CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST I

County of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles is seeking a Clinical Psychologist I (Non-Competitive) to perform diagnostic evaluations, provide psychotherapy, and participate in multidisciplinary teams. The role includes administering tests, generating clinical reports, and contributing to research efforts.

Applicants must hold a doctorate in psychology or related field and may require a waiver per CA law. This is a non-competitive examination with continuous openings and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Doctorate from an accredited college or university in psychology or related field as required by CA Board of Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret psychological tests for diagnosis and evaluation.
• Prepare diagnostic reports and treatment recommendations.
• Provide direct services: diagnostic evaluation, structured clinical interview, individual/group/family therapy.
• Apply evidence-based treatments such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and other modalities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to plan treatment and outcomes.
• Present testimony in court on evaluation results.
• Assist in psychological research and multidisciplinary projects.

Education

Doctorate in psychology or related field

Job description

Position/Program Information

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST I (NON-COMPETITIVE)

When To Apply

We will be accepting online applications starting Tuesday June 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM (PT) – Continuous. This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

Exam Number

b8695I

Who May Apply

We welcome applications from everyone

Why work for us

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

Essential Job Functions

• Selects, administers and interprets a wide variety of psychological testing instruments for the diagnosis and evaluation of clients with psychiatric and co-occurring disorders.
• Generates reports of diagnostic and psychological findings and/or treatment recommendations.
• Performs direct service activities including diagnostic evaluation, structured clinical interviewing, and individual, group, and family therapy.
• Utilizes a variety of treatment modalities such as psychotherapy, behavior modification, and various evidence-based or promising practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy.
• Intervenes with clients to enhance their ability to fully participate in treatment, including defining treatment goals and designing intervention strategies that support recovery and resiliency.
• Evaluates client response to treatment, modifies treatment strategies and includes the client as part of the decision-making process.
• Obtains and studies medical, psychological, social and family histories, by interviewing individuals, couples, or families and reviewing relevant records.
• As a member of multidisciplinary treatment team, plans treatment programs and disposition of cases, including identifying treatment outcomes.
• Participates in professional staff conferences concerning psychological assessment methods, techniques and results.
• Provides testimony before courts of law on results of psychological evaluations.
• Assists in carrying out psychological research studies and multidisciplinary projects.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Training And Experience

A Doctorate from an accredited college or university in psychology, educational psychology, education with the field of specialization in counseling psychology, or in a discipline deemed equivalent by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology.

License

A waiver issued by the California Department of Mental Health in accordance with Welfare & Institutions Code Section 5751.1-2. Waivers for newly-trained psychologists shall not exceed five years from the commencement of employment in California, or as currently defined by the State Welfare & Institutions Code. Waivers for out-of-state psychologists shall not exceed one year from date of employment in California, or as currently defined in the State Welfare & Institutions Code.

Applicants who expect to receive their doctorate degree within six (6) months of filing, an application may compete in the examination, and if successful, will be withheld from certification for employment until original documentation of successful completion of the required education is received.

Special Information

To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

NOTE: if you are unable to attach the required documents with your application online, you may e-mail them to [e-mail] within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. In the "Subject" of the e-mail please type the Exam Number and Exam Title.

Physical Class

Physical Class II – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Examination Content

This is a non-competitive examination

This opportunity is considered non-competitive, meaning you will only need to meet the requirements. If you do, we will put you on a list with everyone who qualifies and use this list to fill vacancies as they occur.

Eligibility And Vacancy Information

The names of qualifying candidates will be added to the Eligible Register for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly.

Applicants will be placed on a list of eligible candidates without indication of relative standing in the examination. The appointing power may appoint any one of the names on the appropriate list, except a person without Veterans credit may not be appointed if there are three or more names on the list of persons entitled to Veteran’s credit.

Anti-Racism, Diversity, And Inclusion (ARDI)

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Mental Health is committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Teletype Phone

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Alternate Teletype Phone

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California Relay Services Phone

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Department Contact Name

Anthony Estrada

Department Contact Phone

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Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/

Testing Accommodations For Applicants

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/

Fair Chance

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran’s Credit

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

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