SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY) (SPECIALIST)

Job Description and Duties

• IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO THIS POSITION BASED ON THE PREVIOUS ADVERTISEMENT, YOUR APPLICATION REMAINS UNDER CONSIDERATION AND YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY

METROPOLITAN STATE HOSPITAL - Located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County

This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff date for review of applications : 1st and 15th of each month.

DSH-Metropolitan is seeking a knowledgeable, experienced, and dedicated Neuropsychologist to fill our full-time vacancy. The position requires the ability to provide comprehensive neuropsychological assessment for criminally and civilly committed psychiatric patients, in an inpatient state hospital setting. In addition, the position includes managing the hospital’s psychological assessment materials, providing consultation and training for other staff members, supervising psychology interns and students, and assisting with quality oversight for various psychological assessments. