Psychologist Jobs in Oakland, CA

A Psychologist plays a vital role in the mental health industry, providing critical support and services to individuals experiencing mental health issues. They are responsible for diagnosing and treating a variety of emotional, mental, and behavioral disorders. Their duties often include conducting psychological tests, providing psychotherapy, and researching human behavior. They might work in a variety of settings such as hospitals, schools, government agencies, and private practices. A Psychologist needs strong observational skills to accurately assess patients' behavior, critical thinking skills to find the best treatment solution, and excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients.

Certification and state licensure are mandatory for Psychologists. They need a Doctoral degree in Psychology, which entails a dissertation based on original research. They also need to complete an internship, gain at least 1 to 2 years of supervised professional experience, and pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology. Prior to becoming a Psychologist, individuals might have roles as a Mental Health Counselor, Social Worker or a Psychiatric Technician - all roles that can provide valuable experience for becoming a Psychologist.

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In-person Licensed Psychologist

  • Oakland, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 1 day ago

In-person Licensed Psychologist Compensation Details $90 per hourly session (53-minutes) Guaranteed payment every two weeks via direct deposit Payment protection for no-shows, late cancellations, &...

Licensed Psychologist

  • Menlo Park, CA (22 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (22 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Qualifications: All eligible candidates must have one of the following independent licenses in California: Licensed Clinical Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) Clinicians need to be licensed and living in...

School Psychologist

  • Emeryville, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Emeryville, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 24 days ago

Requirements: Masters degree in School Psychology California School Psychologist License 1 year of recent relevant experience preferred Supplemental Health Care will consider for employment qualified...

Focused Therapy Psychologist

  • Hayward, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 days ago

evaluation with a broad range of mental health needs....

Seeking School Psychologists – Weekly Pay

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

The School Psychologist works to support students through avariety of mental health and developmental issues and aid in qualifyingstudents for additional support services....

Staff Psychologist (Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program)

  • Martinez, CA (14 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Martinez, CA (14 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

therapy - group therapy - and psycho-education classes Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues to include patient's decision-making capacity regarding health care...

School Psychologist

  • Clayton, CA (20 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Clayton, CA (20 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Active State Pupil Personnel Services Credential with Authorization in School Psychology, Proficiency in online educational tools (Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, Zoom etc.) highly advantageous....

Case Manager II

  • Berkeley, CA (7 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Berkeley, CA (7 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

The Case Manager will facilitate access to legal, housing, transportation, mental health, substance abuse, and pain management resources while assisting patients with medical insurance navigation and...

School Psychologist Internship- 3rd Year (Grades TK-8)

  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Reference Other (Sample Report) Resume Requirements / Qualifications Job Summary Job Summary School psychology interns will have the opportunity to work in settings...

School Psychologist - Intern

  • Albany, CA (8 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Albany, CA (8 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

Job Summary Job Summary POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the district psychologist provide school psychological services to school sites regarding student learning, special education eligibility...

School Psychologist (Court & Community School Programs) #2425-0400

  • Pleasant Hill, CA (14 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Pleasant Hill, CA (14 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

Additionally, the School Psychologist provides designated instructional services for students whose IEP specifies psychological or mental health services and makes available consultation services to...

REMOTE School Psychologist Job in California

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Remote School Psychologist State: California Licensure: School Psychologist License Caseload: Preschool students - Full-time (40 hours/week) - Evaluations - Mild to moderate disabilities...

Remote Work

Case Manager, Clean & Sober Shelter

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

health support, and housing services Knowledge of co-occurring disorders and trauma-informed environment Culturally competent and able to work with a highly diverse population Bilingual in Spanish...

Psychologist - Adult Testing

  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Previous clinical responsibilities to include psychological testing, diagnosis, crisis intervention, brief individual and group psychotherapy....

Psychologist Short hour

  • Walnut Creek, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Previous clinical responsibilities to include psychological testing, diagnosis, crisis intervention, brief individual and group psychotherapy....

Demographic Data for Oakland, CA

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Salary for Psychologist Jobs in Oakland, CA

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Highest Education Level

Psychologists in Oakland, CA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
45.0%
Doctorate Degree
24.2%
Bachelor's Degree
22.5%
Associate's Degree
3.2%
High School or GED
2.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.9%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%



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