Psychologist

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The Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California.

The Permanent/Full Time Psychologist (Health Facility – Clinical – Safety) will be directed by the Chief Psychologist and/or Senior Psychologist, Supervisor. The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Completing an Admission Psychological Assessment (APA) to further delineate and clarify psychiatric and psychological diagnoses
• Conducting intellectual and cognitive assessments of all patients when clinically indicated
• Conducting psychological assessments
• Responsible for creating and monitoring behavioral interventions
• Providing timely feedback to the patient, the results of psychological assessments and evaluations and completing appropriate documentation of this interaction
• Delivering treatment services
• Performing treatment team duties
• If qualified, licensed Psychologists, provide clinical supervision to pre-doctoral interns and unlicensed professionals as requested by the Chief Psychologist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

License: Possession of a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology and possession of an earned Doctorate Degree in Psychology from an educational institution meeting the criteria of Section 2914 of the Medical Board of California's Business and Professions Code.

AND Possession of the education and experience for the appropriate specialty (Clinical, Counseling, Educational, Experimental, or Social) as outlined in Section 1396 of the Board of Psychology's Regulations. Individuals who do not qualify for licensure by the California Board of Psychology or who are in the process of securing this license will be admitted into the examination and may be appointed, but must secure a valid license within three years of an appointment or the employment shall be terminated. For persons employed less than full time, an extension of a waiver of licensure may be granted for additional years proportional to the extent of part-time employment, as long as the person is employed without interruption in service, but in no case shall the waiver exceed five years. (Unlicensed individuals who are recruited from outside the State of California and who qualify for licensure may take the examination and may be appointed for a maximum of two years at which time licensure shall have been obtained or the employment shall be terminated. Additionally, they must take the licensure examination at the earliest possible date after the date of employment.)

EDUCATION: Completion of all requirements for a Doctoral Degree in Psychology from a recognized college or university with specialization in clinical or child clinical psychology. [Graduates of foreign universities, except Canadian, and graduates of unaccredited universities must meet the educational requirements for State licensure as a Psychologist as evidenced by a written statement from the California Board of Psychology and possession of an earned Doctorate Degree in Psychology from an educational institution meeting the criteria of Section 2914 of the Medical Board of California's Business and Professions Code. This statement will also be required to determine the sufficiency of an academic specialty believed equivalent to those mentioned here. (Applicants who are within six months of receiving their degree will be admitted to the examination but will not be eligible for appointment until receipt of the degree and completion of the internship.)]

INTERVIEW / RELOCATION INFORMATION

Reimbursement for interview and relocation expenses are available up to $10,000 pursuant to operational needs and fund availability. Reimbursement amounts and per diem rates will be based on the candidate’s prospective classification as outlined in the bargaining unit agreement of the CalHR rules.

Benefits:

· $500 a month clinical supervision pay differential

· Alternate work schedules available

· Up to 36 hours paid Continuing Education leave per licensing cycle

· Up to 40 hours paid Professional Education and Training Leave annually

· License Renewal Reimbursement

· Health, dental and vision insurance

· Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

· CALPERS Safety retirement and 401K/457 plan options

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Please reach out if you are interested in learning more about the application process, questions about the field work and possible tour: ASHRecruitment@dsh.ca.gov

For more information, please contact DSH-Atascadero Employment Office (805) 468-3660.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $8,890.00 - $12,885.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Atascadero, CA 93422: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $8,890 - $12,885