Careers

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Psychology Careers

Institute of Behavioral Health

The Rady Children's Institute of Behavioral Health is unique because it provides comprehensive mental health and psychosocial services to children and their families within a full-service pediatric medical facility. Its state-of-the-art, cost-effective clinical programs also are available at outpatient clinics throughout the county. Call 858-966-5832 for more information.

Psychologists

Professionals within the Developmental Evaluation Clinic consist of psychologists and neuropsychologists. A psychologist has a Ph.D. in Psychology and a California state license. A neuropsychologist has a Ph.D. in Psychology and a California state license, as well as specialized training and experience in neuropsychological assessment.

The Institute features:

Therapy: Outpatient psychiatric services at multiple sites, including diagnostic evaluation and individual, family and group therapy. The staff is bilingual and bicultural. Emergency and crisis intervention is available 24 hours a day through Sam S. and Rose Stein Emergency Care Center at Rady Children's.

Chemical Dependency and Eating Disorders Programs: Special programs are available for adolescents in areas such as chemical dependency, eating disorders and phobias.

Evaluation Programs for Learning Disabilities and Developmental Delays: The Institute has extensive developmental evaluation programs that include evaluation and referral for:

• Autism -- provides developmental/psychological evaluation for children and refers families to appropriate private and public education programs. Parent education and support available through a parent group. For more information, see our Autism Discovery Institute.
• Learning Disabilities -- evaluates children for problems contributing to poor school performance and helps parents access appropriate education support. Also assesses kindergarten readiness.
• Developmental Delays -- evaluates infants and children for significance of developmental delays and helps parents access specific and appropriate intervention services.
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder -- assesses attentional problems such as inattention, impulsivity and overactivity as it relates to school difficulties and family stress. Referrals for medical/behavioral management and special school programs when indicated. For more information on ADHD, please see the San Diego ADHD website.

Mental Health Services

Mental health services are available at our neighborhood centers in San Diego (Serra Mesa), Oceanside, and Escondido as well as in school-based programs throughout San Diego County.