What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trauma Response Psychologist position at California Department of Public Health?
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is seeking two dynamic psychologists to lead trauma-informed training, professional development, and critical incident response programs. This is your opportunity to impact state and community health by advancing a trauma-responsive culture that supports CDPH employees and the communities they serve.
The Office of Policy and Planning (OPP) is committed to promoting transformative policy and systems change to advance equity, prevention, and public health improvement. OPP leads the charge in trauma mitigation, grants management, decision intelligence, and integrated planning to support CDPH's mission of achieving health equity across California.
This role involves developing and delivering evidence-based trauma-informed training programs, conducting needs assessments, and building internal capacity through a "train-the-trainer" model. Additionally, it includes planning and managing CDPH’s Critical Incident Response Program to support staff impacted by trauma, while promoting resilience and stress management. The position also requires collaboration with stakeholders to foster a trauma-responsive culture and advance CDPH’s mission as a healing and impactful organization.
This is a benefitted, temporary, nine (9) month, full-time position. The selected candidate will work a hybrid, onsite-travel and telework schedule and be headquartered in one of the following cities nearest to the candidate’s residence : Sacramento, Richmond, San Bernardino, Ontario, San Diego, Santa Ana, Orange, Brea, Long Beach, Glendale, Los Angeles, Van Nuys, or Oxnard.
The ideal candidate will have :
- Possession of, or be in process of possessing, a valid license as a psychologist by the California Board of Psychology
- A doctorate degree in psychology
- Knowledge and expertise in trauma-responsive engagement and communication
- Three years of experience in the practice of psychology involving training, research, consultation, or program planning in mental health services
- Experience in developing, designing and delivering professional development and training programs for diverse audiences
- Ability to use evidence-based practices and apply engaging and interactive training, facilitating, supporting and coaching techniques
- Experience providing consultation to individuals impacted by chronic or acute critical incidents or traumatic events
At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
The State of California offers a generous benefits package including a pension plan and some of the best medical, dental, and vision plans available.
CDPH is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies in all aspects of employment to create an environment that is welcoming to all individuals.
