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Job Description
CAREER DESCRIPTION
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST I/II
In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive a salary range increase on the following date:
Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase
SALARY INFORMATION
Clinical Psychologist I $51.49 - $57.40 Hourly
Clinical Psychologist II $57.40 - $63.97 Hourly
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
Premium Pay
In addition to the hourly salary, eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the items listed below:- Bilingual pay: Qualified employees who meet the criteria found here (page16) shall receive an additional seventy $0.70 cents per hour for all hours paid.
- Night Shift Differential pay: Employees assigned to a night shift shall be paid a night shift differential for each hour actually worked on the assigned night shift. Pay rate is determined by assigned shift hours found here (page 13).
- Board Certification pay: Employees assigned on a regular, full-time basis in this classification, who are Board Certified, shall receive, in addition to his or her salary, the equivalent of three hundred fifty dollars ($350) monthly.
- Other Additional Premium Pays
This recruitment is open to the public for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 p.m. (PST) on the day the County's needs are met. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The open eligible list established by this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Clinical Psychologist I/II positions within this specialty. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County.
HEALTH CARE AGENCY
The County of Orange , Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Administrative Services, Behavioral Health Services, Correctional Health Services, Specialized Medical Services and Public Health Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Division consists of the following service areas Adult and Older Adult Behavioral Health, Children and Youth Services, Quality Management Services, Mental Health Services Act Office, Data Analytics and Evaluation, Crisis and Acute Care Services, Substance Use Services, and Forensics and Justice Involved. These service areas provide a culturally competent and client-centered system of behavioral health services for all eligible county residents in need of treatment for alcohol and other drug abuse and mental health care.
THE PROGRAMS
Children and Youth Services (CYS) provides outpatient behavioral health services to Medi-Cal eligible or uninsured children and youth who need medically necessary treatment to ameliorate their mental and behavioral health conditions. CYS provides case management, assessment, individual, group and family therapy, psychological testing, psychiatric evaluation and medication support, and therapeutic behavioral services to children and youth in Orange County.
Forensics and Justice Involved Division provides oversight, evaluation, and treatment for all of the mental health justice involved for Orange County. This includes Collaborative Courts, AOT, Mental Health Diversion, AB109 & Re-entry, Assisted Intervention Court, Whatever It Takes collaborative court, and Recovery Court/Opportunity Court, CONREP, Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Psychology Unit, SB317 Incompetent to Stand Trial Diversion unit, CARE Court, and Early Access and Stabilization Services.
THE OPPORTUNITIES
The immediate vacancies are within CYS and the Forensics and Justice Involved divisions.
CYS offers a range of vital services to children and adolescents in Orange County, including case management, assessment, individual and family therapy, group therapy, psychological testing, psychiatric evaluations, medication support, and peer support. This role will be based in either the Clinical Evaluation and Guidance Unit (CEGU) Orangewood or CEGU Probation, focusing on justice involved youth or youth involved in the child welfare system. In this position, you'll work directly with children, teens, and their families, providing support through these diverse services. Your goal will be to help these young individuals develop essential skills for thriving in their communities while addressing the challenges they face.
The Clinical Psychologist position withing the SB317 program in the Forensics and Justice Involved division conducts placement evaluation for Misdemeanor Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST). The county provides placement evaluations to determine appropriateness for Diversion, Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), CARE, Conservatorship, or a Modified Treatment plan. This role includes interfacing with C58, attending court meetings, and following up with Misdemeanor IST individuals when applicable. The position requires court testimony as well as participation in treatment team meeting with the court.
The Clinical Psychologist position in Care Court program in the Forensics and Justice Involved division provides Expert Witness testimony to Superior Courts on mental health and grave disability issues brought to the court on behalf of the County of Orange. This LPS Psychologist role specifically involves evaluating individuals for Murphy Conservatorships, with evaluations typically conducted at correctional or state hospital facilities. The Psychologist must be knowledgeable in court protocols, case development and strategy, and must be able to explain psychotropic medications in layman's terms. They will need to testify in both bench and jury trials and collaborate closely with the Public Guardian’s Office of the County of Orange. An understanding of risk and dangerousness assessments, mental health law, and expert court testimony experience is preferred. Additionally, the Psychologist will need to produce reports that integrate developmental and clinical factors, using evidence-based assessment tools for evaluating competence to stand trial and assess dangerousness.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual speakers are highly desirable, but not required. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience in the following areas below:
Professional and Technical Expertise- Conducting and administering psychological tests and assessments
- Conducting screenings and gathering, evaluating, and interpreting psychological testing data to diagnose and treat individuals living with mental illness and/or substance use disorders
- Applying latest trends and evidence-based psychological treatment and assessment protocols for mental health and substance use disorders
- Assessing for safety risks, identifying trauma reactivity, and de-escalating high risk behaviors
- Working with children, youth, transitional age youth and families
- Presenting new knowledge and trainings to team and collaborative partners consistent with clinical work and client care
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Building and Maintaining Relationships- Identifying and providing linkage and appropriate resources to individuals
- Collaborating with community partners to ensure timely care for those with immediate needs
- Documenting services provided to participants compliant with the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) requirements (standards) for Medi-Cal billing and reimbursement
- Effective communication as well as adeptly communicating sensitive matters
- Presenting ideas and complex material clearly, concisely, logically, and persuasively both in person and in writing
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please click here to view the minimum qualifications for the Clinical Psychologist I or click here to view the minimum qualifications for the Clinical Psychologist II.
This position requires a license to practice Psychology by the California Board of Psychology or be eligible to obtain a waiver from the State of California to practice psychology, pending obtaining their license. In order to be considered for this position, you must include your curriculum vitae and transcripts in the attachments portion of the application.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.
Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applications exhibiting qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedure listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Eligible List
Once the applications have been screened, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19-related requirements.
Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Center for Disease Contro l and Prevention (CDC). Please click here to see the latest guidance for more details.
EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Applicants will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For more information regarding the Clinical Psychologist I/II position, please contact the recruiter, Rasika Wijayaweera at RWijayaweera@ochca.com or (714) 834-7877.
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information
Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Orange
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