Clinical Psychologist

About the role

As a Clinical Psychologist at the Department of Mental Health, you will provide a broad range of psychological services, including:

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments using a variety of testing instruments to diagnose psychiatric and co-occurring disorders.
• Interpret assessment findings and prepare diagnostic reports with evidence-based treatment recommendations.
• Provide diagnostic evaluations, structured clinical interviews, and individual, group, and family psychotherapy.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychotherapy, and behavior modification, to promote recovery and resilience.
• Develop, implement, and refine individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients, monitoring progress and modifying interventions as needed.
• Gather and integrate medical, psychological, social, and family histories to inform diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, evaluate treatment outcomes, and provide consultation on psychological assessment and treatment.
• Provide expert testimony regarding psychological evaluations and contribute to research and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Psy.D., or equivalent) from an accredited institution in Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, Education with a specialization in Counseling Psychology, or another discipline recognized as equivalent by the California Board of Psychology.
• Licenses/Waivers: Possession of a California Department of Mental Health Waiver issued in accordance with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5751.1–2. Applicants who will complete their doctoral degree within six (6) months are welcome to apply. Candidates who successfully complete the selection process may be considered for employment upon verification of degree completion.