Clinical Psychologist (Entry)

Solano County; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Solano County Behavioral Health invites applications for an entry-level Clinical Psychologist to provide psychological evaluation and psychotherapy to clients and families, under direction. The role supports staff and community agencies and aims to broaden experience toward independent practice within the county's mental health services.

This position requires a Ph.D. in Psychology, and candidates should anticipate pursuing licensure within two years, with waivers possible for certain sections.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of diagnostic and psychotherapeutic techniques.
• Ability to conduct psychological evaluations and psychotherapy.
• Competency in applying theoretical knowledge to practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological evaluation and psychotherapy services to emotionally disturbed and mentally ill clients and their families.
• Offer consultation to staff and community agencies.
• Assist in providing or coordinating diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services.
• Develop professional expertise toward promotion to Clinical Psychologist.

Skills

Clinical psychology fundamentals

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology

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 (Entry) under direction, provides or assists in providing 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 class provides entry into the Clinical Psychologist series. Incumbents are assigned diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services work which will broaden and deepen their professional experience and are expected to acquire greater independence, apply theoretical knowledge and demonstrate competency required for promotion to Clinical Psychologist.

The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education and/or Experience:

No experience required; however, applicants must have demonstrated possession of, and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities.

Possession of a Ph.D. in Psychology

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates are expected to gain qualifying experience for licensure and obtain a valid Clinical Psychologist license issued by the State Board of Medical Quality Assurance within two years from the date of appointment.

Possession of a Clinical Psychologist license issued by the State Board of Medical Quality Assurance may be required; however, waivers may be granted in accordance with Section 5600 et. seq. of the California Welfare and Institutions Code.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Independent travel will be required.

SELECTION PROCESS

06/24/26 – 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review.

07/27/26 – 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 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.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at [phone], business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A Ph.D. in Psychology is required for this position. All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the application review deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the application review deadline may be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

VETERANS' 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.