Senior Psychologist; Health Facility; Supervisor

Position Details

Classification: SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY) (SUPERVISOR)

Job Code #: JC-502844

Position #(s): -XXX

Working Title: Senior Psychologist (Supervisor)

Classification: SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY) (SUPERVISOR)

Salary: $12,403.00 - $14,605.00 U

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Number of Positions: 1

Work Location: San Bernardino County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Department of State Hospitals - Patton

Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department, is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Full-time Senior Psychologist Supervisor position. The position requires the ability to supervise Staff Psychologists who are part of interdisciplinary treatment teams as a part of the DSH-Patton Department of Psychology. A training and development (T&D) assignment may be considered.

Under the direction of the Chief Psychologist, the Senior Psychologist Supervisor provides direct supervision, mentoring, and guidance to psychologists in the Department of State Hospitals system. The Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Coordinator also provides direct observation and consultation, leadership, and functional direction to interdisciplinary treatment teams in applying psychological treatment methods (particularly DBT) to individual programs. The DBT Coordinator supports and encourages the use of psychological assessment data and other forms of outcome data and oversees a program evaluation process for DBT treatment provided within the hospital setting.

The DBT Coordinator oversees and coordinates hospital-based and statewide continuing education trainings. The DBT Coordinator also serves as a liaison with statewide administrators regarding the implementation of DBT within the Department of State Hospitals. Successful candidates must have a demonstrated track record of leadership, strong clinical skills, knowledge of DBT, knowledge of psychological assessments, and experience working with patients in forensic or LPS settings serving individuals with severe mental illness and behavior problems.

The position requires leadership implementing statewide objectives, policies and procedures, and regulatory agency standards. Experience with and the ability to provide DBT within a state hospital setting, and experience providing services in a DBT-focused program is desired.

• Knowledge and experience in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Applicants must possess a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology and possess 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

• One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Psychologist (Health Facility) (any specialty), or Staff Psychologist (any specialty)

OR

• Two years of postdoctoral, post-internship experience in the practice of psychology involving assessment and treatment and either training, research, consultation, or program planning in mental health services.

Please follow this link to be taken to the Sr. Psychologist (Supervisor) exam bulletin:
Sr. Psychologist (Supv) Exam Bulletin.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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DSH - Patton

3102

E. Highland Avenue

Patton, CA 92369

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