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Description Under general direction, provides psychological services to groups and individuals and provides advice and consultation to staff members. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS and PAYROLL TITLES: Staff Psychologist ($3,828.65 - $4,964.31 biweekly) - is the entry level classification in this job series. Incumbents have a doctoral degree, are approved by the State of California for licensure as a psychologist, but do not yet have a psychology license

They must perform their duties under the direction of a licensed Senior Psychologist and require supervision under the current rules and regulations of the California psychologist licensing body and Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). The Staff Psychologist must be eligible for promotion to Senior Psychologist prior to their waiver expiring and as such must be able to obtain privileges through the Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) Department of Psychology, Medical Staff Office. Senior Psychologist ($4,111.69 - $5,360.12 biweekly) - is the licensed professional level classification in this job series

Incumbents independently perform psychological duties within the scope of practice as determined by their training, license, and VCMC medical staff privileges. Lead Psychologist ($4,638.56 - $6,030.13 biweekly) - differs from the Staff and Senior Psychologists in that it is the lead level classification in this job series. Incumbents are responsible for leading, instructing, and providing clinical supervision over the assessments, diagnoses, and therapeutic treatments provided by Staff and Senior Psychologists

WHAT WE OFFER The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. In addition to the annual salary an employee within these positions may also be eligible for the following: Bilingual Incentive - Incumbents may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational needs and certification of skill. Educational Incentive - Incumbents may also be eligible for an educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, or 5% for completion of a graduate degree for educational attainments not specifically required by the position

Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. Health Plans - Full-time employees are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans. Flexible Spending Accounts - Choice of participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase spending power through reimbursement of pre-tax dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.

Pension Plan - Both the County and employees contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If eligible, reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems, such as PERS. Holidays - 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Health Care Agency - Behavioral Health Staff/Senior/Lead Psychologist are represented by the Service Employee International Union (SEIU) and are not eligible for overtime compensation.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help. There are currently four (4) Regular vacancies. NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level without further exam upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OPENING DATE: August 28, 2025 CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Staff Psychologist: Provides those psychological services privileged by Ventura County Medical Center Psychology Department to individuals and groups as a member of an outpatient, day treatment or inpatient team. Psychological privileges may include, but are not limited to, clinical assessment, consultation, forensic evaluation, psychotherapy, psychological testing, research, and neuro-psychology services; Evaluates patient needs; plan and develop treatment programs; Serves as consultant to other team members; Trains and advises social workers, nurses, probation officers and teachers on psychological problems and behavior therapy; Select and administers psychological tests, interprets the results, and provides written assessments based on findings; Provides consultation and guidance on treatment based on psychological testing; Participates in team meetings; Documents work effort, both assessments/reports and progress notes/case records; Provides advice and consultation for community groups and other agencies; and Performs other related duties as assigned.

Senior Psychologist: Reviews referrals, assigns testing assignments and monitor workflow of Testing Psychologists; Consults with Clinic Administrators and Behavioral Health Managers regarding needs for psychological services within the region(s) and programs assigned; and coordinates resources to meet needs; Conducts audits of written reports of Staff/Senior Psychologist(s) as needed; Approves selection and orders of County wide testing assessments, protocols and materials; Attends current trainings to stay informed of current best practices, updated assessments and protocols in order to provide supervision and guidance to Staff/Senior Psychologist(s); Provides back-up support to Staff Psychologists with caseload management; Provides input for performance appraisals annually and as needed; Assists with interviewing, hiring and training of psychologist(s); Ensures adherence to Board of Psychology supervision requirements for all unlicensed staff; and Performs other related duties as required. Lead Psychologist Conducts diagnostic clinical interviews with clients to assess their strengths and challenges; and interviews relatives and other collateral contacts to obtain psychologically relevant history and background data; Provides psychological services including clinical assessment, consultation, forensic evaluation, psychotherapy, psychological testing, research, and neuro-psychology, privileged by Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) Psychology Department, to individuals and groups as a member of an outpatient, day treatment, or inpatient team; Selects, administers, scores, and interprets a wide variety of objective and projective test instruments including intelligence, personality, aptitude, and achievement tests for the purpose of diagnosis and informing treatment options for clients; Prepares comprehensive psychological reports and other documentation which present interview findings, testing results, diagnostic impressions, and recommendations for treatment; and communicates findings as appropriate; Trains and advises social workers, nurses, probation officers, teachers, and other professionals on psychological problems and behavior therapy; and provides advice and consultation for community groups and other agencies; Participates in the County Mental Health Program system needs assessment and program development; and assists with long-range program planning to integrate design and function of the unit with other components of the Behavioral Health Department; Researches and makes recommendations regarding best practices, evidence-based practices, and outcome measures in assigned program areas; and prepares administrative reports and recommendations regarding assigned program activities and objectives; Provides clinical supervision to treatment team members, including review and approval of the assessment, diagnosis, therapeutic treatment, and rehabilitative plans; reviews clinical charts and cases to ensure effectiveness of treatment plans; and oversees case discussions and reviews; Provides clinical supervision over psychological testing programs; and approves selection and orders of testing assessments, protocols, and materials; Provides guidance to staff on department philosophy, clinical methodology and practices, program goals and objectives, and department policies and procedures through casework meetings and work review; and assists and participates in the development of department-wide policies and procedures; Ensures that clinical staff members are informed of and in compliance with the department's policies and procedures for delivering clinical services; Monitors the workflow of Psychologists; consult with Clinic Administrators and Behavioral Health Managers regarding needs for psychological services within the regions and programs assigned; coordinates resources to meet needs; and provides back-up support to Psychologists with caseload management; May assist with activities of the Quality Assurance/Quality Management Department; designs, recommends, and develops instruments and methods for monitoring quality; and selects criteria for data collection to be used to audit and evaluate contract agencies; May be required to conduct audits of written reports by Staff/Senior Psychologists as needed; May assist with interviewing, hiring, and training of psychologists; provide input for performance appraisals; and ensure adherence to Board of Psychology supervision requirements for all unlicensed staff; and Performs other related duties as required. Typical Qualifications These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE Staff Psychologist Possession of a PhD or PsyD degree from an American Psychological Association (APA) approved program with specialization in clinical, child clinical, counseling, or education psychology. After review of the curriculum and at the discretion of the Director Behavioral Health, other areas of specialization may be considered as qualifying Completion of a university approved internship in clinical psychology equivalent to one full year of supervised training of at least 1800 hours (the internship must be in addition to practical work associated with specific academic courses). In lieu of the completion of an APA approved program, membership in the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology will suffice.

