Psychologist - Additional Position

Job Description and Duties

• This vacancy is for current, State civil service employees looking for an additional position. This is a limited term/temporary appointment. Applications are being accepted from rank and file staff currently licensed in one of the following classifications:
• Consulting Psychologist (7620)
• Psychologist (Health Facility - Clinical - Safety) (9873)
• Sexually Violent Predator Evaluator (7621)
• Sr. Psychologist, (Health Facility) (Spec) (9839)
• The Psychologist will be directed by the Chief Psychologist and/or Senior Psychologist, Supervisor of the Psychology Department at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:
• Complete Admission Psychological Assessment (APA) for patients to further delineate and clarify psychiatric and psychological diagnoses.
• Conduct intellectual and cognitive assessments of all patients when clinically indicated.
• Conduct psychological assessments.
• Responsible for creating and monitoring behavioral interventions.
• Provide timely feedback to the patient, the results of psychological assessments and evaluations, and complete appropriate documentation of this interaction.
• You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Minimum Requirements

• PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY - CLINICAL - SAFETY)

Additional Documents

Job Code #

Position #(s)

Classification

# of Positions

Work Location

• San Luis Obispo County

Telework

Job Type

Facility

Department Information

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.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Licensed Psychologist: CA Board of Psychology License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
• The Medical Staff of DSH-Atascadero requires Psychologist candidates meet the Medical Staff criteria for allied health professional privileging set forth in the facility bylaws. Candidates applying must submit the required documents listed under the Required Application Documents Section.

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.
• 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
• Address for Mailing Application Packages
• You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
• Department of State Hospitals
• DSH - Atascadero Postal
• Attn: DSH - Atascadero Employment Office
• PO Box 7005
• Atascadero, CA 93423-7005
• Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
• You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
• DSH - Atascadero Drop Off
• DSH - Atascadero Employment Office
• 10333 El Camino Real
• Atascadero, CA 93422
• Building 105 - Drop box for after hours
• 08:00 AM - 04:30 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.
• Other - Candidates must include a copy of their current CV that includes months and years of experience.
• Other - Candidates must include a formal Letter of Interest (LOI) outlining their experience working with the mentally ill for a period of 6 months or more.
• Other - You MUST include transcripts from a doctoral institution.
• Other - Candidates must include a copy of their graduate diploma.

Benefits

• Additional benefits will not be provided due to this being a secondary position.

Contact Information

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer