C.A. Licensed Assessment Psychologist—Flexible, Assessment-Focused Role (San Diego)

Are you a California-licensed psychologist seeking greater flexibility, work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on your own terms?

At the Center for Thoughtful Lasting Change (CTLC), we specialize in providing high-quality psychological and developmental evaluations, with the option to include therapy clients if that aligns with your interests. Whether you're focused solely on assessment or prefer to combine evaluations with a small therapy caseload, we’ll work with you to craft a role that aligns with your goals and lifestyle.

• Assessment-Only — no therapy, case management, or crisis intervention required (unless you choose to include it)
• Low client volume — full-time is just 4 clients per week
• Remote flexibility — write reports from anywhere
• Flexible hours, complete reports from anywhere
• Customizable Schedule — Create a schedule that works for you
• Autonomy & Support — enjoy professional independence with help from a responsive administrative team

• Perform psychological and developmental evaluations
• Meet with clients in the office solely for testing sessions (typically 2-3 hours per client)
• Write reports remotely at times that work best for you
• Choose to see as few as 2 clients per week, or gradually increase to a full-time schedule (4 clients/week)

• A Doctoral degree in Psychology
• Active California State license as a clinical psychologist
• Certification in BLS for Healthcare Providers or CPR (or willing to obtain).
• Have high-quality report-writing skills and are committed to delivering thorough, person-centered evaluations
• You are seeking a sustainable role that honors your time and professional boundaries

Essential Skills:

• Proficient knowledge of a range of psychological assessment tools and familiarity with developmental and neuro-developmental disorders
• Proven ability to build rapport and connect with clients, providing empathetic and effective care
• Excellent interpersonal skills to foster strong relationships
• Clear and professional communication skills, capable of creating detailed psychological reports and conveying findings to clients and their support networks
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, consistently meeting goals, and maintaining clinical excellence
• Skilled at managing multiple tasks with precision, with a focus on reliability and attention to detail
• Comfortable working with individuals from diverse backgrounds in a respectful, supportive manner

Join Our Team

If you're passionate about helping families through the most critical developmental stages and want to be part of a supportive, mission-driven team, we want to hear from you!

CTLC was founded in 2008 and has continually delivered high-quality psychological and developmental assessments, early intervention, and psychotherapy services. We are committed to providing individualized, trauma-informed care that supports children and families throughout their lives. Our team fosters a warm, collaborative environment with a strong focus on clinical excellence and staff well-being.

We Offer:

• Flexible schedules and supportive supervision
• A collaborative, warm, and caring clinical team environment
• Opportunities for reflective practice and professional growth
• Work that truly makes a positive impact on children’s lives

Apply today to join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference!