CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERN

County of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health is offering a Clinical Psychologist Intern position for candidates currently enrolled in an APA-accredited doctoral program. The internship provides exposure to assessment, treatment planning, and supervision within a large public health system.

Applicants must provide proof of enrollment. A valid California driver license or alternative transport is required.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a doctoral program in Clinical Psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association.

Responsibilities

• Interviews incoming clients, reviews medical and psychosocial histories, and prepares intake documentation.
• Administers and interprets a range of psychological, cognitive, developmental, aptitude, and vocational tests for diagnosis, treatment, and vocational counseling.
• Participates in development of psychological treatment plans and maintains written client case histories.
• Provides supervised psychological counseling and psychotherapy to clients.
• Collects measurable outcomes data on clients receiving treatment.
• Participates in research-related activities as needed.

Skills

clinical psychology

Education

Doctoral program in Clinical Psychology (APA-accredited)

Job description

Position/Program Information

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERN

DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH

Exam number: b8694B

We welcome applications from everyone

Why work for us?

With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities. The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public‑sector benefits packages in the county with 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.

For more information about our amazing benefits, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

Essential Job Functions

• Learns the mission and functions of County institutions and their relationship to the community.
• Learns the purpose, methods, and related functions of the treatment program. Attends seminars, in-service training classes, and lectures to become familiar with various psychological and medical conditions and appropriate treatment services and functions.
• Participates in staff discussions of the applications of psychological principles and techniques and presents case histories.
• Interviews incoming clients, reviews medical and psychosocial histories, and prepares appropriate intake documentation.
• Administers and participates in the interpretation of a range of psychological, cognitive, developmental, aptitude, and vocational‑interest tests for purposes of diagnosis, treatment, and providing vocational counseling.
• Participates in the development of psychological treatment plans and develops and maintains written client case histories integrating test interpretations.
• Provides supervised psychological counseling and psychotherapy to clients.
• Collects measurable outcomes data on clients receiving treatment.
• Participates in research‑related activities appropriate to the institution as needed.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Training And Experience

Current enrollment in a doctoral program in Clinical Psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association.

License

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job‑related essential functions.

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.

Special Requirement Information

Candidates must provide proof* of enrollment in a doctoral program in Clinical Psychology accredited by the American Psychology Association with your application at the time of filing.

• Proof of enrollment may include but is not limited to: Class schedule showing name of school and student, a bill for the current/upcoming classes, or a transcript (official or unofficial) showing current/upcoming classes.

Examination Content

This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information, weighted at 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher to be placed on the eligible list.

Eligibility And Vacancy Information

The names of qualifying candidates will be added to the Eligible List for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

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.

Contact Information

• Teletype Phone: (800) 899‑4099
• Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897‑0077
• California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735‑2922
• Department Contact Name: Anthony Estrada
• Department Contact Phone: (323) 705‑3862

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non‑discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/

Testing Accommodations For Applicants

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/

Fair Chance

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran’s Credit

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025