CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST II

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

Job summary

County of Los Angeles is seeking a Clinical Psychologist II (Non-Competitive) to join the Department of Mental Health. The position involves diagnostic evaluation, clinical interviews, individual/group/family therapy, and testimony in court.

Applicants must possess a Doctorate in psychology and a California license to practice. The role supports a wide range of mental health services for diverse clients and includes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, research, and program development.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in psychology or related field is required.
• License to practice psychology in California is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological evaluations and administer a wide variety of testing instruments.
• Provide direct services including diagnostic evaluation, structured clinical interviewing, and individual/group/family therapy.
• Develop and document treatment plans and disposition of cases; provide reports and recommendations.
• Consult with other medical providers on psychological and behavioral aspects of medical conditions.
• Testify before courts of law on results of evaluations.

Skills

Diagnostic interviewing

Psychological testing

Treatment planning

Report writing

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST II (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:

b8697N

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.

Selects, administers, and interprets a wide variety of psychological testing instruments in connection with the diagnosis and evaluation of clients with psychiatric and co-occurring disorders; or in connection with a centralized County-wide program that provides fitness-for-duty assessments to County employees, applicants, or candidates for County employment.

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 familytherapy.

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.

As a member of a professional, multidisciplinary team, plans treatment programs and disposition of cases, including identifying treatment outcomes.

Obtains and studies medical, psychological, social, and family histories by interviewing individuals, couples, or families and reviewing relevant records.

Provides technical guidance and instruction to interns and license-waivered psychologists.

Provides consultation to other medical providers in the management of psychological and behavioral aspects of medical conditions.

Participates in professional staff conferences concerning psychological assessment methods, techniques, and results.

Participates in an advisory capacity in the screening of new professional personnel in psychology, including trainees or psychology interns.

Provides testimony before courts of law on results of psychological evaluations.

Initiates and carries out psychological research studies and provides rationale to implement departmental or service programs; collaborates on multidisciplinary projects.

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

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.

Applicants 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.

Additional Information:

Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, holidays or weekends.

Past and present mental health clients and family members are encouraged to apply.

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.

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Department Contact Name:

Anthony Estrada

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