Supervising Clinical Psychologist

County of Imperial; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Imperial is seeking a licensed Clinical Psychologist to deliver evaluation and treatment services to children and families facing emotional and behavioral disorders. This role operates under supervision and includes supervising interns and unlicensed psychologists.

The position requires a PhD in psychology and a California license, with two years post-licensure experience in a mental health setting, and compliance with state supervision requirements.

Qualifications

• PhD in psychology and a corresponding license issued by the State of California.
• Two years post-licensure experience in a mental health setting.
• Meet the State of California requirements to supervise interns.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of psychological evaluations with a high level of independence.
• Provide evaluation and treatment to children and their families who have emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Supervise unlicensed psychologists and interns.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Family therapy

Education

PhD in Psychology

Licensed Psychologist (CA)

Job description

Basic Function and Distinguishing Characteristics

Basic Function

Under direction of an assigned supervisor, provides evaluation and treatment to children and their families who have emotional and behavioral disorders.

Distinguish Characteristics

Supervising Clinical Psychologist performs a full range of psychological evaluations and treatment at a high level of professional skill and independence and provides supervision to unlicensed psychologist and interns. Clinical Psychologist II performs a full range of psychological evaluations with a high degree of independence. Clinical Psychologist I performs the evaluations under close supervision of a licensed Clinical Psychologist.

Education And Experience/ Licenses And Other Requirements

Any combination equivalent to: PhD degree in psychology and a corresponding license issued by the State of California and two (2) years post licensure experience in a mental health setting and meet the State of California requirements to supervise interns.

Must be licensed as Psychologist with the California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Psychology.

Supplemental Information

A valid driver's license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own vehicle and provide proof of liability insurance as per Vehicle Code VC

• 160020. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

This position may require pre-employment drug test, physical examination, and fingerprinting for a background investigation.

The County of Imperial does not unlawfully discriminate on any prohibited basis under state or federal law including prohibitions listed in title VII, the Age and Discrimination and Employment Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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About Imperial County: Imperial County is located in the Imperial Valley in the southeast of California, bordering Arizona and Mexico, with the Colorado River forming the County's eastern boundary. Imperial County is a major agricultural center, producing half of the nation's winter vegetables, as well as extensive renewable resources, such as geothermal, wind, and solar. Off-road enthusiasts are drawn to the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation area, and the Colorado River is a popular destination for watersports, including fishing, boating, and water skiing. Fans of the popular movie, The Return of the Jedi, will recognize the Algodones Sand Dunes, where the movie was filmed.

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