SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY) (SPECIALIST)

California Department of State Hospitals; California (MO); On-site; USD 86,058 - 110,759; Part time

Job summary

A government health facility is seeking a Senior Psychologist to perform forensic evaluations and provide expert testimony. The candidate must hold a relevant license and have experience in forensic evaluations. The position offers a hybrid telework model and requires working under the direction of senior supervisors within the forensic department. This role is limited term and part-time, located in California, with duties focused on court-related services for mentally ill adult males.

Qualifications

• Current license in one of the specified classifications.
• Experience with forensic evaluation and court testimony.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic evaluations as assigned.
• Provide expert testimony for Board of Parole Hearings.
• Maintain understanding of current case law.

Job description

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-514094
• Position #(s): 455-000-9839-XXX
• Classification: Senior Psychologist (Health Facility) (Specialist)
• Salary Range: $62.47 – $80.40 per hour
• Number of Positions: Multiple
• Location: San Luis Obispo County
• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: 11-Month Limited Term, Intermittent – 1,500 Hours
• Facility: DSH – Atascadero

Eligibility and Application

This vacancy is for current State civil service employees seeking an additional position. The appointment is limited term/temporary.

Applications are accepted from rank and file staff currently licensed in one of the following classifications:

• Consulting Psychologist (7620)
• Sexually Violent Predator Evaluator (7621)
• Senior Psychologist, Health Facility (Specialist) (9839)

Supervisor and Scope

The Sr. Psychologist will be directed by the Senior Psychology Supervisor and Senior Psychiatrist Supervisor of the Forensic Department at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH).

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic evaluation as needed and assigned, pursuant to PC2962 (MDO certification appeals, placement evaluations and annual evaluations), PC2972 (MDO extensions), PC 1026.2, PC 1026.5, PC 1026(f), PC 1370, WIC 6500, WIC 6600, LPS, and WIC 5404.
• Provide expert testimony when needed for Board of Parole Hearings and Superior Courts of California.
• Maintain an ongoing understanding of current case law and apply this to court testimony.

Department Information

The Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California.