Clinical Psychology & Mental Health Education

The office of Dr. Robin Kay, Ph.D., is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Psychology Assistant to support the daily operations of a Clinical Psychologist and Psychological Consultant who maintains a private practice and serves on the voluntary teaching faculty in the Department of Psychiatry at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine.

This part-time role is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of mental health, with a focus on clinical psychology. The ideal candidate is passionate about psychology and envisions a future career in psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience, therapy, or other mental health promotion. This is an excellent opportunity for students or recent graduates seeking meaningful exposure to clinical work, research, and social media based mental health promotion.

IMPORTANT: For consideration, you must also email your application to: DrKayOfficeStaff@gmail.com with the subject line “[your first and last name]- Psychology Opportunity Application”. In your email, please confirm the following: 1) that you live in Los Angeles and would be able to come into the Westwood office weekly 2) the number of weekly hours you are able to devote to this opportunity 3) Any commitments that might interfere with your commitment to this opportunity (summer travel plans, other jobs, etc.). Lastly, please attach your resume and cover letter both as pdfs.
 

Key Responsibilities:

- participating in collaborative brainstorming to optimize client outcomes and potential

- creating materials and tools to support and empower clients

- supporting data entry and practice management

- preparing presentation materials for lectures at UCLA and nationally

- social media and website content creation

- conducting literature reviews

- providing general administrative support

There may also be an opportunity to contribute to an in-progress book on Attachment, Anxiety, Emotion Regulation, the Brain, and Healing Trauma. Your role could involve building a social media following and packaging social media content with mass appeal to the general public focused on optimizing mental health.

Time Commitment:

We are happy to accommodate a range of schedules in conjunction with a qualified candidate’s availability and interests. While we ask for a minimum commitment of 6 hours per week in the Westwood office (typically two 3-hour shifts), we can support someone looking to work up to 20 hours per week—or anywhere in between. If a student is hoping to take on more hours during the summer and scale back once the school year begins, that can be arranged if the minimum weekly commitment is maintained. Occasional work-from-home may be an option as well.

Requirements for Consideration:

- A current or recently graduated college student studying psychology or a related field.

- At least 5 months of previous work experience (paid or unpaid) related to psychology.

- Extremely well-organized with a strong track record of maturity.

- Available to start immediately (June of 2025).

- Willingness to commit to at least 6 consecutive months of work on the team.

- Onsite availability in Westwood at least 6 hours a week.

- Experience with Canva, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

- Experience using Windows computers and compatible applications including Microsoft Office (Word, etc.).

- Able to commit to a weekly schedule between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM on weekdays.

Do not apply for this opportunity if:

- You do not live in Los Angeles, or you split your time between Los Angeles and another city.

- You are currently in a master’s program or are starting one in the Fall of 2025.

- You do not have any relevant experience in psychology through coursework or previous positions.

- You cannot commit to 6 consecutive months of work starting June of 2025.

Please Note:

We typically receive a high volume of applications, so we kindly ask for your patience as we review materials and respond to applicants. We appreciate your interest and will be in touch if your qualifications are a good match for the role. Please only use the office staff email (DrKayOfficeStaff@gmail.com) for all communications regarding this opportunity. Do not contact Dr. Kay directly through her personal email or her website.