Clinical Psychologist II

Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Mental Health in California seeks a Clinical Psychologist II to perform comprehensive psychological assessments, diagnose psychiatric conditions, and provide evidence-based treatments including CBT. You will interpret results, inform treatment planning, and engage in collaborative care with multidisciplinary teams.

The role includes supervising interns, contributing to program development, and offering expert testimony when needed.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in psychology or equivalent
• License to practice as a psychologist in California (Board of Psychology)

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments using standardized testing and clinical interviews.
• Provide CBT and other psychotherapy approaches including group/ family modalities.
• Develop and modify individualized treatment plans based on progress.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide consults on psychological issues.
• Supervise psychology interns and license-waivered psychologists.
• Present findings in clinical conferences and provide expert testimony.

Skills

Psychological assessment

CBT

Education

Doctorate in psychology

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate, collaborative Clinical Psychologist II's to join our behavioral health team and provide high-quality psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services.

As a Clinical Psychologist II in the Department of Mental Health, you will provide a broad range of psychological services, including:

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments using standardized testing and clinical interviews to diagnose psychiatric and co-occurring disorders, including fitness-for-duty evaluations.
• Interpret assessment findings and prepare diagnostic reports with evidence-based treatment recommendations.
• Provide diagnostic evaluations and evidence-based individual, group, and family psychotherapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and behavior modification.
• Develop, implement, and refine individualized treatment plans that promote recovery, resilience, and active client engagement, modifying interventions based on treatment progress.
• Obtain and integrate medical, psychological, social, and family histories to inform diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, establish treatment goals, evaluate outcomes, and provide consultation on psychological assessment and behavioral health.
• Consult with medical providers on the psychological and behavioral aspects of medical conditions.
• Supervise and mentor psychology interns and license-waivered psychologists, and participate in the recruitment and evaluation of psychology personnel.
• Present assessment findings in clinical case conferences and provide expert testimony in legal proceedings.
• Lead or contribute to psychological research, program development, and multidisciplinary quality improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

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 license to practice as a psychologist issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology.