CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERN

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Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-459215

Position #(s):

480-201-9851-902

Working Title:

DSH- NAPA ( APPIC) CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERN

Classification:

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERN

$3,733.00 - $4,418.00 A

$3,887.00 - $4,622.00 B

$4,251.00 - $5,069.00 C

$4,455.00 - $5,308.00 D

$4,878.00 - $5,817.00 E

# of Positions:

4

Work Location:

Napa County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Facility:

Department of State Hospitals - Napa

Department Information

Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

DSH-Napa Psychology Department has openings for four full-time, limited-term Clinical Psychology Interns. For more information about these positions, please contact Dr. Kaitlyn Eichenberger at 707-253-5070.

RECRUITMENT CRITERIA MUST BE MET FOR CONSIDERATION:

Applications will be pre-screened, and only the candidates who participated through the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral Internship Centers (APPIC) application program will be considered the most qualified and scheduled for an interview.

All interested qualified candidates that meet the recruitment criteria must submit Form STD 678 Employment Application via CalCareers or to the Human Resources – Examination/Hiring Unit by the established deadline of March 31, 2025.

To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:

• You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application in its entirety and include, “ Clinical Psychology Intern – JC# 459215 ” in the “Job Title(s)” section of the application.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD. 678
• Attach a copy of proof of credentials to meet the minimum qualifications listed on the class specification
• Foreign transcripts must be evaluated and submitted with application STD. 678
  
  

To be considered for employment, you must first establish eligibility by successfully passing the examination. Please read the bulletin in its entirety: Clinical Psychology Intern EX - 2835

DSH Recruitment Survey Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
  
  

These positions are located at the Department of State Hospitals – Napa.

In order to be appointed as a Clinical Psychology Intern, applicants must be approved for a Psychology Internship Program by the Association of Psychology Post Doctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) and must apply for internship positions with DSH-Napa following the APPIC application instructions at www.appic.org .

Failure to apply using the APPIC instruction process will not be considered.

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals

Department of State Hospitals - Napa

Attn: HR Exam Hiring Unit - Wilkins Cottage

2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.

Napa , CA 94558

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals

Department of State Hospitals - Napa

HR Exam Hiring Unit - Wilkins Cottage

2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.

Napa , CA 94558

09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  
  

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.