Clinical Psychologist (Sex Offender Option)

THE EXAMINATION:  THIS IS A NEW CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION.  The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.  This examination may be reopened as necessary and the names of additional candidates merged onto the existing list according to examination score. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON-LINE

A Conviction History Form (CHF) must be completed by ALL applicants for this position. DO NOT attach to your application. Return the form via mail or hand deliver to Human Resources Services Department, ATTN: Evaluation Unit, 1405 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA 94612. The form must be received within three (3) business days from the date you apply, otherwise the application will not be processed. Click here to access the CHF.

A Properly Completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application.  Only completed applications and Supplemental Questionnaires in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing (THIS EXAM MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME) will be accepted.  Failure to complete a supplemental questionnaire by the last day for filing will result in disqualification.

 

APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME   

APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON-LINE

 

THE AGENCY

The Health Care Services Agency of Alameda County, Department of Behavioral Health Care Services, is offering an exciting opportunity to join our team as a licensed Clinical Psychologist. 

It is the mission of Behavioral Health Care Services to maximize the recovery, resilience and wellness of all eligible Alameda County residents who are developing or experiencing serious mental health, alcohol, or drug concerns. We envision communities where people realize their potential, and where stigma and discrimination against those with mental health, alcohol and/or drug issues are a thing of the past.

Only through exemplifying the following Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services values will we be successful:

ACBHCS

Access -  where every door is the right door for welcoming people with complex needs;

Consumer and Family Empowerment - through shared decision‐making best practices, that clinically produce effective outcomes;

Best Practices - business excellence that uses public resources cost‐effectively;

Health and Wellness - by integrating emotional, spiritual and physical health care;

Culturally Responsive - appropriate services built on the strengths and life experiences of culturally diverse consumers and their families;

Social Inclusion - utilizing advocacy and education to eliminate stigma, discrimination, isolation, and misunderstanding of persons with mental illness and substance abuse.

For more information about the department of Behavioral Health Care Services, please visit the departmental website and/or Annual Budget Document found on acgov.org. 

THE POSITION

Under direction, Clinical Psychologists provide psychological services in the counseling, psychotherapy, diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of patients in County Mental Health Programs; prepare reports on cases assigned relating to disposition and planning of treatment; conduct group and individual therapy; perform outreach; administer and interpret psychological tests; and perform related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This is the journey-level class in the Clinical Psychologist series and incumbents of positions in this class are assigned clinical casework in outpatient and inpatient services. Incumbents of this class may direct and evaluate the work of students and/or trainees, and may supervise other staff for clinical licensing purposes, but do not have formal supervisory responsibility (involving performance evaluations, scheduling, and involvement in disciplinary actions and the hiring of permanent staff).

IDEAL CANDIDATES

In addition to the minimum qualifications and knowledge and skills listed below, ideal candidates for this position will possess direct experience working with juvenile wards of the court clients including juvenile sex offenders; will possess knowledge and skill in the areas of counseling, psychotherapy, diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of mental health patients; will be adept at effectively treating a high volume of cases while also meeting the clinical needs of individual patients; and will interact well with others to earn their trust.  

Ideal candidates will also exemplify the following critical attributes for success:

•  A licensed professional with a sufficient level of professional knowledge, skill and experience in the areas of     psychotherapy, and the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of mental health patients; and who strives to keep up with developments and trends in the field of psychotherapy. 
•  The ability to be attentive to the diverse clinical care needs of each client, while simultaneously managing the treatment of a high volume of client cases.
• Someone who can be trusted with confidential records and private information, and who interacts with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.
•  An effective communicator who clearly conveys information and ideas verbally and in writing to individuals or groups in a manner that meets audience needs and helps them understand and retain the message; and who relates well to people with diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds.
• An effective problem solver who uses sound judgment and quickly identifies and understands issues, problems and opportunities; uses data, logic, and sound judgment to evaluate alternatives and recommends viable solutions; and solves problems consistent with available resources, facts, constraints, and probable consequences to achieve desired organizational or service care goals.
•  A collaborative spirit who can effectively work on a multidisciplinary team and who believes in and inspires teamwork by being accessible, supportive, open-minded, empathetic and able to effectively manage conflict by building and maintaining constructive relationships that result in diverse work teams that better serve our diverse communities.

