Psychologist/Director of Training - Sacramento, CA

Licensed Psychologist & Director of Clinical Training – Psychological Assessment
📍 Sacramento, CA | In-Person

Support and refine clinical training across practicum, Doctoral Internship, and Postdoctoral Fellowship programs in neurodevelopmental and neuroaffirmative psychological assessment.

A well-established program with strong support, structure, and leadership.

Why This Role Is Distinct

· Established Program — Practicum, Doctoral Internship, and Postdoctoral Fellowship levels are already in place. This is not a build-from-scratch role.

· Strong Infrastructure — Training committee, structured materials, and executive leadership provide meaningful support.

· Accreditation in Progress — Help refine systems and support continued progress toward APA accreditation.

· Balance & Impact — Maintain a small clinical caseload (5–10 hours/week) while leading and developing the next generation of clinicians.

What You'll Do

Training Leadership & Supervision
Provide individual and group supervision, schedule didactics, and support trainees at every level through accessible, developmentally informed, neuroaffirming supervision.

Program Operations & Quality
Maintain training systems, monitor progress, ensure compliance, review documentation, and support onboarding and ongoing trainee development.

Collaboration & Program Development
Partner with leadership on recruitment, evaluations, program improvements, and ongoing progress toward APA accreditation.

Direct Clinical Services
Maintain a small, intentional neurodevelopmental assessment caseload and model high-quality, neuroaffirming assessment practices.

Who Will Thrive Here
✔ Passionate about neurodevelopmental and autism-focused assessment
✔ Enjoys supervising and mentoring early-career clinicians
✔ Highly organized and detail-oriented
✔ Collaborates well with leadership and team members
✔ Balances clear expectations with supportive supervision
✔ Finds meaning in both assessment work and developing others

Our Values in Action

· Growth — Structured feedback over time

· Empathy — Supervision adapted to the trainee's stage

· Collaboration — Shared case conceptualization across levels

· Empowerment — Increasing autonomy with clear expectations

Minimum Requirements

· PsyD or PhD in Psychology, Educational Psychology, or related field

· Current, active, unrestricted license in California

· Formal training in autism assessment; ADOS-2 experience strongly preferred

· Strong commitment to neurodiversity-affirming practice

· Interest in leadership, mentorship, supervision, or training

· Excellent communication and organizational skills

· Knowledge of ethical guidelines governing clinical practice and training

· Successful background check required

Prior Training Director experience is not required.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with APA-accredited or accreditation-seeking programs

· Proficiency with EHR, video conferencing, and learning management systems

· Familiarity with a range of therapeutic modalities

· Prior supervision experience preferred but not required

Compensation & Benefits
$140,000 – $160,000 annually, depending on experience

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance

· 401(k) with employer match

· PTO with increased accrual over time

· 7 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday

· 5 paid sick days

· $400 annual CE stipend

· Productivity bonuses, referral incentives, raise opportunities, and more

· Payroll every other Friday

Ready to Join Us?
At Bridges of the Mind, we are committed to neuroaffirming care for the individuals and families we serve — and to supporting growth, learning, and development for our team.

Learn more and apply today: https://bridgesofthemind.com/career/
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