Clinical Psychologist Jobs in California
Clinical Psychologist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in healthcare systems, community mental health centers, Veterans Affairs facilities, and university counseling services, with openings at every level from supervised postdoctoral associates through senior licensed staff. Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego are the largest hiring metros, with major employers such as Kaiser Permanente, the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, and Sutter Health maintaining consistent clinical psychologist demand. Child and adolescent psychology, neuropsychological assessment, and trauma-focused treatment are the most in-demand specialties across California right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Mesa Vista Hospital
- Day
- Regular
Hours:
Shift Start Time:
VariableShift End Time:
VariableAWS Hours Requirement:
8/40 - 8 Hour ShiftAdditional Shift Information:
Weekend Requirements:
No WeekendsOn-Call Required:
NoHourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):
$57.740 - $74.490 - $83.440
The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.
What You Will Do
Evaluates, plans, directs and administers Psychology services. Assists patients in reaching their maximum performance and level of functioning. Participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department, and participates in CQI activities.
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Or
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from an APA accredited college or university.
- 1 Year experience in a clinical psychology setting.
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
- California Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) - CA Board of Psychology -REQUIRED
Essential Functions
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Documentation
Documentation is completed in a timely, complete, legible, concise and accurate manner.
Documentation follows Sharp HealthCare guidelines, professional guidelines, and meets third-party payor and regulatory requirements.
Maintains records pertinent to departmental operations.
Completes all documentation elements as appropriate (Interdisciplinary Plan of Care, Education record, billing, discharge plan, and others). -
Patient care
Performs an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provides and reassesses as per policy.
Assesses patient pain that interferes with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation; and provides intervention. (Rehab Dept Only) -
Treatment plans
Designs, implements and evaluates treatment effect, recommending changes to physician as needed.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
Demonstrates knowledge and safe use of modalities, equipment and therapeutic procedures.
Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients' needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
Completes development plan and performance is satisfactory.
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association; Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Doctor of Psychology (PsyD); California Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) - CA Board of Psychology
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Clinical Psychologist Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- LifeStance Health29

- California Correctional Health Care Services8

- Rula7

- Little Scholars Services6

- Sharp HealthCare4

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Government & Public Sector
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Science & Research
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical psychologist jobs across California.
- Active California license as a psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology
- Doctoral degree in psychology (PhD, PsyD, or EdD) from an accredited program
- Completion of a supervised postdoctoral fellowship meeting California licensure requirements
- Experience delivering evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, or EMDR with specific populations
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems commonly used in California clinical settings
- Ability to provide bilingual services in Spanish preferred by many California employers
Clinical Psychologist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical psychologist in California?
To become a licensed clinical psychologist in California, you must earn a doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited program, then complete a supervised predoctoral internship and a postdoctoral supervised experience period. After that, you apply to the California Board of Psychology, pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology, and pass the California Psychology Law and Ethics Examination. The California Board of Psychology oversees licensure and sets the supervised hours requirements you must meet before applying.
Which companies hire clinical psychologists in California?
Employers hiring clinical psychologists in California right now include LifeStance Health, California Correctional Health Care Services, and Rula, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's size and its large public sector mean the VA healthcare system, county behavioral health departments, and large integrated health systems like Kaiser Permanente are particularly consistent sources of full-time openings.
Which California cities have the most clinical psychologist jobs?
San Diego, San Francisco, and Los Angeles County have the most clinical psychologist openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of its scale, the concentration of VA facilities, county-funded mental health programs, and large hospital systems, while San Francisco and San Diego draw openings through university medical centers, research institutions, and military and veterans healthcare infrastructure that sustains consistent demand across those metros.
Are there remote clinical psychologist jobs in California?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely administrative or analytical fields because clinical psychologists frequently conduct in-person assessments and provide direct patient care. About 78% of clinical psychologist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that telehealth has expanded meaningfully in outpatient therapy and some psychiatric evaluation contexts while in-person requirements remain standard for neuropsychological testing and hospital-based roles.
How can I get hired as a clinical psychologist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing an APA-accredited predoctoral internship in California, with placements available through VA medical centers, county behavioral health departments, and university training clinics at institutions such as UCLA and UC San Diego. After internship, postdoctoral associate positions at Kaiser Permanente, large federally qualified health centers, and county mental health agencies are designed for candidates completing their supervised hours before licensure, giving new graduates a structured pathway into fully licensed staff roles.
Where can I find and apply to clinical psychologist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to clinical psychologist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across health systems, community behavioral health organizations, VA facilities, and other employers. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly through each listing.
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