DSH

PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY - CLINICAL - SAFETY)

Department of State Hospitals

place Fresno, 93650

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Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field, Psychology

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Full-Time

local_atm $9157 - $13272 USD /MONTH

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PTO

Department of State Hospitals

JC-519622

PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY - CLINICAL - SAFETY) RA
PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY - CLINICAL - SAFETY)

$9,157.00 - $13,272.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

We Are Hiring for Psychologist (HF/C)(Safety)

Range U - $10,632 - $10,951

Range V $12,885 - $13,272

Salary subjected to hours worked on a monthly basis

*** This advertisement is for Retired Annuitants. If you are not a retired state civil service employee, please see the advertisement for permanent, full time Psychologist (HF/C)(Safety) https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=461902

The Department of State Hospitals – Coalinga is now accepting applications for multiple Psychologist (HF/C)(Safety) - Retired Annuitant positions. Under general direction, the Psychologist applies psychological knowledge and techniques to the assessment and treatment of forensic patients, mostly sexual offenders detained or committed pursuant to California Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) Act; conduct wide range of psychological assessments; facilitate psychotherapy groups and individual therapy; construct case formulations; develop and implement treatment plans; lead multidisciplinary treatment team conferences; write progress reports; assist in developing training programs for other staff; and serve as consultants. The incumbent has the ability to provide accurate and complete reports and documentation in accordance with professional standards, hospital documentation polices, and State guidelines. Also, the incumbent has the ability to provide psychological assessments that are completed timely and address the required specificity of content.

Benefits of Working for the Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga

-A work culture that values Safety, Treatment, Responsibility, Communication, Respect, and Empowerment-
-License Reimbursement-
-3 times cheaper cost of living on average than other California-
-Safe small town feel with all grade schools located near each other including the college-
-Short commute to neighboring cities of Fresno, Morro Bay, and San Lucas, Lemoore, Hanford, and Madera to name a few-
-Multiple Commuter Reimbursement Programs and Free Parking-

How To Apply

Working Conditions

The employee is required to work any shift and schedule in a variety of settings throughout the hospital and may be required to work overtime and float to other work locations as determined by the operational needs of the hospital. All employees are required to have an annual health review and TB test or whenever necessary to ascertain that they are free from symptoms indicating the presence of infection and are able to safely perform their essential job functions.

Alternate schedules may be available based on current staffing needs.

Maximum of 960 hours per Fiscal Year (July 1 - June 30)

There are multiple vacancies for this classification. Positions filled may be assigned to any shift on any program.

This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).
Adherence to Risk Need Responsivity (RNR) principles; Self-Regulation and Better Lives Integrated Models. Knowledge of the SVP Act and the commitment process, wellness and recovery model, and conditional release placement processes. Demonstrates the ability to develop and implement behavioral guidelines, facilitate sex offender Psychoeducational and Process psychotherapy groups using cognitive behavioral principles, provide coaching on self-regulations techniques.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-519622

Position #(s):

437-000-9873-XXX

Working Title:

PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY - CLINICAL - SAFETY) RA

Classification:

PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY - CLINICAL - SAFETY)

$9,157.00 - $10,951.00 U Minimum Rates includes authorized HAM rate:
$10,951 - Range U
$13,272 - Range V

$10,809.00 - $13,272.00 V Minimum Rates includes authorized HAM rate:
$10,951 - Range U
$13,272 - Range V

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Fresno County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Retired Annuitant

Facility:

Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga

Department Information

DSH-Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a security perimeter. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patients to outside medical services and court proceedings.

Department Website: www.dsh.ca.gov

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.

Unless otherwise requested by the candidate, all communications and correspondence regarding this recruitment from our agency will be sent electronically via your CalCareers account and/or email listed on your State Application, STD. 678. 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

NOTE: Please do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Application (STD 678). This page is for examination use only.

Appointment is subject to the provisions of the SROA process: SROA/SURPLUS/ REEMPLOYMENT candidates are encouraged to apply and must attach a copy of their status letter in order to be considered.

Prior to appointment, interested applicants must submit: a completed Standard State Application (Form STD 678). Form STD 678 will automatically be submitted if applying using your CalCareers account.

This position is limited-term (12 Months); it may be extended or be canceled at any time. The advertisement may also be used to fill future vacancies for positions that are of the same classification and same tenure/time base if the vacancy occurs while this job posting is active.

Coalinga State Hospital is accepting applications for this recruitment continuously. This advertisement will remain posted until the position(s) have been filled. Cut-off-date for this recruitment will be every other Wednesday commencing February 4, 2026. Applications may be processed on a flow basis prior to the cut-off-date to meet the hiring needs of the department. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and have eligibility by the application received date to be invited to participate in the next available scheduled interview and/or processed for conditional hire.

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are eligible to be employed as a Retired Annuitant by the State of California.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals

Coalinga State Hospital

Attn: Human Resources Office AB-253

PO Box 5002

Coalinga, CA 93210

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals

Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga

Human Resources Office AB-253

24511 W. Jayne Ave.

Coalinga, CA 93210-5002

08:00 AM - 04:15 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

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:

Demonstrated ability to maintain professional therapeutic relationships with patients, to assist them with problem solving, and to teach/model principles of the norm of non-violence. Demonstrates good staff/patient boundaries and monitors and assists others to help them maintain theirs.

Coalinga State Hospital is accepting applications for this recruitment continuously. This advertisement will remain posted until the position(s) have been filled. Cut-off-date for this recruitment is as follows:

June 12, 2026
June 26, 2026
July 10, 2026
July 24, 2026
August 7, 2026
August 21, 2026
September 4, 2026
September 18, 2026
October 2, 2026
October 16, 2026
October 30, 2026
November 13, 2026
November 27, 2026

Applications will be processed by each established cutoff date. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and have eligibility by the application received date to be invited to participate in the next available scheduled interview and/or processed for conditional hire.

Benefits

The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package. Details can be found on the California Department of Human Resources website: http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: www.dsh.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:
Cassandra Leon
(559) 935-7138
cassandra.leon@dsh.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Natalie Osekowsky
(559) 935-7215
natalie.osekowsky@dsh.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

By Mail

Drop-off