Clinical Psychologist

About the role

The County of Monterey Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau (MCBH) has multiple openings for Clinical Psychologists. The Bureau currently has vacancies in the Early Childhood Services Program, Services to Education, F.A.S.T. (Family Assessment Support and Treatment) Team, and Transition Age Youth (TAY) Avanza Program.

Responsibilities

• Prepares psychological reports presenting diagnostic test and interview findings, clinic observations and recommendations for the treatment and rehabilitation of the patient.
• Determines appropriate tests and diagnostic procedures to be used; administers, scores and interprets appropriate psychological tests of intelligence, aptitude, interest, personality or other specialized areas.
• Conducts various kinds of group and individual psychotherapy sessions.
• Participates in treatment teams, staff and professional meetings; discusses psychological aspects of cases with psychiatric and other professional staff.
• Provides diagnostic clarification, treatment planning, crisis evaluations, consultation, inter-agency coordination, and clinical support.
• Provides group treatment within the schools, provides training to the education staff, and supports the Unit Supervisors in various clinical capacities.
• Conducts evaluations and risk assessments of adults in the collaborative court programs, misdemeanor incompetent to stand trial (PC1370.01), mental health diversion (PC1001.36), and medically necessary assessments.
• Develops and maintains cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency, travel out of County to attend meetings.
• Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
• Possess a Ph.D. in psychology from an accredited educational institution and two years of supervised doctoral professional experience, one of which must be post-doctoral.
• Possess a valid license to practice clinical psychology in the State of California issued by the State Board of Psychology.

Qualifications

• Thorough Knowledge Of Methods, techniques, materials and devices used in clinical psychology and behavior modification.
• Sources, uses, administration techniques and methods of interpretation of psychological measurements and diagnostic techniques applicable to clinical assessments; testing instruments related to children services; statistical methods relating to the interpretation of test data.
• Theory and research on personality and intellectual growth and development, individual differences, human motivation and disordered behavior.
• Group dynamics; interviewing techniques and counseling methods.
• Working Knowledge of: Knowledge of allied professional services and community resources.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and draw logical conclusions from complex data.
• Observe and identify normal/abnormal behavior tendencies.
• Apply treatment methods as appropriate to patients’ diagnosis and presenting problem, with physician and psychiatrist consultation as needed.
• Administer, score and interpret a variety of psychological tests.
• Write to prepare psychological case reports, clinical findings, case histories, etc.
• Communicate orally with mentally ill or emotionally disturbed individuals in order to effectively counsel them.
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read and write in English and Spanish.

Benefits

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Bargaining Unit K Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.