Position Summary

Pearl Health Clinic is seeking a Psychologist Department Head with a strong emphasis on psychological and neuropsychological testing services to join our multidisciplinary team serving Southeastern Idaho.

This role is primarily assessment-driven, focused on delivering high-volume, high-quality diagnostic evaluations for a complex, high-acuity population. In addition to direct testing work, this position provides leadership in testing workflows, supervision of psychometric staff, and program development.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Assessment-heavy position with consistent testing demand
• Leadership over testing operations and psychometric staff
• High level of diagnostic complexity and clinical impact
• Established referral base with strong need for evaluations
• Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment

Key Responsibilities

Psychological & Neuropsychological Testing (Primary Focus)

• Conduct high-volume, comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for Medicaid and commercial populations
• Review and triage referrals to determine medical necessity and develop efficient, targeted testing batteries
• Administer, score, and interpret a wide range of instruments (WAIS-V, WISC-V, ADOS-2, MCMI-IV, PAI)
• Formulate complex differential diagnoses (SMI, trauma-related disorders, ASD, ADHD) using DSM-5-TR criteria
• Integrate psychometric data, interviews, and historical records into clear, detailed, insurance-compliant reports
• Maintain rapid report turnaround times aligned with clinic and payer expectations
• Provide comprehensive feedback sessions to patients, families, and referring providers
• Manage high-acuity, multi-system cases with co-occurring conditions and psychosocial complexity

Department Leadership & Supervision

• Oversee and manage psychological testing operations and workflow efficiency
• Provide supervision and support for psychometric staff (1 full-time, 1 part-time)
• Contribute to program development, quality assurance, and service expansion

Clinical Care (Secondary Role)

• Conduct diagnostic intakes as needed
• Provide psychotherapy (individual, family, or group) as appropriate
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members for coordinated care

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology
• Licensed or license-eligible in Idaho
• Strong background in psychological and/or neuropsychological testing (required)
• Advanced skills in diagnostic formulation and integrated report writing
• Ability to manage high-volume testing caseloads and strict timelines
• Leadership or supervision experience preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Commitment to serving underserved and complex populations

Compensation & Incentives

• NHSC Loan Repayment Eligible Site
• $120,000 – $140,000 annually (DOE)
• Sign-on bonus available
• Relocation assistance available

Benefits

• 401(k) with 4% match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Paid time off + holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• CEU and supervision support
• Optional international continuing education opportunities
• Employee assistance program + retail discounts

About Pearl Health Clinic

Pearl Health Clinic is a large outpatient multidisciplinary community mental health clinic serving Eastern Idaho. Our team of 30+ licensed providers delivers therapy, medication management, and psychological testing to a diverse population across the lifespan.

Our Mission:
You are not alone. There is help. We are committed to providing compassionate, ethical care that empowers individuals to overcome life’s challenges and reach their full potential.

Location

Ammon / Idaho Falls area (~150,000 population) offers:

• Outdoor recreation (skiing, hiking, national parks)
• Family-friendly community with steady growth
• Close proximity to Jackson Hole, WY

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In-person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person