Clinical Psychologist - Citywide CCT 2574
Clinical Psychologist - Citywide CCT 2574
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Job Description
Under general supervision conducts professional-level work in clinical psychology; carries out psychodiagnostic examinations and psychotherapy of persons with emotional disturbance mental illness substance use disorders and developmentally delayed children and adults; prepares psychological reports; provides psychological consultation services and participates in psychological research.
The 2574 Clinical Psychologist performs essential functions that include:
- Provides direct clinical services within the scope of clinical psychologist including (but not limited to) conducting clinical evaluations of children and adults providing individual and group psychotherapy and counseling to children and adults; preparing clinical psychological reports presenting diagnostic findings interview findings assessments recommendations for the treatment and rehabilitation of children and adults treatment delivery client progress and outcome.
- Selects administers scores and interprets appropriate psychological tests of intelligence personality aptitude achievement interest and other specialized areas and conducts diagnostic clinical interviews with children and adults suffering from emotional disturbance mental illness substance use disorders and developmentally delayed children and adults to assess their conditions and assist them in achieving their recovery goals; participates in psychological research
- Reviews and evaluates social agency school and court records; obtains and assesses psychological data and case material; consults with social workers public health nurses teachers probation officers judges physicians rehabilitative staff and other professionals in individual and group conferences regarding cases under diagnosis and treatment
- Provides education consultation and information to community groups on child and adult adjustment challenges mental illness substance use disorders culturally relevant services and other topics
- Supervises psychology interns and subordinate clinical staff; conducts staff training programs both with the clinic or unit and for line agency personnel
- Participates in the planning development and execution of psychology training internships and postdoctoral traineeships under supervision of a supervising psychologist or appropriate professional
Qualifications :
Required Before Applying
Minimum Qualification
Possession of a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology as defined in Chapter 6.6 of the Business and Professions Code; Psychologist Licensing Law Sections 2900-. *
* Applicants possessing a valid license as a Psychologist issued from another state within the United States of America may apply but if selected the candidate will NOT be appointed/hired until they obtain a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology. For details visit: Out-of-State Application for Licensure as a Psychologist - California Board of Psychology
- Some positions may require applicants to meet additional requirements that may differ from the standard minimum qualifications associated with this classification e.g.
- Six (6) months of post-graduate level psychological testing and reporting experience
- Twelve (12) months of clinical experience with children
- Some positions may require bilingual fluency in a variety of languages depending upon the departments bilingual needs (e.g. Cantonese Spanish etc.). Only those eligible candidates who pass the bilingual proficiency test will be considered for bilingual positions. Applicants must indicate on the application form the language(s) in which they claim proficiency.
Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.
Additional Information :
SELECTION PROCEDURES
Training and Experience Examination: (Weight 100%)
The Training and Experience Examination that is linked in this job ad is a required part of the application. It measures knowledge skills and/or abilities in job-related areas e.g.
- Knowledge of principles of clinical psychology psychometry and personality
- Knowledge of psychotherapeutic methods applicable to children and adults with emotional disturbance mental illness and substance use disorders
- Knowledge of performance improvement including statistical and research methodology
- Ability to effectively carry out evidence-based practices standardized methods procedures and techniques of clinical psychology including diagnosis prevention and treatment of psychological distress mental disorders and substance use disorders of individuals and groups children and adults
- Ability to prepare professional case reports of findings and recommendations and clinical documentation
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams community service providers outside agencies and stakeholders and to provide trauma-informed culturally sensitive services.
Once submitted applicant responses on the exam cannot be changed. Applicants who achieve a passing score will be placed on the eligible list/score report in rank order according to their final score.
Certification
The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be theRule of List.
Eligible List/Score Report:
Once you pass the exam you will be placed on an eligible list and given a score and a rank. For more information visit names will remain on the list for a maximum period of 12 months. Candidates that are not selected and expire off the list may re-apply.
How to apply:
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit and begin the application process.
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Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment therefore it is their responsibility to contact the Analyst if they update their email address.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement including requirements time periods and other particulars except when superseded by federal state or local laws rules or regulations. Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources 1 S Van Ness Avenue 4th Floor San Francisco CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements applications and examination policies including applicant appeal rights can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
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- Conviction History
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- Equal Employment Opportunity
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- Reasonable Accommodation
- Right to Work
- Copies of Application Documents
- Diversity Statement
- Veterans Preference
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process please contact the exam analyst Hanz Pagao (she/her/hers) at or .
We may use text messaging to communicate with you if you include a mobile number in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
