Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff date for review of applications: 1st and 15th of each month.

METROPOLITAN STATE HOSPITAL- Located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County

Candidates must be willing to work in any Unit/Program and any shift to meet the needs of the facility.

The Department of State Hospitals – Metropolitan is currently accepting applications for Psychologist (Health Facility – Clinical – Safety) , permanent/fulltime. Working Title : Psychologist

JOB DESCRIPTION : Under direction of a Senior Psychologist, the Clinical Psychologist participates in a multidisciplinary treatment team providing assessments, diagnostic clarification, and treatment for patients, in a State Hospital setting. The candidate is expected to work with a population which has been adjudicated, PC1370 incompetent to stand trial, PC1026 not guilty be reason of insanity, or committed under LPS conservatorship. Experience working with patients in a forensic setting, and/or a locked psychiatric facility, serving patients with acute mental illness, is strongly desired.  Knowledge of forensic psychological assessments, and procedures is critical.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of the education and experience for the appropriate specialty (Clinical, Counseling, Educational, Experimental, or Social) as outlined in Section 1396 of the Board of Psychology's Regulations.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior experience working at, DSH, CONREP, CDCR, County Jail, Locked LPS Hospital, IMD or similar facility.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

All interested applicants MUST submit 1) a standard State Application Form (STD 678), with an original signature, 2) a Vitae, and 3) a cover letter expressing interest. 

Candidates who do not submit all the required documents and/or incomplete applications will be eliminated from the selection process. You MUST indicate the Working Title and Position Number you are applying for and how you qualify (list appointment, transfer, etc.) in the Explanations section on your application or your application WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of: permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.

I t is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM .

***Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: 

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Face Coverings

While working on-site, employees must follow current face covering guidance as issued by CDPH.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) California Board of Psychology License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from MSH.Recruitment@dsh.ca.gov. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligible list.

All Examination and/or Employment Application forms must include: “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year); time base; and civil service class titles. Examination and/or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and/or Employment Application (STD. 678) form.

Note : If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered .

EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their applications to MSH-Human Resources Department, Selection Services Unit.  Confirmatio

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Working for the State offers great opportunities, generous benefits, and career development. Benefits information may be obtained by going to

In addition, you can look forward to:

*Free parking

*Convenient to public transportation

*Located near multiple eateries and major freeway access

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Shift work,

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