FILING DATES: 3/16/17 at 8:00 A.M. PSTUntil the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
EXAM NUMBER: Y8697F
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:Open Competitive Job Opportunity
Correctional Health Services – 20% Recruitment and Retention BonusThe County of Los Angeles is currently offering up to a 20% bonus for Clinical Psychologist II positions hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population.
ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES:The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four acute hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for over 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion.
THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
DEFINITION:Under general supervision, serves as a staff psychologist at the full professional level by applying psychological principles in the following major areas: assessment, treatment, research, training, and clinical consultation.
Initiates and carries out psychological research studies and provides rationale to implement departmental or service programs; collaborates on multidisciplinary projects.
As a member of a professional, multidisciplinary team, plans treatment programs and disposition of cases, including identifying treatment outcomes.
Performs direct service activities including diagnostic evaluation, structured clinical interviewing, and individual, group, and family therapy.
Generates reports of diagnostic and psychological findings and/or treatment recommendations.
Provides testimony before courts of law on results of psychological evaluations.
Intervenes with clients to enhance their ability to fully participate in treatment, including defining treatment goals and designing intervention strategies that support recovery and resiliency.
Obtains and studies medical, psychological, social, and family histories by interviewing individuals, couples, or families and reviewing relevant records.
Provides consultation to other medical providers in the management of psychological and behavioral aspects of medical conditions.
Provides technical guidance and instruction to interns and license-waivered psychologists.
Selects, administers, and interprets a wide variety of psychological testing instruments in connection with the diagnosis and evaluation of clients with psychiatric and co-occurring disorders.
Evaluates client response to treatment, modifies treatment strategies, and includes the client as part of the decision-making process.
Utilizes a variety of treatment modalities such as psychotherapy, behavior modification, and various evidence-based or promising practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Participates in an advisory capacity in the screening of new professional personnel in psychology, including trainees or psychology interns.
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.
LICENSE:A license to practice as a Psychologist issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology.
All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:- Experience in Rehabilitation Psychology or Rehabilitation Care.
- Experience in hospital or clinical setting.
- Experience in neuropsychological assessment.
EXAMINATION CONTENT:This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications weighted 100%.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added on the eligible register.
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.
VACANCY INFORMATION:The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATION 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 track the status of your application using the 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.
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. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
Applications received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Hilary Hocking, Exam Analyst
(213) 288-7000
hhocking@dhs.lacounty.gov
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