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The County of Los Angeles CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST II/SS in Los Angeles, California
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST II/SS
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CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST II/SS
Salary
$112,272.00 - $143,306.16 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
b8697N
Department
MENTAL HEALTH
Opening Date
07/15/2015
Description
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Position/Program Information
DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
EXAM NUMBER: b8697N
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
FILING START DATE: 07/16/2015
Note: /SS means Spanish Speaking
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO UPDATE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
POSITION/PROGRAM INFORMATION
Serves as a staff psychologist at the full professional level, by applying psychological principles in the following major areas: clinical, research training and consultation.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class typically report to a higher-level clinical supervisor and independently provide the full range of professional psychological services relating to the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric and co-occurring disorders. Incumbents are responsible for selecting, administering, and interpreting various types of psychological testing instruments, and for providing individual, group, and family therapy. Some positions in this class may be allocated to a centralized, County-wide program that provides psychological services to County employees and evaluates applicants and candidates for County employment. The Clinical Psychologist II is distinguished from the Clinical Psychologist I in that the latter may receive technical direction and guidance from the senior-level Clinical Psychologist II.
These positions require knowledge of abnormal, developmental, personality, and social psychology; theory and practice of individual and group psychotherapy; crisis intervention techniques; applicable legal and ethical professional standards; Federal, State, and local laws governing mental health services; principles of psychopharmacology and psychobiology; psychometric and statistical theories and methodologies; psychological research methods and experimental design; and the ability to establish positive and therapeutic relations with clients; conduct crisis intervention and make appropriate referrals; select, administer, and score various psychological assessments; design appropriate treatment interventions, evaluate results, and make modifications as needed; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, management, and representatives of community-based organizations.
Essential Job Functions
Selects, administers, and interprets wide variety of psychological test instruments for the diagnosis and evaluation of mentally disturbed, emotionally or physically handicapped, or socially maladjusted patients.
Performs direct patient care activities including assessment and evaluation by diagnosing providing individual and group therapy, and counseling.
As a member of the professional treatment team, plans treatment programs and disposition of cases under treatment.
Participates in professional staff conferences concerning psychological methods and techniques.
Supervises and instructs trainees and other members of a multidisciplinary team in the field of psychology.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A Doctorate from an accredited college or university in psychology, educational psychology, education with the field of specialization in counseling psychology,or in a discipline deemed equivalent by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology.
Physical Class II –Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
LICENSE: A license to practice as a psychologist issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology.
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience providing psychotherapeutic treatment to the mentally or emotionally ill.
Experience conducting psychological research and studies.
Experience collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Experience supervising and instructing interns, residents or unlicensed clinical psychologists in the field of psychology.
Special Requirement Information:
In order to qualify, you must include a photocopy of the diploma, a copy of your official transcripts, indicating the field of study, or certificate with your application at the time of filing.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications, weighted 100% and a qualifying Spanish/English proficiency test. The proficiency test will consist of speaking, reading and writing. Candidates possessing a valid Los Angeles County Language Proficiency certificate MUSTattach a copy of the certificate to their application at the time of filing. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in the evaluation of training and experience and a minimum qualifying score in the language proficiency test in order to be placed on the eligible register.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Past and present mental health clients and family members are encouraged to apply.
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any
VACANCY INFORMATION
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Mental Health as they occur.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
Applications will be processed on an "as-received"basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also tract the status of your application using this website.
All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made.
Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice.
Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary earned. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last of filing will not be accepted.
NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email them to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov, within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title in the subject line.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE
All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD
All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
Department Contact
Antonio Estrada, Exam Analyst
(213) 972-7034
Exams@dmh.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone
213- 972-7034
California Relay Services Phone
800-735-2922
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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 athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Revised January 2025
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01
Do you have experience providing psychotherapeutic treatment to the mentally or emotionally ill?
Each response must include the following information.Credit will not be given if required information for evaluation is incomplete.
Name of the Employer
Payroll title
Beginning and ending dates
Number of hours worked per week
Name and contact number of supervisor
Responsibilities and duties
If you do not have any experience under this option, please write"DOES NOT APPLY"
Employers and work experience listed here must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application. Credit will not be given if this required information for evaluation is not listed on both the application and supplemental questionnaire.
02
Do you have experience conducting psychological research and studies?
Each response must include the following information.Credit will not be given if required information for evaluation is incomplete.
Name of the Employer
Payroll title
Beginning and ending dates
Number of hours worked per week
Name and contact number of supervisor
Responsibilities and duties
If you do not have any experience under this option, please write"DOES NOT APPLY"
Employers and work experience listed here must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application. Credit will not be given if this required information for evaluation is not listed on both the application and supplemental questionnaire.
03
Do you have experience collaborating with a multidisciplinary team?
Each response must include the following information.Credit will not be given if required information for evaluation is incomplete.
Name of the Employer
Payroll title
Beginning and ending dates
Number of hours worked per week
Name and contact number of supervisor
Responsibilities and duties
If you do not have any experience under this option, please write"DOES NOT APPLY"
Employers and work experience listed here must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application. Credit will not be given if this required information for evaluation is not listed on both the application and supplemental questionnaire.
04
Do you have experience supervising and instructing interns, residents or unlicensed clinical psychologists in the field of psychology?
Each response must include the following information.Credit will not be given if required information for evaluation is incomplete.
Name of the Employer
Payroll title
Beginning and ending dates
Number of hours worked per week
Name and contact number of supervisor
Responsibilities and duties
If you do not have any experience under this option, please write"DOES NOT APPLY"
Employers and work experience listed here must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application. Credit will not be given if this required information for evaluation is not listed on both the application and supplemental questionnaire.
05
Are you willing to work in the Palmdale/Lancaster area of the County?
Yes
No
06
Are you willing to work in the North County i.e. Sylmar/Santa Clarita area?
Yes
No
07
Would you be interested in accepting a temporary assignment, as an " F " item?
Yes
No
08
Are you proficient in American Sign Language (ASL)?
Yes
No
09
Do you have a County American Sign Language (ASL) certification? Note: Please attach a legible copy of your certificate to your application at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach your certificate, please email your certificate to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.
Yes, I have attached a County American Sign Language certification to my online application.
Yes, I will email County American Sign Language certification to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within (7) calendar days from application submission.
No, I do not have a County American Sign Language certification.
10
Do you have American Sign Language (ASL) certification? Note: Please attach a legible copy of your certificate to your application at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach your certificate, please email your certificate to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.
Yes, I have attached ASL certification to my online application.
Yes, I will email ASL certification to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within (7) calendar days from application submission.
No, I do not have ASL certification.
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Address
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Website
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