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Senior Psychologist (Specialist) Position

Under the supervision of the Chief Psychologist, this position oversees specific mental health treatment for inmates in the Mental Health Services Delivery System (MHSDS). The Senior Psychologist (specialist) coordinates training for MHSDS staff and consults with both clinical and custody staff.

• Provide crisis intervention, provide individual and group psychotherapy.
• Provide leadership and direction to interdisciplinary treatment teams, implement local policies and procedures, and coordinate system‑monitoring functions.
• Consult and provide consultation with clinical, custody, and other personnel regarding program planning and evaluation and the development of direct and indirect mental health services.
• Maintain and promote safety and security of the institution and work materials.

• License: Possession of a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology and possession of an earned Doctorate Degree in Psychology from an educational institution meeting the criteria of Section 2914 of the Medical Board of California's Business and Professions Code.
• Individuals who do not qualify for licensure by the California Board of Psychology or who are in the process of securing this license will be admitted into the examination and may be appointed, but must secure a valid license within three years of appointment or the employment shall be terminated. For persons employed less than full time, an extension of a waiver of licensure may be granted for additional years proportional to the extent of part‑time employment, as long as the person is employed without interruption in service, but in no case shall the waiver exceed five years.
• (Unlicensed individuals who are recruited from outside the State of California and who qualify for licensure may take the examination and may be appointed for a maximum of two years at which time licensure shall have been obtained or the employment shall be terminated. Additionally, they must take the licensure examination at the earliest possible date after the date of employment.)
• Experience: Either I:
  One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Psychologist Clinical, Correctional Facility, or Staff Psychologist (any specialty);
  Or II:
  Two years of postdoctoral, postinternship experience in the practice of psychology involving assessment and treatment and either training, research, consultation, or program planning in mental health services.

To obtain list eligibility for SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST (SPECIALIST), before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination:
Cal Careers.