Clinical Psychologist I

County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, serves as a staff psychologist by applying psychological principles in the following major areas: assessment, treatment, research, training, and clinical consultation. Correctional Health Services – 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus The County of Los Angeles is currently offering up to a 20% bonus for full-time Clinical Psychologist I 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. LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are. We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care—from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County. With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors. THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

Requirements

A Doctorate from an accredited university in Psychology, Educational Psychology, education with the field of specialization in Counseling Psychology, or in a field deemed equivalent by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology.
To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within seven (7) days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required.
International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database.
Include official copies of all relevant documents.
A Professional Licensing Waiver (PLW) issued by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) in accordance with Welfare & Institutions Code Section 5751.2.
Waivers for newly-trained psychologists shall not exceed five years from the commencement of employment in California, or as currently defined by the State Welfare & Institutions Code.
Waivers for out-of-state psychologists shall not exceed one year from date of employment in California, or as currently defined in the State Welfare & Institutions Code.
Applicants must include a legible photocopy of the required degree or official transcripts and Professional Licensing Waiver (PLW) issued by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to the application at the time of filing or email to exam analyst within 7 calendar days of filing online.
Applications will be rejected if waivers for newly trained psychologists are older than 5 years after starting work in California.
Waivers for out-of-state psychologists must not be older than one year after beginning employment in California.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Registered Psychologist.
Post-Doctoral experience working in a locked, forensic setting.
Post-Doctoral experience working in a psychiatric inpatient unit of hospital.

Responsibilities

Conducts diagnostic evaluations of inmates in lock-up settings to determine clients' post release level of care needs and to determine mental health needs while in custody and make referrals to treatment interventions to serve the criminal justice population.
Uses forensic psychological training to assess diversion suitability and competency to stand trial.
Provides updates to the court on a regular basis; presents in court for all necessary hearings; and provides testimony on behalf of clients.
Assists providers to understand the needs of the court, requirements for treatment and legal standards for the specific penal code section applicable to the clients.
Acts as consultant about proficiency evaluations to other clinicians.
Assists judicial officers and attorneys understand availability of services to facilitate realistic understanding of treatment possibilities.
Provides liaison services between court officers and treatment providers.
Be able to answer legal questions about clients with attorneys and mental health providers.
Assures the court receives timely progress report updates according to the court orders.
Understands legal stipulations and takes those stipulations into consideration when developing care plans.
Collaborates with and offer mental health training to probation officers, law enforcement, and other justice partners who will work with the population of clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Evaluates client response to treatment, modifies treatment strategies and includes the client as part of the decision-making process.
Applies a variety of treatment modalities such as psychotherapy, behavior modification, and various evidence-based or promising practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Reviews relevant records and information from both the criminal justice system and the mental health system when making treatment recommendations.
Retrieves the reports for the court as needed.