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Clinical Psychologist (Entry) (#332010)
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$40.30-$48.99 Hourly / $6,986.16-$8,491.75 Monthly / $83,833.88-$101,901.02 Yearly


Clinical Psychologist (#333030)
We are currently accepting applications for this position. To apply, please close this pop-up window and then click on the link for Current Employment Opportunities.
$50.37-$61.22 Hourly / $8,730.10-$10,611.52 Monthly / $104,761.15-$127,338.24 Yearly




DEFINITION

Clinical Psychologist (Entry)

Under direction, provides or assists in providing psychological evaluation and psychotherapy services to emotionally disturbed and mentally ill clients and their families; provides consultation to staff and community agencies; performs related duties as required.

 

Clinical Psychologist

Under direction, provides psychological evaluation and psychotherapy services to emotionally disturbed and mentally ill clients and their families; provides consultation to staff and community agencies; performs related duties as required.

 

 

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Clinical Psychologist (Entry)
This class provides entry into the Clinical Psychologist series.  Incumbents are assigned diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services work which will broaden and deepen their professional experience and are expected to acquire greater independence, apply theoretical knowledge and demonstrate competency required for promotion to Clinical Psychologist.  This class is distinguished from the Clinical Psychologist in that the latter is the fully qualified professional level in which incumbents work more independently.

Clinical Psychologist

This classification is for the fully qualified professional level Clinical Psychologist and is characterized by the performance of professional diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services which requires special training and licensing.  Incumbents of this class work as part of the clinical staff in providing community mental health services and may have supervisory responsibilities.

 

Examples of Duties

Clinical Psychologist (Entry)
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

  1. Performs individual, group and family counseling and psychotherapy using a variety of treatment modalities to assist clients in exploring and gaining insight into their personality/emotional difficulty and helping them resolve their conflicts. 
  2. Selects and administers psychological tests and other diagnostic procedures; analyzes and interprets tests and observations of patterns of behavior. 
  3. Conducts clinical interviews with clients and relatives to elicit information regarding psychologically relevant material. 
     
  4. Prepares interpretive reports including diagnosis, prognosis, and other findings relevant to the disposition or treatment of the client (e.g., court reports, URC reports); testifies in court as needed; confers with staff and other departments in case conferences and in-service training sessions; addresses professional and lay groups regarding mental health related issues.   

Clinical Psychologist 
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

1.      Performs individual, group and family counseling and psychotherapy using a variety of treatment modalities to assist clients in exploring and gaining insight into their personality/emotional difficulty and helping them resolve their conflicts.

2.      Selects and administers psychological tests and other diagnostic procedures; analyzes and interprets tests and observations of patterns of behavior.

3.      Conducts clinical interviews with clients and relatives to elicit information regarding psychologically relevant material.

4.      Prepares interpretive reports including diagnosis, prognosis, and other findings relevant to the disposition or treatment of the client (e.g., court reports, URC reports); testifies in court as needed; serves as a technical expert.

5.      Consults with other agencies and various community groups regarding mental health issues (e. g., Parent United Group); confers with staff and other departments in case conferences and in-service training sessions; may provide lead supervision to technical and professional staff; addresses professional and lay groups regarding mental health related issues.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities


Clinical Psychologist (Entry)
Thorough knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of clinical and abnormal psychology in the treatment of the mentally ill, emotionally disturbed and/or developmentally disabled persons; psychological treatment modalities; psychological testing devices and methods; family and group dynamics; laws, rules and regulations governing mental health treatment.

Ability to apply the principles and practices of behavioral observation, psychological testing, scoring and interpretation; perform consultation, counseling and group/individual psychotherapy; formulate psychological diagnosis and treatment plans; communicate effectively with people of diverse socio-economic backgrounds and temperaments; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; maintain effective working relationships with professional and lay persons; address various professional and public groups; maintain confidentiality of information; comply with laws, regulations and professional practices governing mental health program services and operations; determine the appropriate course of action  in emergency or stressful situations; maintain accurate records and document actions taken.

Clinical Psychologist
Thorough knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of clinical and abnormal psychology in the treatment of the mentally ill, emotionally disturbed and/or developmentally disabled persons; psychological treatment modalities; psychological testing devises and methods; family and group dynamics; laws, rules and regulations governing mental health treatment.

Considerable knowledge of community mental health program goals and limitations; community organizations as related to mental health services.

Ability to apply the principles and practices of  behavioral observation, psychological testing, scoring and interpretation; perform consultation, counseling and group/individual psychotherapy; formulate psychological diagnosis and treatment plans; communicate effectively with people of diverse socio-economic backgrounds and temperaments; communicate working relationships with professional and lay persons; address various professional and public groups; maintain confidentiality of information; comply with laws, regulations and professional practices governing mental health program services and operations; determine the appropriate course of action in emergency or stressful situation; maintain accurate records and document actions taken.

Education and Experience

Clinical Psychologist (Entry)
No experience required, however, applicants must demonstrated possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities.

Clinical Psychologist
Some experience as a licensed Clinical Psychologist in the treatment of emotionally disturbed and mentally ill clients within a community mental health environment which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Clinical Psychologist (Entry) 
Candidates are expected to gain qualifying experience for licensure.  Incumbents of this class must possess a Ph.D. in Psychology and obtain a valid Clinical Psychologist license issued by the State Board of Medical Quality Assurance within two years from the date of appointment.

Possession of a Clinical Psychologist license issued by the State Board of Medical Quality Assurance may be required; however, waivers may be granted in accordance with Section 5600 et. seq. of the California Welfare and Institutions Code.

Clinical Psychologist
Possession of a Clinical Psychologist license issued by the State Board of Medical Quality Assurance is required in accordance with Section 5600 et. seq. of the California Welfare and Institutions Code.  Employees in this class prior to January 1, 1979, are exempt from this license requirement provided they remain in this class and in the Solano Mental Health Department.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Clinical Psycologist (Entry)
Independent travel will be required.

Selectees for employment must as a condition of employment sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting.

Incumbents of this class should demonstrate necessary knowledge and abilities to be promoted to Clinical Psychologist with 36 months of appointment.

Clinical Psycologist

Independent travel will be required.

Selectees for employment must as a condition of employment sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting.

CLASS: 332010;
CLASS: 333030;