Clinical Psychologist I/II

Description

This position will remain open until filled with first considerations beginning on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

SALARY

Clinical Psychologist I:$99,817.12 - $120,149.12 Annually

Clinical Psychologist II:$109,476.64 - $131,955.20 Annually

We are accepting applications to fill one (1) Clinical Psychologist I/II vacancy in Santa Maria for the Behavioral Wellness Department. 
We are accepting applications to establish an employment list to fill current and future vacancies in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and Lompoc for full-time and part-time positions. Please make sure you select on your application which location(s) and department(s) you are willing to accept current and future employment.
BENEFITS: For more information on County benefits, please visit here . In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for: 

• Retirement reciprocity 
• Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate.

THE POSITION: Under general direction, provides assessment, treatment, and case management to emotionally disturbed children, seriously and persistently mentally ill adults; and performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Clinical Psychologist Postdoctoral Intern/Clinical Psychologist I/Clinical Psychologist II is a flexibly staffed series. Incumbents in this class series provide similar client services to emotionally disturbed children, and seriously and persistently mentally ill adults. Clinical Psychologist Postdoctoral Intern is the entry-level class. Interns, under functional supervision of a licensed psychologist, obtain the necessary experience toward licensure by the California State Board of Medical Examiners. Incumbents in this class are expected to obtain licensure as a Clinical Psychologist within two years of hire. Clinical Psychologist I and II are the fully licensed, professional levels. The Clinical Psychologist I is distinguished from the Clinical Psychologist II by the latter’s assignment to more difficult cases or specialized populations that require additional experience. Incumbents at the II level may also assist in training other Psychologists.

Examples of Duties

1. Provides comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, treatment and case management to seriously and persistently mentally ill adults and emotionally disturbed children with co-existing alcohol and drug abuse disorders; documents clinical activity; presents diagnostic and interview findings, clinical evaluations, and recommendations for treatment and rehabilitation of patients; consults with physicians and psychiatrists about findings of medical or physical examinations and the need for further special testing or treatment; selects, administers, and evaluates psychological testing.
2. Conducts structured rehabilitation and impairment/symptom focused groups, family education and support groups; and provides field evaluations, treatment, and case management as needed.
3. Evaluates patients for suicide and violence risks; conducts assessments for involuntary hospitalization; provides crisis intervention services in the field or in the office; appears in court regarding recommendations, reports, and contested actions.
4. Provides psychological evaluations, treatment, and consultation at the jail and locked unit sites.
5. Participates in quality assurance programs and in interdisciplinary-team reviews of staff clinical activity.
6. Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with other agencies.
7. Provides training and supervision of interns and other staff as assigned; reviews and approves diagnoses and treatment plans of other mental health staff.
8. Provides professional consultation to department administration in the development of clinical programs and policies.

Employment Standards

Current license to practice as a psychologist, and pre-licensure or post-licensure experience working with the seriously and persistently mentally ill adults or emotionally disturbed children. Initial appointment may be based on licensure in another state; license granted by the California State Board of Medical Examiners is required within 2 years of appointment, as a condition of continued employment.
Additional Qualifications: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License may be required.
Knowledge of: psychopathology; rehabilitation of seriously and persistently mentally ill adults or emotionally disturbed children; administration and interpretation of psychological tests; computer-assisted psychological tests; assessment and treatment intervention appropriate with the seriously and persistently mentally ill adults or emotionally disturbed clients; crisis intervention management; alcohol and drug abuse disorders; descriptive and inferential statistics; community resources available for clients.
Ability to: read and interpret best practices and research practices for service and program evaluation; work collaboratively with staff of various disciplines and with partner agencies; write accurate and comprehensive assessments and reports with clarity and precision; conduct various types of group therapies; conduct clinical interviews and draw treatment inferences; work effectively with seriously and persistently mentally ill adults or emotionally disturbed children, and their families; educate and support family members; develop and present staff conferences and training programs.

Supplemental Information

1. Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
2. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking Assessment. Candidates who meet the employment standards will have their supplemental questionnaire evaluated and scored. Candidates’ final score and rank on the employment list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire.

Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking Assessment to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.

CONDITIONAL JOB OFFER: 

• Live Scan and Background Check: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, the selected candidate's appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a Live Scan and background check which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. A Live Scan is electronic fingerprint scanning that is certified by the State Department of Justice. Further instructions about when and how to complete the Live Scan will be included in the offer letter. Appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. 
• The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.

Recruiters will communicate with applicant by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.

Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
Statement of Commitment
The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.  Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com. 
Leza Patatanian, LPatatanian@countyofsb.org

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