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Position/Program Information CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST II (NON-COMPETITIVE) WHEN TO APPLY: We will be accepting online applications starting Tuesday June 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM (PT) - Continuous. This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: b8697N WHO MAY APPLY: We welcome applications from everyone Why work for us.

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Essential Job Functions 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; or in connection with a centralized County-wide program that provides fitness-for-duty assessments to County employees, applicants, or candidates for County employment. Generates reports of diagnostic and psychological findings and/or treatment recommendations. Performs direct service activities including diagnostic evaluation, structured clinical interviewing, and individual, group, and family therapy.

Utilizes a variety of treatment modalities such as psychotherapy, behavior modification, and various evidence-based or promising practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy. 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. Evaluates client response to treatment, modifies treatment strategies, and includes the client as part of the decision-making process.

As a member of a professional, multidisciplinary team, plans treatment programs and disposition of cases, including identifying treatment outcomes. Obtains and studies medical, psychological, social, and family histories by interviewing individuals, couples, or families and reviewing relevant records. Provides technical guidance and instruction to interns and license-waivered psychologists.

Provides consultation to other medical providers in the management of psychological and behavioral aspects of medical conditions. Participates in professional staff conferences concerning psychological assessment methods, techniques, and results. Participates in an advisory capacity in the screening of new professional personnel in psychology, including trainees or psychology interns.

Provides testimony before courts of law on results of psychological evaluations. Initiates and carries out psychological research studies and provides rationale to implement departmental or service programs; collaborates on multidisciplinary projects. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: A Doctorate from an accredited college or university in psychology, educational psychology, education with the field of specialization in counseling psychology, or in a discipline deemed equivalent by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology.

LICENSE: A license to practice as a psychologist issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology. Special information: To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English.

If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database

For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf" We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. NOTE: if you are unable to attach the required documents with your application online, you may e-mail them to Exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from application submission

In the "Subject" of the e-mail please type the Exam Number and Exam Title. Physical class: 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.

Additional Information Examination Content: This is a non-competitive examination: This opportunity is considered non-competitive, meaning you will only need to meet the requirements. If you do, we will put you on a list with everyone who qualifies and use this list to fill vacancies as they occur. Eligibility and Vacancy Information: The names of qualifying candidates will be added to the Eligible Register for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. Applicants will be placed on a list of eligible candidates without indication of relative standing in the examination. The appointing power may appoint any one of the names on the appropriate list, except a person without Veterans credit may not be appointed if there are three or more names on the list of persons entitled to Veteran's credit.

Additional Information: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, holidays or weekends. Past and present mental health clients and family members are encouraged to apply. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: We only accept applications filed online.

Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting

This website can also be used to get application status updates. Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements.

Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification. We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox

It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts

This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying. For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record. Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States.

The Department of Mental Health is committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Department Contact Name: Anthony Estrada Department Contact Phone: (323) 705-3862 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting. Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement: The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law.

For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/. Testing Accommodations for Applicants: The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting

Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/. Fair Chance: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer

Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952). Employment Eligibility: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S

citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Career PathFinder: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov

Veteran's Credit: Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions. For more information on veteran's credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf Revised September 2025