City and County of San Francisco

Under general direction, plans, organizes, directs, and assumes responsibility for the clinical psychology service of a clinic, hospital, rehabilitation center, or other unit; assigns, maintains standards for, and supervises the work of clinical psychologists in the psychological assessment and treatment of emotionally disturbed, mentally ill, chemically dependent, developmentally delayed children and adults and in the preparation of psychological reports; designs and conducts psychological research; conducts psychological examinations and psychotherapy of difficult cases; when assigned as supervising neuropsychologist, assumes responsibility for the neuropsychology and/or clinical psychology service of a facility, coordinates, directs, and conducts evaluations, treatment planning, and consultations concerning children and adults with neurologic impairment; supervises neuropsychologists and/or clinical psychologists; and performs related duties as required.

The 2576 Supervising Clinical Psychologist is distinguished from the journey-level 2574 Clinical Psychologist in that positions at the supervising clinical psychologist level supervise the development and implementation of clinical psychology and/or neuropsychology programs and supervise the work of clinical psychologists and subordinate staff. It is distinguished from the research psychologist in that research psychologists plan, direct and coordinate psychological research programs and do not have clinical responsibility for patients.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

I. Plans, directs and supervises psychological services in a clinic or institution; collaborates with staff in carrying out administrative functions of the unit in directing the flow of work, maintenance of records, collection of statistical data for routine evaluative and research purposes, and coordination of psychological services.

2. Supervises clinical psychologists and psychology interns; conducts staff training programs both within the clinic or unit and for line agency personnel; confers with psychiatrists and other professional staff members regarding cases under diagnosis and treatment; conducts psychological research.

3. Reviews and evaluates social agency, school and court records; secures and assesses psychological, psychiatric, and/or neuropsychological data and case material; consults with social workers, public health nurses, teachers, probation officers, judges, physicians, rehabilitative staff and other professionals in both individual and group conferences.

4. Selects, administers, scores and interprets appropriate psychological tests of intelligence, personality, aptitude, achievement, interest and other specialized areas and conducts diagnostic clinical interviews; conducts both individual and group psychotherapy with difficult cases; prepares psychological and/or neuropsychological reports, presenting clinical evaluations, diagnostic test findings, and recommendations for the treatment and rehabilitation of patients.

5. Participates in community programs, serves on committees and advises on topics relating to the activities of the clinic or unit including culturally relevant clinical approaches.

6. When assigned as a supervising neuropsychologist, initiates, plans, and directs neuropsychological services; supervises neuropsychologists and/or clinical psychologists in matters within the scope of their clinical practice and experience; performs the more difficult neuropsychological evaluations; designs and implements behavioral strategies for neurologically impaired individuals; may direct predoctoral and postdoctoral training programs in neuropsychology

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Requires thorough knowledge of: the principles and practices of clinical psychology and psychometry, personality and interpersonal relation dynamics, child and adult psychology; psychotherapeutic methods applicable to emotionally disturbed, mentally ill and chemically dependent children and adults; statistical procedures and research design and methodology; principles of supervision, consultation and collaboration; and program development. When assigned as a supervising neuropsychologist: requires thorough knowledge of the principles of neuropsychological, therapeutic, and rehabilitative methods applicable to neurologically impaired individuals, family members and caregivers.

Ability to: supervise subordinates and programs; diagnose, prevent and treat the more complex psychological problems and mental disorders of individuals and groups; prepare professional case reports, findings and recommendations; design and manage training programs; provide culturally sensitive services. When assigned as supervising neuropsychologist: ability to plan, organize and direct the neuropsychology and/or clinical psychology service of a facility; consult with a multidisciplinary team regarding neuropsychological issues

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Possession of a valid Psychologist license issued by the California Board of Psychology as defined in Chapter 6.6 of the Business and Professions Code, Psychology Licensing Law, Sections 2900-2903, 2914. AND

Three (3) Years of experience as a practicing Clinical Psychologist

Possession of a valid license as a psychologist issued by the Board of Psychology of the Medical Board of California.

ORIGINATION DATE:  
AMENDED DATE:   8/16/93, 4/22/14

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