CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST II
The County of Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA
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CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST II Print ( Apply ufeff CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST II Salary $112,272.00 - $143,306.16 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number JC8697A-EA Department JUSTICE, CARE & OPPORTUNITIES DEPARTMENT Opening Date 05/07/2026 Closing Date 5/28/2026 5:00 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information REBULLETIN INFORMATION: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD AND UPDATE POSTING LANGUAGE AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED MAY SUBMIT NEW APPLICATIONS. Exam Number JC8697A-EA Type of Recruitment Open Competitive - Emergency Application will be accepted from Friday, May 8, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (PT.) The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness ( , and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. The Department of Justice Care and Opportunities is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Clinical Psychologist II vacancy related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Clinical Psychologist II. Essential Job Functions Initiates and carries out psychological research studies and provides rationale to implement departmental or service programs; collaborates on multidisciplinary projects. As a member of a professional, multidisciplinary team, plans treatment programs and disposition of cases, including identifying treatment outcomes. Performs direct service activities including diagnostic evaluation, structured clinical interviewing, and individual, group, and family therapy. Generates reports of diagnostic and psychological findings and/or treatment recommendations. Provides testimony before courts of law on results of psychological evaluations. Intervenes with clients to enhance their ability to fully participate in treatment, including defining treatment goals and designing intervention strategies that support recovery and resiliency. Obtains and studies medical, psychological, social, and family histories by interviewing individuals, couples, or families and reviewing relevant records. Provides consultation to other medical providers in the management of psychological and behavioral aspects of medical conditions. Provides technical guidance and instruction to interns and license-waivered psychologists. Selects, administers, and interprets a wide variety of psychological testing instruments in connection with the diagnosis and evaluation of clients with psychiatric and co-occurring disorders. Evaluates client response to treatment, modifies treatment strategies, and includes the client as part of the decision-making process. Utilizes a variety of treatment modalities such as psychotherapy, behavior modification, and various evidence-based or promising practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy. Participates in an advisory capacity in the screening of new professional personnel in psychology, including trainees or psychology interns. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: To be considered for this position, youonly need to possess a Doctorate from an accredited college or university inone of the following, at this time: + Psychology + Educational Psychology + Education with the field specialization in Counseling Psychology + Other discipline deemed equivalent by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology Please attach a copy of your degree to your application or provide it to within seven (7) calendar days of submitting your application. At the time of hire, you will need to meet the following additional qualification and will need to provide the hiring team supporting documentation: + Psychologist license issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. PHYSICAL CLASS II: Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: + Experience in clinical setting or hospital setting. + Experience with quality assurance work and utilization of quality assurance techniques and strategies. + Experience participating in or facilitating multidisciplinary case conferences. + Experience providing or participating in Case Consultations. + Experience in utilization of quality improvement techniques and strategies. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: In order to receive credit for a degree, you MUST attach a legible copy of your
Created: 2026-05-11