Senior Psychologist

Job TitleUnder general direction of the Chief Psychologist, the Senior Psychologist will assume overall administrative responsibilities for programs within the Mental Health Services Delivery System (MHSDS).As the Program Director:Provides evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment for inmatesIs responsible for initial acceptance of inmates from other levels of careParticipates in intake assessments, including treatment planningFacilitates the Interdisciplinary Treatment TeamAdministers psychological tests and conducts research as neededMinimum Qualifications:License: Possession of a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of PsychologyEducation: 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.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; however, applicants must first secure a license to practice as a psychologist in California before they will be eligible for appointment.Experience: Either 1. One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Psychologist Clinical, Correctional Facility, or Staff Psychologist (any specialty); or 2. Two years of postdoctoral, postinternship experience in the practice of psychology involving assessment and treatment and either training, research, consultation, or program planning in mental health services.To obtain list eligibility for the Senior Psychologist, CF (Superv), before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination:Exam Bulletin - Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (Supv)You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.