Clinical Psychologist I/II

Santa Barbara County, CA•Santa Maria, CA

62d•$99,817 - $131,955

About The Position

This position will remain open until filled with first considerations beginning on Thursday, November 20, 2025. THE POSITION: Under general direction, provides assessment, treatment, and case management to emotionally disturbed children, seriously and persistently mentally ill adults; and performs related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Clinical Psychologist Postdoctoral Intern/Clinical Psychologist I/Clinical Psychologist II is a flexibly staffed series. Incumbents in this class series provide similar client services to emotionally disturbed children, and seriously and persistently mentally ill adults. Clinical Psychologist Postdoctoral Intern is the entry-level class. Interns, under functional supervision of a licensed psychologist, obtain the necessary experience toward licensure by the California State Board of Medical Examiners. Incumbents in this class are expected to obtain licensure as a Clinical Psychologist within two years of hire. Clinical Psychologist I and II are the fully licensed, professional levels. The Clinical Psychologist I is distinguished from the Clinical Psychologist II by the latter's assignment to more difficult cases or specialized populations that require additional experience. Incumbents at the II level may also assist in training other Psychologists.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a psychologist, and pre-licensure or post-licensure experience working with the seriously and persistently mentally ill adults or emotionally disturbed children. Initial appointment may be based on licensure in another state; license granted by the California State Board of Medical Examiners is required within 2 years of appointment, as a condition of continued employment.
Knowledge of: psychopathology; rehabilitation of seriously and persistently mentally ill adults or emotionally disturbed children; administration and interpretation of psychological tests; computer-assisted psychological tests; assessment and treatment intervention appropriate with the seriously and persistently mentally ill adults or emotionally disturbed clients; crisis intervention management; alcohol and drug abuse disorders; descriptive and inferential statistics; community resources available for clients.
Ability to: read and interpret best practices and research practices for service and program evaluation; work collaboratively with staff of various disciplines and with partner agencies; write accurate and comprehensive assessments and reports with clarity and precision; conduct various types of group therapies; conduct clinical interviews and draw treatment inferences; work effectively with seriously and persistently mentally ill adults or emotionally disturbed children, and their families; educate and support family members; develop and present staff conferences and training programs.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required.

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, treatment and case management to seriously and persistently mentally ill adults and emotionally disturbed children with co-existing alcohol and drug abuse disorders; documents clinical activity; presents diagnostic and interview findings, clinical evaluations, and recommendations for treatment and rehabilitation of patients; consults with physicians and psychiatrists about findings of medical or physical examinations and the need for further special testing or treatment; selects, administers, and evaluates psychological testing.
Conducts structured rehabilitation and impairment/symptom focused groups, family education and support groups; and provides field evaluations, treatment, and case management as needed.
Evaluates patients for suicide and violence risks; conducts assessments for involuntary hospitalization; provides crisis intervention services in the field or in the office; appears in court regarding recommendations, reports, and contested actions.
Provides psychological evaluations, treatment, and consultation at the jail and locked unit sites.
Participates in quality assurance programs and in interdisciplinary-team reviews of staff clinical activity.
Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with other agencies.
Provides training and supervision of interns and other staff as assigned; reviews and approves diagnoses and treatment plans of other mental health staff.
Provides professional consultation to department administration in the development of clinical programs and policies.

Benefits

Retirement reciprocity
Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate.
Generous County Defined Benefit Plan
Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans
Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums
On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members
Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits
Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!
Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement
Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below)
Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting
County Paid Term Life Insurance
County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
Childcare and Employee Discounts
Relocation Assistance may apply
Flexible work schedule may apply