Clinical Psychologist

Solano County; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Solano County Behavioral Health seeks a fully qualified Clinical Psychologist to perform psychological evaluation and psychotherapy for emotionally disturbed and mentally ill clients and their families. The incumbent provides clinical consultation to staff and community agencies and may supervise other clinicians as part of the clinical team.

Requirements include a current Clinical Psychologist license issued by the California Board and experience in a community mental health setting; travel may

Qualifications

• Some experience as a licensed Clinical Psychologist in the treatment of emotionally disturbed and mentally ill clients within a community mental health environment.
• Possession of a Clinical Psychologist license issued by the State Board of Medical Quality Assurance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological evaluation and psychotherapy services to emotionally disturbed and mentally ill clients and their families.
• Provide consultation to staff and community agencies.
• May have supervisory responsibilities as part of the clinical staff.

Education

Clinical Psychologist license (California)

Job description

Help us lead a team dedicated to mental health wellness and recovery!

Solano County Behavioral Health is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our services aim to empower all community members throughout their journey towards wellness and recovery. It is also of equal importance for us to improve access to quality care for underserved and under-represented ethnic and minority populations who have been historically marginalized by health care systems. We are seeking qualified staff who possess valuable life experiences and expertise to ensure our workforce is culturally and linguistically responsive and leverages diversity to foster innovation and positive outcomes for the people we serve.

The Position

The Clinical Psychologist under direction, provides psychological evaluation and psychotherapy services to emotionally disturbed and mentally ill clients and their families; provides consultation to staff and community agencies; performs related duties as required. This classification is for the fully qualified professional level Clinical Psychologist and is characterized by the performance of professional diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services which requires special training and licensing. Incumbents of this class work as part of the clinical staff in providing community mental health services and may have supervisory responsibilities.

Position Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

Some experience as a licensed Clinical Psychologist in the treatment of emotionally disturbed and mentally ill clients within a community mental health environment which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities.

Licensing, Certification And Registration Requirements

• Possession of a Clinical Psychologist license issued by the State Board of Medical Quality Assurance is required in accordance with Section 5600 et. seq. of the California Welfare and Institutions Code.

Other Requirements

• Independent travel will be required.
• Selectees for employment must as a condition of employment sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting.

Selection Process

• 04/09/26– 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review.
• 04/30/26– 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for next application review.
• 07/06/26– 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for next application review.
• 07/30/26– 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for next application review.

Applications will be reviewed every 3 weeks thereafter. Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES

Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

Document Submittal Requirements

All applicants must submit a copy of their Clinical Psychologist license issued by the State Board of Medical Quality Assurance. Candidates who fail to submit their license by the application review deadline will be disqualified from the recruitment.

How To Submit Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to [phone], or by email to [e-mail]. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Clinical Psychologist) and the recruitment number (26-333030-01) in the subject line of your email or fax.

Veteran's Preference Points

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE. Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service- connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

Americans With Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form. This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Summary

To learn more, view our benefits summary.

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This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants' qualifications for this position and assess an applicant's ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely. Omitted information will not be considered or assumed. Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank. Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history.

02

Please describe your experience conducting psychological testing with adults and/or children and the role you see psychological testing playing in treatment planning and consultation.

03

Please describe your work experience as a licensed Clinical Psychologist working within a community mental health environment.

04

Positions assigned to this classification are required to drive. Do you possess a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

05

If you have a valid Driver's License, please provide the State and Driver's License number. If you do not have a valid Driver's License, please write "n/a".

• Required Question

• I acknowledge