PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY - CLINICAL - SAFETY)

Job Description and Duties

The Department of State Hospitals – Coalinga is now accepting applications for multiple Psychologist (HF/C)(Safety) - Retired Annuitant positions. Under general direction, the Psychologist applies psychological knowledge and techniques to the assessment and treatment of forensic patients, mostly sexual offenders detained or committed pursuant to California Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) Act; conduct wide range of psychological assessments; facilitate psychotherapy groups and individual therapy; construct case formulations; develop and implement treatment plans; lead multidisciplinary treatment team conferences; write progress reports; assist in developing training programs for other staff; and serve as consultants. The incumbent has the ability to provide accurate and complete reports and documentation in accordance with professional standards, hospital documentation polices, and State guidelines. Also, the incumbent has the ability to provide psychological assessments that are completed timely and address the required specificity of content.

Working Conditions

The employee is required to work any shift and schedule in a variety of settings throughout the hospital and may be required to work overtime and float to other work locations as determined by the operational needs of the hospital. All employees are required to have an annual health review and TB test or whenever necessary to ascertain that they are free from symptoms indicating the presence of infection and are able to safely perform their essential job functions. Alternate schedules may be available based on current staffing needs.

Minimum Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Special Requirements

- The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. - The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. - The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Benefits

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Cassandra Leon
(559) 935-7138
cassandra.leon@dsh.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.