Senior Psychologist In addition to the requirements for Staff Psychologist, the Senior Psychologist also requires: Two (2) years of postdoctoral, post-internship experience involving assessment and treatment and either training, research, consultation or program planning in mental health services, law enforcement or corrections Lead Psychologist In addition to the requirements for Staff Psychologist, the Lead Psychologist also requires: Four (4) years of postdoctoral, post-internship experience involving assessment and treatment, and either training, research, consultation, or program planning in mental health services, law enforcement, or corrections NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS All Must possess a current, valid California Class C driver license by the first day of employment and maintain it thereafter Staff Psychologist: Staff assignments in the Behavioral Health Department require eligibility for promotion to Senior Psychologist and as such must be able to obtain medical privileges through the Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) Department of Psychiatry, Medical Staff Office. Applicants must meet the requirements for the Professional Licensure Waiver (PLW) as outlined in BHIN 24-033. At the time of hire, applicants acquiring a professional license (in-state or out-of-state) must complete and submit the PLW DHCS Form 1739.

This waiver must be obtained and approved by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) before practicing in an unlicensed capacity. In-state applicants must become a licensed psychologist within five (5) years from the date the PLW waiver is obtained. This five (5) year term may not be backdated, postponed, paused, deferred, or extended for any reason.

Applicants from outside California whose experience is sufficient can receive an out-of-state PLW to gain admission to a licensing examination; however, they must possess and maintain a California license to practice as a licensed psychologist, granted by the California Board of Psychology, within one (1) year from the date of hire (as per CA Health & Safety Code 1277). Senior/Lead Psychologist Possession and maintenance of a current California license to practice as a psychologist as granted by the California Board of Psychology. Staff assignments in the Behavioral Health Department require eligibility for VCMC medical staff privileges through the Department of Psychology.

DESIRED Bilingual in English and Spanish KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES Staff/Senior Psychologist Thorough knowledge of: theories and research in personality, intellectual growth and development, human motivation, and disordered behavior; techniques of behavior modification; administration and interpretation of psychological tests and measurements; functions of psychology in various mental health services; current trends in the field of mental health. Thorough ability to: assess behavior; identify normal and abnormal behavior tendencies; modify problems, attitudes and behavior; conduct research; evaluate psychological data; teach and participate in professional training; serve as a consultant; establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, staff, and community groups; prepare reports; speak and write effectively. Lead Psychologist Comprehensive knowledge of: principles and techniques of leadership, clinical supervision, and training; theories and research in personality, intellectual growth and development, human motivation, and disordered behavior; techniques of behavior modification; administration and interpretation of psychological tests and measurements; psychometric and statistical theories and methodologies; functions of psychology in various mental health services; current trends in the field of mental health; and federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing mental health services and patients' rights.

Comprehensive ability to: interpret, explain, and apply applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; plan, organize, and prioritize the work of self and others; evaluate clinical performance of staff and provide constructive feedback; assess behavior and identify normal and abnormal behavior tendencies; modify problems, attitudes, and behavior; conduct research; select, administer, and score various psychological assessments; design appropriate treatment interventions, evaluate resu...