For a detailed listing of the duties and essential competency requirements for this position, please see the complete Clinical Psychologist job description. 

Either I

Education:

Possession of a Ph.D. or Psy.D in clinical Psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) approved school or university training program, or regionally accredited school or university, following APA guidelines for clinical psychology.

Experience:

The equivalent of one full year of supervised clinical experience in a pre-doctoral or post-doctoral APA-approved or California Psychology Internship Council (CAPIC) internship training program or its equivalent.

Or II

Education:

Verification of acceptance of the doctoral dissertation and completion of all other requirements for a Ph.D. or Psy. D from an APA-approved school or university training program, or regionally accredited school or university following APA guidelines for clinical psychology.

Experience:

Completion of a Clinical Psychology Internship Program.

License:

Incumbents of this class must comply with state licensure requirements for Clinical Psychologists or be eligible for a waiver from the State Department of Mental Health. Such waivers may be granted for a limited time for purposes of obtaining qualifying experience toward Clinical Psychologist licensure.

Some positions in this class require a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Applicants must possess such license prior to appointment to such positions.

Special Requirement:

1. In compliance with the Administrative Simplification provision of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), employees in this classification are required to possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to their first day on the job.

2. In compliance with Medicare regulations, employees in this classification are required to complete the “Medicare Enrollment Process for Physicians and Non-Physician Practitioners” through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, prior to their first day on the job. Active enrollment in Medicare is a condition of employment. Failure to attain or maintain active enrollment will result in termination.

3. Sex Offender Option Specialty Designation - At least one year of full-time experience providing offense specific treatment to sexual offenders, including experience in the administration and interpretation of risk assessment and protocols.

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of modern clinical psychology, including abnormal psychology, personality theory, research in psychopathology statistics, diagnostic interviewing and testing, organic dysfunction, and neuropsychological screening, psychotherapy, including brief therapy and behavior change, casework, systems theory, family therapy, community psychology and community mental health.

• Principles, methods, procedures and facilities used in multi-ethnic, Community-based approaches to mental health programs.


Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff.

• Determine the needs of individual situations in terms of diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, taking an effective course of action, and follow through with treatment plans.

• Speak and write effectively.

THE EXAMINATION STEPS: 1. Review of the applications and supplemental questionnaires to verify minimum qualifications. 2. The applications and Supplemental Questionnaires of those candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will be placed on the eligible list based on an evaluation of education, training, and experience. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this examination.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED SELECTION AND EXAMINATION PROCEDURES. 

The examination consists of: an on-going review of candidates’ applications and supplemental questionnaires to verify possession of minimum qualifications.  Those candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will be placed on the eligible list based on an evaluation of education, training, and experience. The eligible list resulting from this recruitment and selection process may be used to fill future vacancies which may arise within the next year for this and other County Departments; this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended.  This examination may be reopened as necessary and the names of additional candidates merged onto the existing list according to examination score.

 

APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME   

APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON-LINE

 

The Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified individuals with mental and physical disabilities, and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and Alameda County Resolution No. R-83-773.  To request an accommodation due to a disability during this or other phases of the selection process, please contact the Human Resource Services Department at (510) 272-6472 before the final filing deadline. Alameda County Human Resources Services will require documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a permanent disability pursuant to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's statute of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, as amended, and/or the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) Act. 

 

For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs  

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being.  These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Welfare Benefits

• Medical – HMO & PPO Insurance
• Dental – PPO & DHMO Insurance  
• Vision
• Basic Life Insurance 
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage) 
• County Allowance
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan – (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan

For your Work/Life Balance

• 11 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave**
• Group Auto/Home
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1^st United Services Credit Union 

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement.  This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.

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Sylvia Perez,  Human Resources Analyst

Human Resource Services, County of Alameda

510-208-9593