Senior Psychologist Specialist

Senior Psychologist (Specialist)

Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department, is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Full-time Senior Psychologist (Specialist) with knowledge and experience in forensic psychology. The position exists in the Forensic Services Department and works under the administrative and clinical direction of the Forensic Evaluation Department Chief and Senior Psychologist Supervisor.

Forensic Evaluation Department Senior Psychologists (Specialists) work in a dynamic forensic inpatient setting serving patients committed to DSH under various forensic commitments. Senior Psychologist Specialists work within DSH-wide forensic model, utilizing their specialized skills in assessment, treatment, and consultation. Senior Psychologist Specialists complete various court-ordered reports, provide expert testimony, communicate and collaborate with the courts and community outpatient treatment programs, collaborate and provide consultation to interdisciplinary treatment teams on forensic barriers to discharge, and provide training to staff members.

Experience with and the ability to provide comprehensive forensic assessment, treatment, and consultation on all civil and criminal commitments accepted by DSH-Patton is preferred.

Working Conditions:

DSH-Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital located in Patton, CA in San Bernardino County. DSH-Patton was established in 1890 and opened its doors in 1893. The hospital provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.

Applicants must have either: a) One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Psychologist (Health Facility) (any specialty), or Staff Psychologist (any specialty) OR b) Two years of postdoctoral, post-internship experience in the practice of psychology involving assessment and treatment and either training, research, consultation, or program planning in mental health services.

In addition to submitting the Standard State Application, STD. 678, the following items are required. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Failure to submit these items may result in not being considered for an interview.

Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification (i.e., a resume does not replace and cannot be substituted for the duties performed section of the Employment History portion of the application).

All interested candidates who meet the recruitment criteria must submit an application, CV, Statement of Qualifications and Sample of Psychological Assessment report written in the past two years to Human Resources – Employment Unit no later than Monday, August 31, 2026.

In order to gain list eligibility and be appointed to the Sr. Psychologist (Spec) classification, please follow the link below to the exam bulletin. Failure to take the exam will result in your application not moving forward in our process. Please follow the directions carefully:

Sr. Psychologist (Spec) Exam Bulletin

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.