Build a Career. Have a Voice. Make an Impact.
Join a growing team of mental health professionals where your clinical perspective matters, leadership is accessible, and you have an opportunity to help shape the future of care.
Collaborative by design. Rooted in La Jolla.
A Smaller Practice. A Greater Opportunity to Be Heard.
OPAL is an independent, growing psychology practice. With fewer layers between clinicians and the people who lead the practice, ideas and concerns can be shared in direct, professional conversation.
- i.Accessible leadershipConversations with practice leadership are direct rather than routed through multiple management layers.
- ii.Room to contribute ideasClinicians are invited to bring perspectives on services, programs, and the patient experience.
- iii.A close professional communityA smaller team where consultation, clinical integrity, and mutual respect shape the culture.
- iv.Participation in practice developmentA growing organization has room for initiative, and for new ways to contribute.
At OPAL, professional experience isn’t simply something you bring to work. It’s something that can help shape the work we do.
Being heard does not mean every suggestion will be adopted. It means ideas are welcomed, considered, and discussed openly.
A Different Kind of Professional Opportunity.
Terms and access to resources vary by role and by engagement type (W-2 employee or 1099 independent contractor). Details for each role appear in the opportunities directory below.
Your Voice Has a Place at the Table.
We believe meaningful collaboration begins with open communication. At OPAL, we’re building a culture where clinicians can share perspectives, raise ideas, and engage directly with leadership about the future of the practice.
- Direct access to practice leadership
- Open conversation about what is working and what could improve
Help Shape What Comes Next.
OPAL is growing, and we are looking for clinicians who want to contribute to how the practice develops. Participation is about contribution and collaboration; it does not create ownership or governance rights unless those are expressly agreed in writing.
- Clinical service development
- Educational programming and community outreach
- Patient experience and practice-improvement discussions
- New initiatives and specialty areas
Grow With the Practice, Not Just Within a Position.
A growing practice can create new areas of professional contribution over time, such as future programs, specialty services, teaching, and practice development. Opportunities depend on the needs of the practice, your role, and your interests, and are not guaranteed.
A Team Where People Know Your Name.
OPAL values professional relationships, consultation, clinical integrity, and mutual respect. A smaller professional community means colleagues who know one another’s work and make time for thoughtful collaboration.
- Opportunities for consultation and collaboration
- A culture built around culturally responsive, evidence-based care
Support Behind the Clinical Work.
OPAL has a growing Patient Care and Operations Team, along with creative and digital support resources, intended to support the practice and its clinicians. The scope of support varies by role and agreement, and clinicians retain their own clinical and documentation responsibilities.
- Scheduling and patient-inquiry coordination
- Billing and insurance administration, as applicable to the role
- Website, media, and (when approved) clinician marketing support
A Practice Environment Designed With Intention.
OPAL’s office is at 7946 Ivanhoe Avenue in La Jolla, a professional space designed to feel calm and welcoming. Office use and scheduling vary by role and engagement type.
Your Expertise Can Help Shape What’s Next.
OPAL is exploring new initiatives in clinical services, community education, professional outreach, and practice development.
Contribute
Bring your clinical perspective to the conversations that shape the practice.
Collaborate
Consult with colleagues and work with leadership on shared ideas and initiatives.
Develop
Help turn promising ideas into programs, workshops, or services where they fit the practice’s direction.
Grow
Take on new responsibilities as the practice grows. Opportunities vary and are not guaranteed.
Established services
Services OPAL currently provides, as described on our website.
- Individual therapy for adolescents, adults, and older adults
- Psychological evaluations
- Focus areas including anxiety, trauma, ADHD, mood, sports and performance psychology, and more
- In-person care in La Jolla and secure telehealth across California
Possible future initiatives
Ideas under consideration. These are not services OPAL currently offers, and nothing here is a commitment.
- Clinical specialty development
- Expanded psychological assessment offerings
- Professional workshops and mental health education
- University relationships and community outreach
- Collaboration across clinical disciplines
Work Alongside People Who Care About the Work.
Dr. Ladera Linn · Founder & Clinical Director
Dr. Linn, a licensed clinical psychologist, founded OPAL to offer a more intentional, personalized approach to care: culturally responsive, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based treatment. Those same values shape the professional community we are building, one that respects the cultural, relational, and systemic contexts that influence mental health, and welcomes diverse clinical perspectives.
The clinicians you’d be joining
Full team and availability
Dr. Kai Chuang, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
A human-first, skills-based approach to anxiety, stress, relationships, life transitions, and performance.
Meet Dr. Kai
Dr. Alina Mraz
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Helps people who feel overwhelmed by intense emotion learn to manage distress in adaptive, meaningful ways.
Meet Dr. AlinaFocus on Clinical Care. Know There’s a Team Behind the Practice.
OPAL invests in administrative and professional resources intended to support the practice and its clinicians. The Patient Care Coordinator is often the first friendly voice new clients hear, and creative partners support the practice’s website and media.
Clinicians still carry their own clinical and documentation responsibilities. Contracted creative and administrative partners do not provide clinical services, and the scope of support varies by role and agreement.
- Scheduling coordinationHelp coordinating appointments and client onboarding.
