Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters
Location
Sacramento County, CA | United States
Job description
The Psychologist (Health Facility-Clinical) (Psychologist) serves as a subject matter expert (SME) regarding evaluations for limited conservatorship cases by providing clinical review of submitted materials. The Psychologist provides clinical consultation and review of conservatorship nomination packets; reviews Special Incident Reports and Individual Program Plans; drafts status reports and other clinical reports; and provides technical assistance and consultation to regional center (RC) staff. The Psychologist collaborates with DDS Conservatorship Liaisons, Office of Legal Affairs (OLA), and the Office of the Director (Director), while working alongside members of the team including the Community Liaison and Community Program Specialist. The Psychologist provides communication and updates to the Director, Community Services Division (CSD), Office of Statewide Clinical Services (OSCS), and RC staff on conservatorship nominations, conservatees and relevant information.
This position is eligible to participate in DDS’ hybrid telework schedule. Participation in telework is subject to DDS’ guidelines.
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The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the question below or submit an SOQ may not be considered.
If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ’s or you may NOT be considered for the position. Note: All foreign transcripts MUST be accompanied by a third party academic credential evaluation.
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Knowledge of: Principles, techniques, and trends in psychology with particular reference to social aspects of mental illness and intellectual/developmental disabilities; protocols and tools for clinical evaluation and program evaluation; procedures involved in establishing effective teams/positive group dynamics and community relationships; assessing program needs and resources; institutional and social processes; functions of psychologists in various mental health services; current trends in the field of mental health and intellectual/developmental disabilities; approaches to the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of mental illness and intellectual/developmental disabilities; preparation and planning for coordinated programs with local and State agencies, private agencies, and health care providers.
Ability to: Provide professional consultation. Teach and participate in professional training. Recognize situations requiring the creative application of technical skills; develop and evaluate creative approaches to the development and direction of a psychology program. Plan, organize, and conduct research, data analysis and program evaluation. Conduct difficult assessment and psychological treatment procedures. Analyze situations accurately and take effective action and communicate effectively. Problem solve, work collaboratively with Department staff, clinicians, and other professionals, communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Work collaboratively with other divisions within the Department and external stakeholders.
As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.
Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.The first cut-off date for this job posting is 08/16/2023.
Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.
Eligibility Information
In order to have list eligibility, you MUST take and pass an exam/assessment within the past 12-months and have received a letter informing you of your list eligibility. Your eligibility is located in your CalCareer account under the “eligibility” tab.
You may find the exam for this classification on the Exams/Assessment tab or at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS” ABOVE FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
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