Clinical Psychologist (Testing)

Company: Optum
Location: Maywood
Posted on: May 8, 2025

Job Description:

Gunn Psychological Services, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PhD, PsyD) to join our team in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
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Optum Behavioral Care is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. - As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
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Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We're revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it's your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
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Why Optum Behavioral Care

Flexible Hybrid Schedule
26-32 Weekly Clinical Hours
Employee Benefits and Resources
Base salary, plus incentive plan designed to reward and recognize your contribution toward the company's success

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As a Testing Clinical Psychologist, you will focus primarily on psychological traits such as personality, emotions, and behavior, which includes testing for disorders like anxiety, depression, ADHD and Autism spectrum to diagnose mental health conditions and guide treatment plans that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. -You will quickly build rapport with patients and coordinate care with internal and external providers by forming excellent provider-patient alliances. The Psychologist position is in an outpatient clinical setting where you will interact directly with patients.
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Primary Responsibilities:

Conduct individual, family or group therapy sessions based on ethical and medical necessity guidelines
Develop and coordinate a clinical treatment program for the diagnosis, treatment, or referral of patients presenting mental health conditions
Conduct psychological assessments and interpret results
Involve patient and/or family in treatment planning as appropriate
Lead crisis intervention methods and provide insight into the development of functional assessments and behavioral intervention plans
Complete clinical documentation according to policy

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You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:

• Active and unrestricted (PhD, PsyD) license in the state of California or working towards licensure
  
• 2+ years of experience conducting psychological testing and interpreting
  
• 2+ years of experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals, families and groups
  
• Ability to commute to the location in-person -
  
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
  
• Experience with health psychology
  
• Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
  
• Comfortable working with a wide range of clinical presentations
  
• Significant experience evaluating adults and/or children in an outpatient clinical setting
  
• Comfortable completing diagnostic assessments, general psychiatric testing, and providing direct therapy in an outpatient clinical setting
  
• Knowledge and experience in providing neuropsychological, CBT, and other evidence-based interventions
  
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  The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
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  OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.---
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  OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment

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