SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY) (SPECIALIST)

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-510904
Position #(s): 455-000-9839-VAR
Working Title: Neuropsychologist (Senior Psychologist, Specialist)- CPAS
Classification: SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY) (SPECIALIST)
$10,828.00 - $13,937.00 U
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 3
Work Location: San Luis Obispo County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Facility: DSH - Atascadero

Position Description and Duties

This advertisement is posted "Until Filled". Application review dates are as follows: June 9, 2026, June 23, 2026, July 7, 2026, July 21, 2026.

Under the direction of the Chief Psychologist and Senior Psychologist- Supervisor, the Senior Psychologist Specialist, Neuropsychologist provides support and consultation to unit-based psychologists and other clinicians in the Department of State Hospitals system at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH).

• Provide centralized, hospital-wide neuropsychological assessment of patients by referral from treatment teams and unit psychologists.
  • Medical chart reviews, clinical neuropsychological patient interviews.
  • Diagnose neuropsychological impairment, develop and recommend patient-specific clinical management interventions.
• Communicate neuropsychological evaluation results via written and, as needed, via oral reports.
  • Continually assess neuropsychological instruments.
  • Consultation regarding neuropsychological evaluations and/or rehabilitation.
  • Provide assessment support and consultation.
  • Provide consultation to Psychology Department, hospital administration, and other staff regarding the functioning of the Neuropsychology Service.
  • Provide cognitive remediation treatment / training for patients either in one-on-one or group setting.
• The Senior Psychologist Specialist in Neuropsychology will provide advanced training in the selection, administration and interpretation of neuropsychological assessment procedures and other neuropsychological issues as requested.
  • Aid in the development of aggregate databases for neuropsychological assessment and cognitive screening data.

Eligibility

To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications. If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam.

Department Information

The Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings, and many historical landmarks. We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce.

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