Senior Psychologist (Health Facility) (Specialist)

Job Description

Job Description and Duties
This vacancy is for current, State civil service employees looking for an additional position. This is a limited term/temporary appointment. Applications are being accepted from rank and file staff currently licensed in one of the following classifications: Consulting Psychologist (7620) Sexually Violent Predator Evaluator (7621) Sr. Psychologist, (Health Facility) (Spec) (9839) The Sr. Psychologist (Specialist) will be directed by the Senior Psychology Supervisor and Senior Psychiatrist Supervisor of the Forensic Department at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to: Performing forensic evaluation as needed and assigned, pursuant to PC2962 (MDO certification appeals, placement evaluations and annual evaluations), PC2972 (MDO extensions), PC 1026.2, PC 1026.5, PC 1026(f), PC 1370, WIC 6500, WIC 6600, LPS, and WIC 5404. Providing expert testimony when needed for the Board of Parole Hearings and the Superior Courts of California. Maintain an on-going understanding of current case-law and apply this to court testimony. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY) (SPECIALIST)

Special Requirements
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. The position(s) require(s) a(n) Licensed Psychologist: CA Board of Psychology License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. The Medical Staff of DSH-Atascadero requires Sr. Psychologist candidates meet the Medical Staff criteria for allied health professional privileging set forth in the facility bylaws. Candidates applying must submit the required documents listed under the Required Application Documents Section.

Minimum Qualifications

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. The position(s) require(s) a(n) Licensed Psychologist: CA Board of Psychology License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. The Medical Staff of DSH-Atascadero requires Sr. Psychologist candidates meet the Medical Staff criteria for allied health professional privileging set forth in the facility bylaws. Candidates applying must submit the required documents listed under the Required Application Documents Section.