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The County of Los Angeles SUPERVISING PSYCHOLOGIST in Los Angeles, California
SUPERVISING PSYCHOLOGIST
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SUPERVISING PSYCHOLOGIST
Salary
$117,356.88 - $149,798.16 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
b8712D
Department
MENTAL HEALTH
Opening Date
07/30/2015
Description
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Position/Program Information
DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
EXAM NUMBER: b8712D
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
FILING START DATE: 07/31/2015
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO UPDATE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
DEFINITION:
Supervises professional and para-professional staff assigned to a mental health clinic or program.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class typically work under the general direction of a clinical program manager and serve as first-line supervisors of one or more functional work units in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of specialized mental health services for a client population within an assigned program or geographic area. Incumbents maintain quality of services through effective staff performance and adherence to program and workload standards. Supervising Psychologist is distinguished from a clinical program manager in that the latter has responsibility for the operations of a clinic or comprehensive mental health services program.
Knowledge of:
Principles and techniques of leadership, supervision, and training; serious mental illness and serious emotional disturbance; principles and theories of developmental, personality, and social psychology; theory and practice of individual and group psychotherapy; crisis- and psychiatric-intervention techniques; applicable legal and ethical professional standards; Federal, State, and local laws governing mental health services and patients' rights; principles of psychopharmacology and psychobiology; psychometric and statistical theories and methodologies; psychological research methods and experimental design.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, and direct the work of subordinate staff; provide effective leadership and consultation to staff in casework and treatment methods and in professional development; establish positive and therapeutic relations with clients; conduct crisis intervention and make appropriate referrals; select, administer, and score various psychological assessments; design appropriate treatment interventions, evaluate results, and make modifications as needed; communicate effectively orally and in writing, including program and workload goals and objectives; organize and interpret data pertinent to program planning and caseload management; evaluate program effectiveness; apply rules of logic when synthesizing information, analyzing problems, and recommending and adopting an effective course of action; understand and interpret procedures, regulations, and legal implications of casework and treatment services; establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, management, and representatives of community-based organizations.
Essential Job Functions
Plans, assigns, directs, supervises, and coordinates the work of multidisciplinary professional staff providing mental health treatment services, social and rehabilitation services, and consultation and education services to clients, public and private agencies, and the community.
Provides guidance to subordinate staff on department philosophy, clinical methodology and practices, program goals and objectives, and policies and procedures through casework meetings and work review; assists and participates in the development, coordination, and implementation of in-service training and staff development programs.
Evaluates the overall activities of the work unit including methods and techniques for effectiveness and consistency with program and services goals and objectives; recommends and implements changes in program, policies, and procedures.
Works with public, private, and other community organizations providing health or human services such as rehabilitation and housing to mentally and emotionally disturbed individuals, in order to gain and ensure cooperation in achieving program goals and objectives; participates in mental health conferences.
Assists the clinical program manager in the design and development of programs and effective strategies that demonstrate positive outcomes for various populations, including those that have been historically underserved or inappropriately served as a result of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, and other factors.
Leads in the selection of new professional personnel in psychology, including trainees and psychology interns.
Supervises psychological testing programs and evaluative research relevant to the functions of the mental health program or clinic.
Functions independently in providing mental health consultation and education, individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and other psychological services.
May participate in the supervision and routine operations of a program or clinic.
May provide testimony before courts of law regarding results of psychological evaluations, as appropriate.
May intervene with clients to enhance their ability to fully participate in treatment, including defining treatment goals and designing intervention strategies that support recovery and resiliency.
May participate in regional or countywide needs assessment, prevention and early intervention, and program planning, development, and evaluation activities.
May serve as mentor to psychologist trainees or psychology interns.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
A doctorate degree from an accredited university with specialization in 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 - AND - Two years of licensed experience in the application of psychological techniques in a mental health setting.
LICENSE:
A License to practice as a Psychologist issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
2 - Light.
Special Requirement Information:In order to qualify, you must include a photocopy of the diploma, a copy of your official transcripts, indicating field of study, or certificate with your application at the time of filing.
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE INFORMATION: Please ensure the certification/License Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s) and/or certificate(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for each license/certificate as specified in the Minimum Requirements. Please attach a photocopy of the required certificate/license to your application at the time of filing. Applications submitted without the required evidence of certification/license may be rejected as incomplete.
COMMENTS:
Title changed effective June 12, 2012 FROM: Senior Community Mental Health Psychologist TO: Supervising Psychologist.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION INFORMATION: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible register.
Special Information:
All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, holidays or weekends.
Past and present metal health clients and family members are encouraged to apply.
Vacancy Information: The resulting 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 in this examination will be placed on the eligible register and, unless appointed, will appear in the order of their scoring 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 Employment Application 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.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Instructions for Filing: A standard County of Los Angeles Employment Application for 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 (e.g.,diploma/official transcripts, license) AS ATTACHMENT(S) AT THE TIME OF FILING.
Additional documents may be sent by email toexams@dmh.lacounty.gov, please include exam number and exam title in the subject line.
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 background-check.
To apply online, click on the link above or below this bulletin that reads, Apply to Job.
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 part-time) 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.
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 (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) 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 friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
Department Contact Name: Hon Sang Cheang
Department Contact Phone: (323) 705-3799
Department Contact Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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1.Completing Your Application:
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b. You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment unless other age limits are stated on the job posting. The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual age 40 or older.
c. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.
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a. It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. b. If you are an individual requesting reasonable accommodation(s) in the examination process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. The provision of accommodation(s) may be subject to verification, consistent with state and federal law. All accommodation-related information will remain confidential.
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Veteran’s Credit: In all open competitive examinations, a veteran’s credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examinations will be added to the final passing grade of an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under any of the following conditions: During a declared war; -or- During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; -or- During the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on August 31, 2010 the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; -or- In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded. Any Armed Forces Expeditionary medal or campaign badge, including El Salvador, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti qualifies for credit.
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Benefit Information: Depending on the position, the successful candidate will enroll in a contributory defined benefit pension plan if the candidate is a “new member” of the County’s defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013 (first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012) – unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. It should be noted that County employees do not pay into Social Security, but do pay the Medical Hospital Insurance Tax portion of Social Security at a rate of 1.45%. The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has reciprocal agreements with several public retirement systems in California.
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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. I UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS..
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Have you attached a copy of your doctorate diploma or official transcript that shows you have graduated AND a copy of your Psychologist License (not BREEZE website printout)?
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Are you proficient in American Sign Language (ASL)?
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Do you have a County American Sign Language (ASL) certification? Note: Please attach a legible copy of your certificate to your application at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach your certificate, please email your certificate to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.
Yes, I have attached a County American Sign Language certification to my online application.
Yes, I will email County American Sign Language certification to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within (7) calendar days from application submission.
No, I do not have a County American Sign Language certification.
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Do you have American Sign Language (ASL) certification? Note: Please attach a legible copy of your certificate to your application at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach your certificate, please email your certificate to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.
Yes, I have attached ASL certification to my online application.
Yes, I will email ASL certification to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within (7) calendar days from application submission.
No, I do not have ASL certification.
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