Clinical Psychology Intern

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this trainee class work under the close supervision of licensed psychologists in accordance with requirements as set forth by the State Board of Psychology. Incumbents are assigned to a program designed to provide a comprehensive and intensive overview of the methods processes and procedures for providing psychological services to an established client base in order to gain practical experience and learn psychological techniques in the field of clinical psychology. Clinical Psychology Intern is distinguished from Clinical Psychologist I in that the latter serves as a PostDoctoral staff psychologist under close supervision to provide the full range of psychological services relating to the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric and cooccurring disorders.

Learns the mission andfunctions of County institutions and their relationship to the community.

Learns the purpose methods and related functionsof the treatment program.

Attends seminarsinservice training classes and lectures to become familiar with various psychological and medical conditions andappropriate treatment services and functions.

Participates in staffdiscussions of the applications of psychological principles andtechniques and presents case histories.

Interviews incoming clientsreviews medicaland psychosocialhistories and preparesappropriate intake documentation.

Administersand participates in the interpretation of a range of psychological cognitive developmentalaptitude andvocationalinterest tests for purposes of diagnosis treatment and providing vocational counseling.

Participates in the development ofpsychological treatment plansanddevelops and maintainswritten clientcase histories integrating test interpretations.

Providessupervised psychological counseling and psychotherapy to clients.

Collects measurable outcomes data on clientsreceiving treatment.

correlative researchdoctoral dissertation.

May participate in researchrelated activities appropriate to the institution.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Current enrollment in a doctoral program in Clinical Psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out jobrelated essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
2 Light.

Special Requirement Information:
Candidates must provide proof of enrollment in a doctoral program in Clinical Psychology accredited by the American Psychology Association with your application at the time of filing.

Examination Content:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information weighted at 100. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70 or higher to be placed on the eligible register.

Special Information:
Past and present mental health clients and family members are encouraged to apply.

Vacancy Information:
The eligible register will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Mental Health as they occur.

Eligibility Information:
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be added to the eligible register andwill appear in the order of their score group for a period of at least twelve 12 months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve 12 months.

Application and Filing Information
All applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles EmploymentApplication online only. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of applications although resumes may be uploaded as attachments to the applications. This examination will remain open until the need of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

You MUST complete the filing process ONLINE (via electronic submission) ONLY.

Instructions for Filing:A standard County of Los Angeles Employment Applicationfor this examination must be completed online and submitted electronically. Applications electronically received after 5:00 pm PST on the last day of filing will not be accepted.

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THEIR JOB APPLICATIONS AND UPLOAD REQUIRED OR ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS ( transcripts license) AS ATTACHMENT(S) AT THE TIME OF FILING.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Prime Variance Reports (PVRs) also known as Master Time Records are not accepted or required as part of the application process; this includes the selection interview and the backgroundcheck.

Additional documents may be sent by email to please include exam number and exam title in the subject line.

The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Please be sure your application indicates complete information including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position. For each job held give the name and addresses of your employer your job title beginning and ending dates description of work performed total number of hours worked (full or parttime) and salary earned. Resumes showing training and experience may be attached to the Los Angeles County Application. All information and records are subject to verification.

Falsification of records can result in disqualification from the examination or termination of employment.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE
All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (. will result in an automatic rejection of your application.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD
All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.

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Employment Information

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Equal Employment Opportunity/NonDiscrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to nondiscrimination 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: Accommodations for Applicants:
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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.

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Revised January 2025