What are the responsibilities and job description for the PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY - CLINICAL - SAFETY) position at California Department of State Hospitals?
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-492882
Position #(s):
502-601-9873-XXX
Working Title:
Psychologist
Classification:
PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY - CLINICAL - SAFETY)
$9,157.00 - $10,951.00 U
$10,809.00 - $13,272.00 V
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
San Bernardino County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Patton
Job Description And Duties
Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department, is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Full-time Psychologist-Health Facility-Clinical-Safety positions. The Psychologist works under the administrative direction and clinical direction of the Chief Psychologist and the local Senior Psychologist Supervisor.
Apply psychological knowledge and techniques to the problems of mental and developmental disabilities in children, adolescents, and adults; conduct various forms of group and individual therapy; evaluate programs; provide training; serve as consultants.
Conduct treatment interventions including individual and group psychotherapy, specialized treatment interventions, and crisis intervention. Write and implement behavior plans. Develop and implement behavioral interventions for high-risk medical refusers.
Complete initial psychological assessments (APAs), and psychological evaluations and assessments as required, including selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of psychological tests within an examination context. Complete forensic evaluations (risk assessments, competency assessments, malingering assessments, and court reports) as indicated. Assist with suicide and homicide risk assessment.
Document psychological services. Assist in preparation of treatment plans and write progress notes for patients on caseload as required. Monthly notes for patients who are receiving psychotherapy services and quarterly notes as clinically indicated. Complete Psychology section of the Special Incident Report (SIR) for behavioral SIRs.
Participate with the interdisciplinary team in scheduled treatment team meetings, progress reviews, and dispositional staffing’s. Attend morning meetings. Consult with the team psychiatrist and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient care. Interact with outside agencies as needed.
Serve as qualified expert witness when required by the courts.
The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Department Information
DSH - Patton
3102 E. Highland Avenue
Patton, CA 92369
http://www.dsh.ca.gov
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton
Job Code #:
JC-492882
Position #(s):
502-601-9873-XXX
Working Title:
Psychologist
Classification:
PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY - CLINICAL - SAFETY)
$9,157.00 - $10,951.00 U
$10,809.00 - $13,272.00 V
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
San Bernardino County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Patton
Job Description And Duties
Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department, is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Full-time Psychologist-Health Facility-Clinical-Safety positions. The Psychologist works under the administrative direction and clinical direction of the Chief Psychologist and the local Senior Psychologist Supervisor.
Apply psychological knowledge and techniques to the problems of mental and developmental disabilities in children, adolescents, and adults; conduct various forms of group and individual therapy; evaluate programs; provide training; serve as consultants.
Conduct treatment interventions including individual and group psychotherapy, specialized treatment interventions, and crisis intervention. Write and implement behavior plans. Develop and implement behavioral interventions for high-risk medical refusers.
Complete initial psychological assessments (APAs), and psychological evaluations and assessments as required, including selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of psychological tests within an examination context. Complete forensic evaluations (risk assessments, competency assessments, malingering assessments, and court reports) as indicated. Assist with suicide and homicide risk assessment.
Document psychological services. Assist in preparation of treatment plans and write progress notes for patients on caseload as required. Monthly notes for patients who are receiving psychotherapy services and quarterly notes as clinically indicated. Complete Psychology section of the Special Incident Report (SIR) for behavioral SIRs.
Participate with the interdisciplinary team in scheduled treatment team meetings, progress reviews, and dispositional staffing’s. Attend morning meetings. Consult with the team psychiatrist and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient care. Interact with outside agencies as needed.
Serve as qualified expert witness when required by the courts.
The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Department Information
DSH - Patton
3102 E. Highland Avenue
Patton, CA 92369
http://www.dsh.ca.gov
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton
Salary : $9,157 - $13,272