San Diego County Public Defender’s Office
Senior Clinical Psychologist-25508704
San Diego County Public Defender’s Office, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for the position of
SENIOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST . Interviews will be held on Tuesdays, with job offers made shortly afterward. Salary: $120,952.00 annual base salary. Vacancies are available in the Health and Human Services Agency's (HHSA) Behavioral Health Services (BHS), Juvenile Forensic Services, Child Welfare Services, and Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Facility. The resulting list from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. Positions:
BHS, Juvenile Forensic Services:
Based in juvenile detention facilities, providing psychological assessments, evaluations, crisis intervention, psychotherapy, and supervising interns. Child Welfare Services:
Located in regional offices, performing case consultations, evaluations, crisis support, and guidance on mental health issues. Edgemoor:
Full-time, on-site role serving 192 residents with duties including psychotherapy, capacity evaluation, behavioral planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, group therapy, policy development, and supervision of staff. Click
here
for the complete job description, including minimum qualifications, duties, and working conditions. ***Effective September 9, 2022, this position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. Refer a current County employee by indicating their name on your application.*** Interviews and Hiring Process:
Post-interview, candidates should be prepared to complete background paperwork immediately. Job offer and background check: Shortly after interviews. Pre-employment medical screening: About 3 days after a successful background check. Start date: Upon completion of medical screening or mutually agreed date. If not selected, candidates may apply for future vacancies. Minimum Qualifications:
California licensure as a Psychologist. Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical, community, or educational psychology from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Four years post-doctoral experience in mental health, forensic, or correctional settings. Note: Candidates outside California must obtain licensure within two years of employment or face termination. A valid NPI number is required at employment. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of application and supplemental questionnaires. Ensure all experience related to minimum requirements is thoroughly documented. Conditions of Employment:
Includes background check, fingerprinting, and medical screening. Additional investigations may be conducted based on job duties. Evaluation:
Qualified applicants will be listed for six months based on evaluation scores. The selection process emphasizes fairness and diversity, with accommodations available for disabilities. The County promotes a vision of justice, sustainability, and resilience, valuing integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Learn more about our
Strategic Plan
and our commitment to a
Framework for the Future . The County of San Diego values veteran contributions, offering resources such as Veteran’s Preference and a Military Skills Translator to support transitioning service members.
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SENIOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST . Interviews will be held on Tuesdays, with job offers made shortly afterward. Salary: $120,952.00 annual base salary. Vacancies are available in the Health and Human Services Agency's (HHSA) Behavioral Health Services (BHS), Juvenile Forensic Services, Child Welfare Services, and Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Facility. The resulting list from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. Positions:
BHS, Juvenile Forensic Services:
Based in juvenile detention facilities, providing psychological assessments, evaluations, crisis intervention, psychotherapy, and supervising interns. Child Welfare Services:
Located in regional offices, performing case consultations, evaluations, crisis support, and guidance on mental health issues. Edgemoor:
Full-time, on-site role serving 192 residents with duties including psychotherapy, capacity evaluation, behavioral planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, group therapy, policy development, and supervision of staff. Click
here
for the complete job description, including minimum qualifications, duties, and working conditions. ***Effective September 9, 2022, this position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. Refer a current County employee by indicating their name on your application.*** Interviews and Hiring Process:
Post-interview, candidates should be prepared to complete background paperwork immediately. Job offer and background check: Shortly after interviews. Pre-employment medical screening: About 3 days after a successful background check. Start date: Upon completion of medical screening or mutually agreed date. If not selected, candidates may apply for future vacancies. Minimum Qualifications:
California licensure as a Psychologist. Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical, community, or educational psychology from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Four years post-doctoral experience in mental health, forensic, or correctional settings. Note: Candidates outside California must obtain licensure within two years of employment or face termination. A valid NPI number is required at employment. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of application and supplemental questionnaires. Ensure all experience related to minimum requirements is thoroughly documented. Conditions of Employment:
Includes background check, fingerprinting, and medical screening. Additional investigations may be conducted based on job duties. Evaluation:
Qualified applicants will be listed for six months based on evaluation scores. The selection process emphasizes fairness and diversity, with accommodations available for disabilities. The County promotes a vision of justice, sustainability, and resilience, valuing integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Learn more about our
Strategic Plan
and our commitment to a
Framework for the Future . The County of San Diego values veteran contributions, offering resources such as Veteran’s Preference and a Military Skills Translator to support transitioning service members.
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