptive to feedback, collaboration, and innovation.