- Patient inquiriesA care team that answers questions and guides new clients through getting started.
- Billing and insurance administrationAdministrative support for insurance-based care, as applicable to each role.
- Practice communicationsCoordinated outreach and communication on behalf of the practice.
- Marketing coordinationClinician marketing support, when approved for the role.
- Website and media developmentProfessional photography, web presence, and digital resources.
Find Your Place at OPAL.
Each listing shows its current status. “Now Hiring” means OPAL is actively recruiting for the role; “Future Opportunities” means we are collecting interest only, and no position is currently open.
No roles match those filters.
Clinical Expertise Matters. So Does How We Work Together.
Required
- Appropriate, active California licensure for the role
- Commitment to ethical clinical practice and practicing within the scope of your license
- Sound documentation and accountability practices
- Respect for cultural and individual differences
- Professional communication
Preferred
- Evidence-informed clinical judgment
- A thoughtful approach to client care
- Interest in consultation and collaboration
- Willingness to contribute ideas to the practice
A note on licensure. Psychologists are licensed by the California Board of Psychology. LCSWs, LMFTs, and LPCCs are licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Each professional practices within the legal scope of their own license.
OPAL’s current listings are for licensed clinicians. We have not published a supervision structure for pre-licensed or associate professionals.
Opal Psychological is committed to a welcoming, respectful workplace and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
A Practice Environment Designed With Intention.
La Jolla, CA 92037
Office use, scheduling, and in-person availability depend on your role and engagement type.
The People Who Make OPAL, OPAL.
Your Next Chapter Starts With a Conversation.
- Explore available rolesReview the opportunities above and choose the one that fits.
- Submit your informationShare your application, CV or résumé, and relevant professional details.
- Connect with the OPAL teamWe talk about your experience, professional interests, and role alignment.
- Interview, verification, and onboardingApplicable interviews, credential verification, and onboarding follow.
Take a closer look.
Read more about the practice and the opportunity in our job brochure.
Please do not send Social Security numbers, identity documents, or health information at this stage. We will request anything required later through an appropriate secure process.
Questions Clinicians Ask Us.
What types of clinicians does OPAL recruit?
OPAL’s opportunities are for licensed mental health professionals: licensed clinical psychologists (PhD or PsyD), LCSWs, LMFTs, and LPCCs. The directory above shows which roles are actively hiring and which are collecting interest only.
Do you offer W-2 and 1099 opportunities?
OPAL’s current open psychologist role is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity. W-2 positions may be offered for specific roles in the future and will be clearly labeled when posted.
Are part-time positions available?
Schedules vary by role and engagement type, and any schedule expectations are stated in the role listing. If you are looking for a particular schedule, mention it in your introduction and we will let you know what is possible.
Does OPAL provide administrative support?
Yes. OPAL has a Patient Care and Operations Team that supports scheduling, patient inquiries, and practice operations. The exact scope of support varies by role and agreement, and clinicians keep their own clinical and documentation responsibilities.
Are hybrid or telehealth opportunities available?
OPAL provides in-person sessions at its La Jolla office and secure, HIPAA-compliant virtual sessions for clients in California. The arrangement for a specific role is described in that role’s listing.
Does OPAL offer benefits?
Employee benefits apply only to W-2 roles, and the benefits for a given role are published with that listing once approved. Independent contractors do not receive employee benefits.
How are clinicians compensated?
Compensation depends on the role, license type, and engagement type, and it is not the same across positions. Where approved, pay information appears in the role listing; otherwise we discuss it in our first conversation and put it in writing in any offer or agreement.
Can clinicians contribute ideas to practice development?
Yes. OPAL welcomes clinicians’ ideas on services, programs, and the patient experience, and values direct conversation with leadership. Contributing ideas does not guarantee they will be adopted, and it does not create ownership or governance rights unless those are agreed in writing.
Do you provide clinical supervision?
OPAL’s current listings are for licensed clinicians who practice under their own licenses. We have not published a supervision structure for pre-licensed professionals. Colleagues value consultation, but consultation is not formal clinical supervision.
Can recent graduates or associates apply?
Our current openings are for fully licensed clinicians. If you are pre-licensed, you are welcome to share general interest, though we cannot promise a position or a supervision arrangement.
What does the interview process involve?
After you apply, the OPAL team connects with you to talk about your experience and interests. From there, the process includes applicable interviews, credential verification, and onboarding. We will explain each step as it applies to your role.
Can I express interest when no opening is posted?
Yes. Use the form above and choose “Share general interest.” We will keep your information on file for possible future roles, though sharing interest does not promise an interview or a position.
Not Ready to Apply? We’d Still Welcome the Connection.
Applying to an open role
Choose this if you are interested in a position listed as “Now Hiring” or “Accepting Expressions of Interest.” We will follow up about that role.
Sharing general interest
Choose this if you would like OPAL to know who you are for the future. It does not promise an interview or a position, and we will only use your information to contact you about career opportunities, never for marketing emails.
Your Experience Matters. Your Ideas Matter. Your Next Chapter Matters.
Explore what it could mean to grow with an independent psychological practice that values clinical expertise, professional connection, and the opportunity to contribute.