Sr. Psychologist, Specialist - 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)
• Sexually Violent Predator Evaluator (7621)
• Sr. Psychologist, (Health Facility) (Spec) (9839)

The  Sr. Psychologist (Specialist) will be directed by the Senior Psychology Supervisor and Senior Psychiatrist Supervisor of the Forensic Department at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Performing forensic evaluation as needed and assigned, pursuant to PC2962 (MDO certification appeals, placement evaluations and annual evaluations), PC2972 (MDO extensions), PC 1026.2, PC 1026.5, PC 1026(f), PC 1370, WIC 6500, WIC 6600, LPS, and WIC 5404.
• Providing expert testimony when needed for the Board of Parole Hearings and the Superior Courts of California.
• Maintain an on-going understanding of current case-law and apply this to court testimony.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• This position may require periodic work behind the Secured Treatment Area (STA).
• Maximum of 1500 hours
  
• This position is limited term and will expire on 9/28/2027, but can be ended at any time.
  

Special Requirements

• 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 Sr. 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.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application. 

• Applications postmarked on the final filing date will be accepted. Scanned, copied, or faxed applications will not be accepted. 
• Only applications from the following classifications will be considered for this advertisement:
  • Consulting Psychologist
  • Sexually Violent Predator Evaluator
  • Sr. Psychologist, (Health Facility) (Specialist)
• Selected candidates will be required to submit to a criminal history review utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting. 
• This position requires candidates to pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.

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 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 - You MUST include a copy of your current CV that includes months and years of experience.
• Other - You MUST include a formal letter of interest outlining your experience working with the mentally ill for a period of 6 months or more.
• Other - You MUST include transcripts from a doctoral institution.
• Other - You MUST include a copy of your graduate diploma with your application.