CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST II/CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

Position Information Type Of Recruitment EMERGENCY Exam Number Y8697H-DOJ Position/Program Information Open Competitive Job Opportunity – EMERGENCY Exam Number: Y8697H-DOJ First Day Of Filing: Thursday, March 19, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., PT This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. Note: NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. Correctional Health Services – 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus. The County of Los Angeles offers up to 20% bonus for full-time Clinical Psychologist II positions hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the underserved jail population. Los Angeles County is under a Department of Justice Consent Decree to improve conditions and mental health care in County jails and support justice-involved populations post-release. We are seeking qualified individuals to support services in both jail and community settings. This opportunity may lead to permanent County employment following an emergency order with an initial period of up to 90 days and a performance assessment weighted at 100%. About Los Angeles County Department Of Health Services The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second-largest municipal health system in the nation. It operates 25 health centers, four acute hospitals, and an extensive network of partner clinics. DHS provides direct care to patients, employs thousands of staff, and manages a multi-billion dollar budget. For more information about DHS, please visit . Mission and Definition The Mission To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. Definition Under general supervision, serves as a staff psychologist at the full professional level by applying psychological principles in assessment, treatment, research, training, and clinical consultation. Essential Job Functions Initiates and carries out psychological research studies and provides rationale to implement departmental or service programs; collaborates on multidisciplinary projects. Plans treatment programs and disposition of cases within a professional, multidisciplinary team, including identifying treatment outcomes. Performs direct service activities including diagnostic evaluation, structured clinical interviewing, and individual, group, and family therapy. Generates reports of diagnostic and psychological findings and/or treatment recommendations. Provides testimony before courts of law on results of psychological evaluations. Intervenes with clients to enhance their ability to participate in treatment, including defining treatment goals and designing intervention strategies that support recovery and resiliency. Obtains and studies medical, psychological, social, and family histories by interviewing individuals, couples, or families and reviewing relevant records. Provides consultation to other medical providers in the management of psychological and behavioral aspects of medical conditions. Provides technical guidance and instruction to interns and license-waivered psychologists. Selects, administers, and interprets a wide variety of psychological tests in connection with diagnosis and evaluation of clients with psychiatric and co-occurring disorders. Evaluates client response to treatment, modifies treatment strategies, and includes the client as part of the decision-making process. Utilizes various treatment modalities such as psychotherapy, behavior modification, and evidence-based or promising practices (e.g., cognitive-behavioral therapy). Participates in advisory capacity in the screening of new professional personnel in psychology, including trainees or psychology interns. Minimum Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A Doctorate from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Educational Psychology, Education with a specialization in Counseling Psychology, or similar as deemed equivalent by the California Board of Psychology. Applicants must attach a legible copy of the required degree at the time of filing. License A license to practice as a Psychologist issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted. Applicants MUST attach a legible copy of the required license or certificate to their application at the time of filing or provide the title, number, issue date, expiration date, and issuing agency(s) as specified in the Minimum Requirements. Applications submitted without evidence of the required degree, license, or certificate will be rejected. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation to carry out job-related functions. Physical and Additional Information PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort and occasional lifting up to 10 pounds, with some bending or stooping. Considerable ambulation may be involved. OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS The appointing department will evaluate performance before the end of the initial period; a passing score leads to permanent appointment. Eligibility Information All information in the application is subject to verification. Falsification may result in disqualification. Vacancy Information Current vacancies are within Correctional Health. Application & Filing Information Applications must be filed online. Notifications will be sent electronically; add approved senders to avoid filtering. Social Security Number Include your SSN for record control purposes as required by law. Special Information Selected candidates must complete a thorough background investigation, including fingerprinting. ADA and Accessibility See the Department of Human Resources accessibility resources for accommodations. Equal Employment Opportunity The County is an EEO employer and adheres to non-discrimination policies. Fair Chance The County is a Fair Chance employer; eligibility decisions consider conviction history on a case-by-case basis. Revised September 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr