California Department of State Hospitals ยท 1 day ago
PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY - CLINICAL - SAFETY)
California Department of State Hospitals is seeking a Clinical Psychologist for the Metropolitan State Hospital. The role involves participating in a multidisciplinary treatment team to provide assessments, diagnostic clarification, and treatment for patients in a State Hospital setting, particularly those with forensic backgrounds or acute mental illness.
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Responsibilities
Participates in a multidisciplinary treatment team providing assessments, diagnostic clarification, and treatment for patients in a State Hospital setting
Work with a population which has been adjudicated, PC1370 incompetent to stand trial, PC1026 not guilty by reason of insanity, or committed under LPS conservatorship
Experience working with patients in a forensic setting, and/or a locked psychiatric facility, serving patients with acute mental illness is strongly desired
Knowledge of forensic psychological assessments, and procedures is critical
Qualification
Required
Possession of the education and experience for the appropriate specialty (Clinical, Counseling, Educational, Experimental, or Social) as outlined in Section 1396 of the Board of Psychology's Regulations
Candidates must be willing to work in any Unit/Program and any shift to meet the needs of the facility
Experience working with patients in a forensic setting, and/or a locked psychiatric facility, serving patients with acute mental illness, is strongly desired
Knowledge of forensic psychological assessments, and procedures is critical
All interested applicants MUST submit 1) a standard State Application Form (STD 678), with an original signature, 2) a Vitae, and 3) a cover letter expressing interest
Candidates who do not submit all the required documents and/or incomplete applications will be eliminated from the selection process
You MUST indicate the Working Title and Position Number you are applying for and how you qualify (list appointment, transfer, etc.) in the Explanations section on your application or your application WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of: permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility
It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken
Preferred
Prior experience working at, DSH, CONREP, CDCR, County Jail, Locked LPS Hospital, IMD or similar facility
Company
California Department of State Hospitals
California Department of State Hospitals manages the California state hospital system.
Funding
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2025-11-10
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