Senior Psychologist, Cf; Spec

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (CF) (Specialist) performs as the clinical systems expert and provides psychological consultation relating to the institution's health care performance management programs and processes. The Senior Psychologist, CF (Specialist) serves as an advisor to institution executives, and acts as a liaison with the Statewide Quality Officer and Quality Management Section staff, statewide executives in various disciplines, other institution Chief Quality Officers (CQO), and other stakeholder groups as appropriate.

• 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.
• For unlicensed individuals recruited from outside the State of California who qualify for licensure, you 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, you must take the licensure examination at the earliest possible date after the date of employment.
• Experience:
  
  Either (1) one year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Psychologist Clinical, Correctional Facility, or Staff Psychologist (any specialty); or (2) 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 eligibility for the Senior Psychologist (Specialist), before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the Senior Psychologist (Specialist) exam:
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