CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERN

California Department of State Hospitals; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals – Patton State Hospital seeks a Clinical Psychology Intern for the Highland, CA facility. The internship provides supervised professional experience in clinical psychology as part of a doctoral program, offering the final required year of applied training.

The role involves working under licensed psychologists, with opportunities to develop forensic psychology skills and treatment for severely mentally ill patients.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a doctoral program in clinical psychology.
• Final year of applied clinical service in psychology training.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervised clinical psychology services under licensed staff.
• Develops skills in forensic psychology and treatment of the severely mentally ill.
• All work is conducted under supervision and countersigned by the licensed psychologist who provided supervision.

Skills

APPIC registration

National Matching

Education

Doctoral program in clinical psychology

Job description

Working Title

Clinical Psychology Intern - Patton State Hospital

Classification

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERN

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-535675

Position #(s): 502-211-9851-XXX

Working Title: Clinical Psychology Intern - Patton 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

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

# of Positions

1

Work Location

San Bernardino County

Telework

In Office

Job Type

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Facility

Department of State Hospitals - Patton

Job Description And Duties

This position is for DSH-Patton in the city of Highland in San Bernardino 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-Patton Psychology Services, the Clinical Psychology Intern adheres to the following: Psychology Service Rules and Regulations, Medical Staff Bylaws, Administrative Directives, and all DSH-Patton 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-Patton. 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.

Desirable Qualifications

Candidates should be registered participants with Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC), and with the National Matching services for Psychology Internship placement.

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

Department Information

DSH – Patton

3102 E. Highland Avenue

Patton, CA 92369

http://www.dsh.ca.gov

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