Lead Psychologist
Description
Lead Psychologist - Integrated Health & Geriatric Specialty
Lead Psychologist - Integrated Health & Geriatric Specialty
Alo.ha Psych Associates
San Diego, CA
About Aloha Psych Associates
Aloha Psych Associates is a trusted behavioral health clinic providing compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals and families across San Diego, California and Hawaii. Guided by our commitment to clinical excellence, cultural humility, and meaningful connection, our team supports people through life challenges while fostering a warm, collaborative environment for providers and staff.
Our culture is rooted in partnership, communication, and service. Every team member plays a direct role in supporting our patients and strengthening our practice. The Lead Psychologist is a key part of that mission.
Position Overview
The Lead Psychologist serves as a clinical leader within Aloha Psych’s Integrated Behavioral Health and Geriatric Specialty services. This role blends direct clinical care with leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and support of evidence-based treatment approaches within a medical-model framework. The position supports the quality, consistency, and growth of services for older adults and medically complex populations.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Integrated Services
Provide brief, evidence-based behavioral health interventions within a Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model.
Support warm handoffs and collaborative treatment planning with medical providers.
Deliver biopsychosocial interventions for patients with chronic, complex, or medically related conditions.
Provide psychotherapy and neurocognitive screening support for older adults and caregivers.
Lead treatment strategies for complex clinical presentations using evidence-based modalities.
Collaboration & Leadership
Collaborate closely with medical providers, care teams, and prescribing clinicians (non-prescribing role).
Serve as a clinical resource for integrated care and geriatric specialty services.
Support consistency, quality, and best practices across integrated behavioral health workflows.
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.
Ensure adherence to HIPAA, privacy regulations, and professional standards of care.
Participate in process improvements supporting clinical quality and service delivery.
Qualifications
Required
- Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
- Active, unrestricted license to practice psychology in the State of California.
- Experience or formal training in Integrated Behavioral Health or Health Psychology.
- Clinical experience working with older adult populations.
- Strong clinical judgment, collaboration, and communication skills.
Preferred
- Postdoctoral Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology (MSCP).
- ABPP Board Certification in Clinical Health Psychology and/or Geropsychology.
- Experience working in medical, primary care, or integrated health settings.
- Bilingual proficiency (Spanish or other languages relevant to the local community).
Compensation & Schedule
Salary Range: $140,000–$180,000 annually, depending on experience, credentials, and demonstrated capability.
Employment Type: Full-time, exempt.
Competitive comprehensive benefits.
Continual professional development support
Work Environment
This role works closely with clinical and administrative teams and operates within a hybrid structure based on clinical and operational needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Aloha Psychological Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a respectful, inclusive environment for all employees and clients. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, and business needs.