CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERN

California Department of State Hospitals; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals is seeking a Clinical Psychology Intern for a 12-month limited term, full-time position based in Fresno County. The role provides supervised experience in clinical psychology as part of doctoral training, with affiliation to Coalinga State Hospital.

Interns are expected to progress toward the journeyman level under supervision, adhering to APA guidelines and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a doctoral program in clinical psychology at a recognized university or professional school.
• Internship provides final year of applied clinical service in psychology training.
• Requires adherence to professional and hospital policies and APA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervised clinical psychology services under licensed staff.
• Develop skills in forensic psychology and treatment of severely mentally ill.
• Work within the Coalinga State Hospital Psychology Service and follow applicable rules and regulations.

Skills

Doctoral student

Supervised practicum

Education

Doctoral program in clinical psychology

Job description

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-535674

Position #(s): 437-000-9851-XXX

Working Title: Clinical Psychology Intern

Classification: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERN

$3,845.00 - $4,551.00 A

$4,004.00 - $4,761.00 B

$4,379.00 - $5,221.00 C

$4,589.00 - $5,467.00 D

$5,024.00 - $5,992.00 E

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Fresno County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Job Description And Duties

This postion is for DSH-Coalinga

The class of Clinical Psychology Intern is a training class established to provide limited term employment offering supervised experience in clinical psychology.

The Clinical Psychology Intern is an individual who is currently enrolled in a doctoral program in clinical psychology at a recognized university or professional school. The clinical psychology internship provides the final required year of applied clinical service in psychology training.

As an Affiliate Member of the Coalinga State Hospital Psychology Service, the Clinical Psychology Intern adheres to the following: Psychology Service Rules and Regulations; Medical Staff Bylaws; Administrative Directives, and all Coalinga State Hospital policies and procedures. The Clinical Psychology Intern aspires to the highest standards of the profession through efforts to practice in accordance with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Guidelines, Specialty Guidelines, and Standards for Providers of Psychological Services. The Clinical Psychology Intern familiarizes herself/himself with, and conforms psychology practices, to the laws and regulations governing the practice of psychology in the state of California.

During the course of training, the Clinical Psychology Intern is expected to develop the skills and expertise required of the journeyman level clinical psychologist, with some specialized skills in the area of forensic psychology and treatment of the severely mentally ill. The internship is a training program, whereas the Clinical Psychology Intern is not privileged to practice independently within Coalinga State Hospital. All direct psychological services are provided under the supervision, hospital privileges and professional license of a Staff Psychologist (Health Facility - Clinical). All written work products, including reports, consultation, and progress notes are counter signed by the licensed psychologist who provided clinical supervision for the that work.

• For more information regarding the duties for this particular classification, please refer to the Duty Statement attached to this Job Bulletin**

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Department Information

DSH-Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a security perimeter. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patients to outside medical services and court proceedings.

Department Website: www.dsh.ca.gov