Senior Psychologist (Neuropsychologist)

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The Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California.

The Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero is accepting applications for a Senior Psychologist Specialist, Neuropsychologist with knowledge and experience in neuropsychology to fill both Permanent, Full-Time position.

The position requires the ability to perform comprehensive Neuropsychological assessments for our judicially committed psychiatric patients in an inpatient state hospital setting as a part of the DSH-Atascadero Department of Psychology.

Under the direction of the Chief Psychologist and Supervising Psychologist, the Senior Psychologist Specialist, Neuropsychologist provides support and consultation to unit-based psychologists and other clinicians in the Department of State Hospitals system. Neuropsychologists also have the opportunity to contribute to the pre-doctoral internship program and other departments or programs in the hospital. The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Provide centralized, hospital-wide neuropsychological assessment of patients by referral from treatment teams and unit psychologists.
• Medical chart reviews, clinical neuropsychological patient interviews.
• Diagnose neuropsychological impairment, develop and recommend patient-specific clinical management interventions.
• Communicate neuropsychological evaluation results via written and, as needed, via oral reports.
• Continually assess neuropsychological instruments.
• Consultation regarding neuropsychological evaluations and/or rehabilitation.
• Provide assessment support and consultation.
• Provide consultation to Psychology Department, hospital administration, and other staff regarding the functioning of the Neuropsychology Service.
• Provide cognitive remediation treatment / training for patients either in one-on-one or group setting.
• The Senior Psychologist Specialist in Neuropsychology will provide advanced training in the selection, administration and interpretation of neuropsychological assessment procedures and other neuropsychological issues as requested.
• Assist with development of aggregate databases for neuropsychological assessment and cognitive screening data.

Telework and/or alternate work schedules may be available for this position once required training has been completed within selected timeframes established by the department

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: License: Possession of a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology and possession of an earned Doctorate Degree in Psychology from an educational institution meeting the criteria of Section 2914 of the Medical Board of California's Business and Professions Code AND
Either:
1: One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Psychologist (Health Facility) (any specialty), or Staff Psychologist (any specialty);

OR

2: Two years of postdoctoral, postinternship experience in the practice of psychology involving assessment and treatment and either training, research, consultation, or program planning in mental health services.

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Competitive applicants will have postdoctoral training and experience conducting neuropsychological assessments. Relevant experiences may include evaluations and consultative feedback for patients with a range of neurological conditions and/or who are severely mentally ill and being treated in acute inpatient and/or forensic settings. The ability to conduct culturally informed neuropsychological assessments is highly desirable. Experience with cognitive remediation and/or with patients in forensic contexts is desirable.
• Completion of an earned doctorate in clinical psychology.
• Completion of a two-year, formal postdoctoral residency in clinical neuropsychology. Applicants completing postdoctoral fellowships are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the completion of their postdoc program. At the discretion of the hiring authority, start dates for selected candidates may be coordinated with the end of postdoc training. Contact DSHA_Mathiesen_Neuropsychology@dsh.ca.gov if your training differs to see if you meet the hospital’s credentialing requirements.
• Applicants from diverse backgrounds, particularly those who are fluent in and can conduct evaluations in Spanish, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Note: It is recommended that the candidate possess a valid Psychologist license in the State of California. Unlicensed candidate may be appointed but must secure a license within 4 years and may be waived for an additional year, but not to exceed 5 years.

For questions or assistance about the position or how to apply please contact: (805) 468-3660 or ASHRecruitment@dsh.ca.gov

We offer:
Competitive salaries
Health, dental and vision insurance
Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
CALPERS Safety retirement and 401K/457 plan options

Click on the link below to learn more about our area:
https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero/About_the_Area.html

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10,828.00 - $13,937.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person