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The County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is currently accepting applications for the position ofCLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST The Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Services, Juvenile Forensic Services, and Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Facility has an excellent opportunity for psychologists to provide mental health services to youth involved in the juvenile justice system.As a psychologist with Juvenile Forensic Services, you will be providing direct clinical services to youth within a juvenile detention facility. These services will include psychotherapy, crisis intervention, psychoeducation, case management and consultation, assessments, and mental competency evaluations.The Edgemoor psychologist position is a full-time, on-site position serving 192 residents in the distinct part skilled nursing facility. Job duties are varied and depend on the strengths and interests of the applicant but include individual psychotherapy, capacity evaluation, Behavioral Care planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, group therapy, and integration with other disciplines to provide a therapeutic milieu for patients that have complex medical and psychiatric and psychosocial conditions. Ability to do neuropsychological testing is a plus. Will participate also in setting and writing policies and procedures, chairing the Quality of Life Committee, attending the Quality Council Committee, and supervising the Social Work Department which consists of 5 staff members.The ideal candidate will have experience working with culturally diverse youth in a fast-paced, dynamic environment such as juvenile detention facilities, acute psychiatric facilities, or residential treatment facilities. Ideal candidates should also have excellent report-writing and assessment skills, a willingness to work alongside law enforcement and the judicial system, and the ability to work evenings or weekends.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSGraduation from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency with a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical, forensic, community or educational psychology, AND two (2) years of full-time experience in a mental health setting; AND,Candidates must be licensed or license eligible by the State of California as a Psychologist (California Administrative Code, Title 9, Section 624). Employees whose education and experience are sufficient to gain admission to the licensing examination shall have two (2.5) years from the date of employment in California to become licensed or employment shall be terminated. Such employees shall take the licensing examination at the earliest possible date after the date of his / her appointment.As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment.The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.#J-18808-Ljbffr