CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST I

Position/Program Information

Exam Number: Y8695D
Type Of Recruitment: We encourage applications from anyone
First Day Of Filing: The application filing period will begin on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (PT) – Continuous.
We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled.

WHY WORK FOR US

The County of Los Angeles is currently offering up to a 20% bonus for full-time Clinical Psychologist I positions hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population.

The Mission

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

What will you do as a Clinical Psychologist I?

• Serves as a staff psychologist by applying psychological principles in the following major areas: assessment, treatment, research, training, and clinical consultation.
• Conducts diagnostic evaluations of inmates in lock-up settings to determine clients' post release level of care needs and to determine mental health needs while in custody and make referrals to treatment interventions to serve the criminal justice population.
• Uses forensic psychological training to assess diversion suitability and competency to stand trial. Provides updates to the court on a regular basis; presents in court for all necessary hearings; and provides testimony on behalf of clients.
• Affords assistance to providers to understand the needs of the court, requirements for treatment and legal standards for the specific penal code section applicable to the clients.
• Acts as consultant about proficiency evaluations to other clinicians. Assists judicial officers and attorneys understand availability of services to facilitate realistic understanding of treatment possibilities. Provides liaison services between court officers and treatment providers. Be able to answer legal questions about clients with attorneys and mental health providers.
• Assures the court receives timely progress report updates according to the court orders. Understands legal stipulations and takes those stipulations into consideration when developing care plans.
• Collaborates with and offers mental health training to probation officers, law enforcement, and other justice partners who will work with the population of clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Evaluates client response to treatment, modifies treatment strategies and includes the client as part of the decision-making process. Applies a variety of treatment modalities such as psychotherapy, behavior modification, and various evidence-based or promising practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy.
• Reviews relevant records and information from both the criminal justice system and the mental health system when making treatment recommendations. Retrieves the reports for the court as needed.

Requirements

• A Doctorate from an accredited university in Psychology, Educational Psychology, education with the field of specialization in Counseling Psychology, or in a field deemed equivalent by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology.
• To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within seven (7) days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database.
• License(s) Required: A Professional Licensing Waiver (PLW) issued by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) in accordance with Welfare & Institutions Code Section 5751.2. Waivers for newly-trained psychologists shall not exceed five years from the commencement of employment in California, or as currently defined by the State Welfare & Institutions Code. Waivers for out-of-state psychologists shall not exceed one year from date of employment in California, or as currently defined in the State Welfare & Institutions Code.
• PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Psychologist.
• Post-Doctoral experience working in a locked, forensic setting.
• Post-Doctoral experience working in a psychiatric inpatient unit of hospital.

Additional Information

This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications weighted 100%.

Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be placed on the Eligible Register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be added to the Eligible Register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted.

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ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The County is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement: The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law.