CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST I/CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

County of Los Angeles; California; Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

County of Los Angeles seeks a Clinical Psychologist I to provide evaluation, treatment planning, and court testimony within the Department of Health Services. The position supports inmates in custody and post-release planning under DOJ consent decree guidelines.

Under close supervision, the psychologist will conduct assessments, participate in multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to justice-involved populations' care management, with opportunities for permanent County employment after the

Formación

• Doctorate from an accredited university in Psychology or related field as required to be eligible.
• Must meet the specified requirements to be appointed to vacancies tied to this recruitment.

Responsabilidades

• Conducts diagnostic evaluations of inmates in lock-up settings to determine post-release level of care needs.
• Uses forensic psychology training to assess diversion suitability and competency to stand trial.
• Provides updates to the court and testifies as required in hearings on behalf of clients.
• Assists providers and attorneys in understanding court requirements and treatment options.
• Acts as consultant about competency evaluations to other clinicians.

Conocimientos

Diagnostic evaluations

Court testimony

Forensic psychology

Educación

Doctorate in Psychology

Descripción del empleo

EXAM NUMBER

Y8695C-DOJ

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive - EMERGENCY

FIRST DAY OF FILING

May 27, 2025 at 12:00 P.M., (PT)

This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

Los Angeles County is under a Department of Justice Consent Decree to improve conditions and mental health care in County jails, as well as supporting justice-involved populations post-release. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of providing a range of services both in the jail and community. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the justice-involved population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Clinical Psychologist I vacancies related to the DOJ Consent Decree.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Clinical Psychologist I.

ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES:

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four hospitals – and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for over 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion.

For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov.

Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings to supportive housing.

MISSION:

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

DEFINITION:

Under close supervision, serves as a staff psychologist by applying psychological principles in the following major areas: assessment, treatment, research, training, and clinical consultation.

• Conducts diagnostic evaluations of inmates in lock-up settings to determine clients' post release level of care needs and to determine mental health needs while in custody and make referrals to treatment interventions to serve the criminal justice population.
• Uses forensic psychological training to assess diversion suitability and competency to stand trial.
• Provides updates to the court on a regular basis; presents in court for all necessary hearings; and provides testimony on behalf of clients.
• Assists providers to understand the needs of the court, requirements for treatment and legal standards for the specific penal code section applicable to the clients.
• Acts as consultant about competency evaluations to other clinicians.
• Assists judicial officers and attorneys understand availability of services to facilitate realistic understanding of treatment possibilities.
• Provides liaison services between court officers and treatment providers.
• Be able to answer legal questions about clients with attorneys and mental health providers.
• Assures the court receives timely progress report updates according to the court orders.
• Understands legal stipulations and takes those stipulations into consideration when developing care plans.
• Collaborates with and offer mental health training to probation officers, law enforcement, and other justice partners who will work with the population of clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Evaluates client response to treatment, modifies treatment strategies and includes the client as part of the decision-making process.
• Utilizes a variety of treatment modalities such as psychotherapy, behavior modification, and various evidence-based or promising practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy.
• Reviews relevant records and information from both the criminal justice system and the mental health system when making treatment recommendations.
• Retrieves the reports for the court as needed.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

A Doctorate from an accredited 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. You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

Applicants must include a legible photocopy of the required degree to the application at the time of filing or within 7 calendar days of filing online.

As a condition of employment, a candidate will be required to complete the Mental Health Professional Licensing Waiver Request at the time of appointment. The Department of Mental Health will submit the completed Waiver Request to the California Department of Mental Health.

Applications will be rejected if waivers for newly-trained psychologists exceeded 5 years from the commencement of employment in California or waivers for out-of-state psychologists exceeded one year from date of employment in California.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post Doctorate Degree experience as a Psychologist.

PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light:

Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The current vacancies are to be filled within Correctional Health.

OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:

During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION.

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 Human Resources 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.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:

Jenny Rodriguez, Exam Analyst

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