CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERN

California Department of State Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk/Los Angeles County is offering a 12-month limited-term full-time internship for a Clinical Psychology Intern. The role provides supervised professional experience as part of doctoral training in clinical psychology within an affiliate setting of DSH-Metropolitan Psychology Services.

The internship emphasizes forensic psychology and treatment of severely mentally ill populations, under licensed psychologists,

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a doctoral program in clinical psychology at a recognized university or professional school.
• Final year of applied clinical service in psychology training.
• Adheres to APA Ethical Guidelines and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervised clinical psychology services under licensed supervision.
• Maintain documentation and progress notes under supervision.
• Conform to state California psychology laws and regulations.
• Participate in training program aimed at journeyman level skills in clinical psychology.

Education

Doctoral student in clinical psychology

Job description

Working Title:

Clinical Psychology Intern - Metropolitan State Hospital

Classification: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERN

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-536366

Position #(s): 487-000-9851-XXX

Working Title: Clinical Psychology Intern - Metropolitan State Hospital

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: Los Angeles County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Facility: DSH - Metropolitan

Job Description And Duties

This position is for DSH-Metropolitan in the city of Norwalk in Los Angeles County

The class of Clinical Psychology Intern is a training class established to provide limited term employment offering supervised professional 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 DSH-Metropolitan Psychology Services, the Clinical Psychology Intern adheres to the following: Psychology Service Rules and Regulations, Medical Staff Bylaws, Administrative Directives, and all DSH-Metropolitan 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; as such, the Clinical Psychology Intern is not privileged to practice independently within DSH-Metropolitan. All direct psychological services are provided under the supervision, hospital privileges, and professional license of a Staff Psychologist (Health Facility - Clinical), Senior Psychologist Specialist, or Senior Psychologist Supervisor.

All written work products, including reports, consultation, and progress notes, are counter signed by the licensed psychologist who provided clinical supervision for that work.

The examination is a separate process from applying for the vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process.

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

Department Information

Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.

DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/metropolitan