METROPOLITAN STATE HOSPITAL- Located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County
Candidates must be willing to work in any Unit/Program and any shift to meet the needs of the facility.
The Department of State Hospitals – Metropolitan is currently accepting applications for Psychologist (Health Facility – Clinical – Safety), permanent/fulltime. Working Title: Psychologist/PSO
*IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO THIS POSITION BASED ON THE PREVIOUS ADVERTISEMENT, YOUR APPLICATION REMAINS UNDER CONSIDERATION AND YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY *
JOB DESCRIPTION: Under direction of a Senior Psychologist, the Clinical Psychologist participates in a multidisciplinary treatment team providing assessments, diagnostic clarification, and treatment for patients, in a State Hospital setting. The candidate is expected to work with a population which has been adjudicated, PC1370 incompetent to stand trial, PC1026 not guilty be 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior experience working at, DSH, CONREP, CDCR, County Jail, Locked LPS Hospital, IMD or similar facility.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
