PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY - CLINICAL - SAFETY)

California Department of State Hospitals; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 9,200 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

The Psychologist position at Coalinga State Hospital involves applying psychological expertise to assess and treat forensic patients, many detained under SVP Act. This role conducts comprehensive assessments, conducts psychotherapy groups and individual therapy, and develops treatment plans and case formulations.

Responsibilities include leading MDT conferences, writing progress reports, and contributing to staff training and program development within a secure hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat forensic patients using established psychological methods.
• Conduct a wide range of psychological assessments for diagnosis and planning.
• Facilitate psychotherapy groups and individual therapy sessions.
• Develop case formulations and implement treatment plans.
• Lead multidisciplinary treatment team conferences and write progress reports.

Job description

Working Title

PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY - CLINICAL - SAFETY)

Classification

PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY - CLINICAL - SAFETY)

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-533479

Position #(s)

437-000-9873-000

Working Title

PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY - CLINICAL - SAFETY)

Classification

PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY - CLINICAL - SAFETY)

$9,157.00 - $10,951.00 U

$10,809.00 - $13,272.00 V

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

Permanent, Full Time

Facility

Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga

Job Description And Duties

This position is located at Coalinga State Hospital

The Psychologist applies psychological knowledge and techniques to the assessment and treatment of forensic patients, mostly sexual offenders detained or committed pursuant to California Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) Act; conduct wide range of psychological assessments; facilitate psychotherapy groups and individual therapy; construct case formulations; develop and implement treatment plans; lead multidisciplinary treatment team conferences; write progress reports; assist in developing training programs for other staff; and serve as consultants.

Ability to provide accurate and complete reports and documentation in accordance with professional standards, hospital documentation polices, and State guidelines.

Ability to provide psychological assessments that are completed timely and address the required specificity of content.

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