SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY) (SPECIALIST)

• 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.

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• BE LIST ELIGIBLE: Successfully complete the competitive State civil service exam pertaining to this classification when it becomes available again in November, OR
• BE TRANSFER ELIGIBLE: Must meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250, have current employment with the State of California in the same classification with permanent or probationary status or in a classification that is substantially the same with permanent or probationary status, OR
• BE REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE: Have obtained previous permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

• This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).
• 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 Requirements

• SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY) (SPECIALIST)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Department Information

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero/Psychology_Careers.html

Special Requirements

Application Instructions

• 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 but not required.
• Spanish Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Completion of an earned doctorate in clinical psychology.
• Completion of a two-year, formal postdoctoral residency in clinical neuropsychology.
• Applicants from diverse backgrounds, particularly those who are fluent in and can conduct evaluations in Spanish, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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 four (4) years and may be waived for an additional year, but not to exceed five (5) years.

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.