PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY - CLINICAL), DEPARTMENTS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Job Description and Duties

The Department of Developmental Services (Department) is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join their team at the Stabilization Training Assistance Reintegration (STAR) Acute Crisis Homes. As a member of the STAR team, you will work to provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities during times of acute crisis. This role requires individuals who are passionate about person-centered care, and who are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. STAR currently provides assistance to adolescents (11-17 years old) and adults (18 years of age and older) who are receiving regional center services. The STAR homes are four to five bed homes in community settings (Vacaville, Springville, and Costa Mesa).

As a member of the Department STAR team, you will work in a community home setting where you will be responsible for assisting individuals with activities of daily living, providing emotional support, and promoting independence. This is an incredibly rewarding position for individuals who are passionate about helping others and who want to make a positive impact in their community.

Working Conditions

On-going interaction with consumers with developmental disabilities and severe psychiatric and behavioral conditions at STAR residence and in community settings, such as consumer’s homes, hospital, or psychiatric settings. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment. Possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance, and sensory ability to perform during emergency situations, or during physically, mentally or emotionally stressful situations, encountered on the job and in the duties contained in this duty statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Special Requirements

• Drug Screening prior to being hired.
• Background Investigation prior to being hired.
• Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• Psychologist License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
• Doctoral Degree in Psychology - Completion of all requirements from a recognized college or university with specialization in clinical or child clinical psychology

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Aira Dandoy
(916) 654-1888
Aira.Dandoy@dds.ca.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.