Clinical Psychologist (2574) - Citywide (H00048)

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.u00a0 + Application Deadlineu2013 Continuous + Compensation:u00a0$130,962 - $159,094 annually ( + Appointment Type:u00a0Permanent Civil Service ( + Recruitment ID: CCT-2574-H00048 San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by ouru00a0City'su00a0commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees playu00a0an important roleu00a0not only in making ouru00a0Cityu00a0what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.u00a0 The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions - the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration. The San Francisco Health Network is the Cityu2019s only complete system of care and has locations throughout theu00a0City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Servicesu00a0operatesu00a0in conjunction with SFHN andu00a0providesu00a0a range of mental health and substance use treatment services.u00a0 u00a0 1. u2705Startu00a0with theu00a0Requiredu00a0Exam:u00a0 2. Then,submit anonline application. u00a0 Under general supervision, conducts professional-level work in clinical psychology; carries out psychodiagnostic examinations and psychotherapy ofu00a0persons with emotional disturbance, mental illness, substance use disorders and developmentally delayed children and adults; prepares psychological reports; provides psychological consultation services and participates in psychological research.u00a0 The 2574 Clinical Psychologist performs essential functions that include: + Provides direct clinical services within the scope of clinical psychologist, including (but not limited to) conducting clinical evaluations of children and adults, providing individual and group psychotherapy and counseling to children and adults; preparing clinical psychological reports presenting diagnostic findings, interview findings, assessments recommendations for the treatment and rehabilitation of children and adults, treatment delivery, client progress and outcome. + Selects, administers, scores, and interprets appropriate psychological tests of intelligence, personality, aptitude, achievement, interest and other specialized areas and conducts diagnostic clinical interviews with children and adults suffering from emotional disturbance, mental illness, substance use disorders, and developmentally delayed children and adults to assess their conditions and assist them in achieving their recovery goals; participates in psychological research + Reviews and evaluates social agency, school, and court records; obtains and assesses psychological data and case material; consults with social workers, public health nurses, teachers, probation officers, judges, physicians, rehabilitative staff, and other professionals in individual and group conferences regarding cases under diagnosis and treatment + Provides education, consultation, and information to community groups on child and adult adjustment challenges, mental illness, substance use disorders, culturally relevant services, and other topics + Supervises psychology interns and subordinate clinical staff; conducts staff training programs both with the clinic or unit and for line agency personnel + Participates in the planning, development and execution of psychology training internships, and postdoctoral traineeships under supervision of a supervising psychologist or appropriate professional. + The 2574 Clinical Psychologist may perform other duties as assigned/required. u26a0ufe0fRequired Before Applyingu26a0ufe0f Possession of a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology as defined in Chapter 6.6 of the Business and Professions Code; Psychologist Licensing Law, Sections 2900-2903, 2914. Applicants possessing a valid license as a Psychologist issued from another state within the United States of America may apply, but if selected, the candidate will NOT be appointed/hired until they obtain a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology. For details, visit: Out-of-State Application for Licensure as a Psychologist - California Board of Psychology ( + Some positions may require applicants to meet additional requirements thatu00a0may differ from the standard minimum qualifications associated with this classification, e.g., + Six (6) months of post-graduate level psychological testing and reporting experience + Twelve (12) months of clinical experience with children + Some positions may require bilingual fluency in a variety of languages, depending upon the department's bilingual needs (e.g., Cantonese, Spanish, etc.). Only those eligible candidates who pass the bilingual proficiency test will be considered for bilingual positions. Applicants must indicate on the application form the language(s) in which they claim proficiency. Verification of Education and Experience:u00a0 Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Reviewu00a0SF Careers Employment Applications (Applications and Minimum Qualifications) u00a0for considerations taken when reviewing applications.u00a0 Applicants mayu00a0be requiredu00a0tou00a0submitu00a0verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.u00a0If education or experience verification isu00a0required, information on how to verify education and experience requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found atu00a0 Note:u00a0Falsifying oneu2019s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.u00a0 After application submission, candidatesu00a0deemedu00a0qualified must complete allu00a0subsequentu00a0steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following.u00a0 Training and Experience Examination: (Weight 100%) Theu00a0Training and Experience Examination (u00a0that is linked in this job ad is a required part of the application. It measures knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in job-related areas, e.g.,u00a0 + Knowledge of principles of clinical psychology, psychometry, and personality + Knowledge of psychotherapeutic methods applicable to children and adults with emotional disturbance, mental illness, and substance use disorders + Knowledge of performance improvement,u00a0including statistical and research methodology + Ability to effectively carry out evidence-based practices, standardized methods, procedures,u00a0and techniques of clinical psychology, including diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of psychological distress, mental disorders, and substance use disorders of individuals and groups, children, and adults + Ability to prepare professional case reports of findings and recommendations, and clinical documentation + Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, community service providers, outside agencies, and stakeholders, and to provide trauma-informed, culturally sensitive services. Candidates must achieve a passing score on the T&E examu00a0in order tou00a0continue in the selection process and will be placed on the confidential eligible list in rank order according to their final score.u00a0 Additionalu00a0selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.u00a0 Certification The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be theRule of List. Eligible List/Score Report:u00a0 A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will beu00a0established, so applicants can view the ranks, finalu00a0scoresu00a0and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, uponu00a0request, onceu00a0the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referralsu00a0resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g.,u00a0as a result ofu00a0appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.u00a0 Candidate names will remain on the list for a maximum period ofu00a012 months. Candidates that are not selected and expire off the list may re-apply. Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:u00a0 Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, timeu00a0periodsu00a0and other particulars, except when superseded by federal,u00a0stateu00a0or local laws,u00a0rulesu00a0or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website atu00a0 The terms of this announcement may beu00a0appealedu00a0under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must beu00a0submittedu00a0in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements,u00a0applicationsu00a0and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website atu00a0 Additionalu00a0informationu00a0regardingu00a0Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:u00a0u00a0 + Information About the Hiring Process ( + Conviction History + Employee Benefits Overviewu00a0 (u00a0 + Equal Employment Opportunity ( + Disaster Service Worker + ADA Accommodation ( + Veterans Preference + Right to Work (to Work) + Copies of Application Documents + Diversity Statement (more-,Diversity Statement,-The City and) Where to Applyu00a0 All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must beu00a0submittedu00a0through our online portal. Please visitu00a0begin your application process.u00a0u00a0 Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment. Please consider using a personal email address that you check regularly rather than a work or school account.u00a0 Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor and at theu00a0City Career Center at City Hall (, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 110.u00a0 Ensure your application information isu00a0accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address, not a shared or work email, to avoid unfixable issues.u00a0 Applicants will receive a confirmation email fromu00a0that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants shouldu00a0retainu00a0this confirmation email for their records.u00a0Failure to receive this email means that the online application was notu00a0submittedu00a0or received.u00a0u00a0 Your application will be active for the duration of the eligible periodu00a0listedu00a0above. You do not need to reapply during this period.u00a0 If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst,u00a0Hanz Pagao (she/her/hers) atu00a0oru00a0(628) 271-6839. We may use text messaging to communicate with you if you include a mobile number in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging. The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Created: 2026-01-29