Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist I – Correctional Health

Department: Mental Health

Examination Number: b8695H

Filing

Start Date:

8/01/23 at 9 AM. This examination will remain open until the needs of the posting are met.

Eligible Applicants: Candidates within six months of completion of doctorate may compete but will be placed on a hold and must evidence graduation. Candidates must provide proof of graduation to the Department of Mental Health, Exams Unit.

• Selects, administers and interprets a wide variety of psychological testing instruments for the diagnosis and evaluation of clients with psychiatric and co‑occurring disorders.
• Generates reports of diagnostic and psychological findings and/or treatment recommendations.
• Performs direct service activities including diagnostic evaluation, structured clinical interviewing, and individual, group, and family therapy.
• Utilizes a variety of treatment modalities such as psychotherapy, behavior modification, and evidence‑based or emerging practices such as cognitive‑behavioral therapy.
• Intervenes with clients to enhance participation in treatment, including defining treatment goals and designing intervention strategies that support recovery and resiliency.
• Evaluates client response to treatment, modifies treatment strategies and includes the client in decision‑making.
• Obtains and studies medical, psychological, social and family histories, by interviewing individuals, couples, or families and reviewing relevant records.
• Acts as a member of multidisciplinary treatment team, plans treatment programs and disposition of cases, including identifying treatment outcomes.
• Participates in professional staff conferences concerning psychological assessment methods, techniques and results.
• Provides testimony before courts of law on results of psychological evaluations.
• Assists in carrying out psychological research studies and multidisciplinary projects.

• Training and
  
  Experience:
  
  A Doctorate from an accredited college or university in psychology, educational psychology, counseling psychology, or an equivalent discipline recognized by the California Board of Psychology.
• License and Waiver: A waiver issued by the California Department of Mental Health per Welfare & Institutions Code. Waivers for newly‑trained psychologists shall not exceed five years from start of employment, or one year for out‑of‑state psychologists.
• Physical Class: Level 2 – Light. Light physical effort, occasional light lifting to 10 lb, bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
• Documentation: Copy of degree or official transcripts must be attached ver request to be completed and submitted lications will be rejected if waivers exceed allowable period.

The examination consists of a Training & Experience Evaluation (100% weighted) assessing training and experience in the following areas:

• Providing clinical services to clients or patients.
• Assessing for safety and utilizing crisis intervention techniques.
• Administering psychological testing and rendering a diagnosis to clients or patients.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and attain a passing score of 70 % or higher on the evaluation to be placed on the eligible register.

All applicants must submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment Application online only. Resumes are not accepted as primary application but may be uploaded. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm PT on the last day of filing. The examination will remain open until the needs are met.

Applicants must upload all required documents (diploma, transcripts, license, waiver) during filing. The Department will accept documents by email to examsounty.gov if necessary.

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or right to work in the United States.

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