CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERN

Position Details Job Code #: JC-535674 Position #(s): 437-000-9851-XXX Working Title: Clinical Psychology Intern Classification: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERN $3,845.00 - $4,551.00 A $4,004.00 - $4,761.00 B $4,379.00 - $5,221.00 C $4,589.00 - $5,467.00 D $5,024.00 - $5,992.00 E New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Fresno County Telework: In Office Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time Job Description And Duties This postion is for DSH-Coalinga The class of Clinical Psychology Intern is a training class established to provide limited term employment offering supervised experience in clinical psychology. The Clinical Psychology Intern is an individual who is currently enrolled in a doctoral program in clinical psychology at a recognized university or professional school. The clinical psychology internship provides the final required year of applied clinical service in psychology training. As an Affiliate Member of the Coalinga State Hospital Psychology Service, the Clinical Psychology Intern adheres to the following: Psychology Service Rules and Regulations; Medical Staff Bylaws; Administrative Directives, and all Coalinga State Hospital policies and procedures. The Clinical Psychology Intern aspires to the highest standards of the profession through efforts to practice in accordance with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Guidelines, Specialty Guidelines, and Standards for Providers of Psychological Services. The Clinical Psychology Intern familiarizes herself/himself with, and conforms psychology practices, to the laws and regulations governing the practice of psychology in the state of California. During the course of training, the Clinical Psychology Intern is expected to develop the skills and expertise required of the journeyman level clinical psychologist, with some specialized skills in the area of forensic psychology and treatment of the severely mentally ill. The internship is a training program, whereas the Clinical Psychology Intern is not privileged to practice independently within Coalinga State Hospital. All direct psychological services are provided under the supervision, hospital privileges and professional license of a Staff Psychologist (Health Facility - Clinical). All written work products, including reports, consultation, and progress notes are counter signed by the licensed psychologist who provided clinical supervision for the that work. For more information regarding the duties for this particular classification, please refer to the Duty Statement attached to this Job Bulletin** You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Department Information DSH-Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a security perimeter. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patients to outside medical services and court proceedings. Department Website: www.dsh.ca.gov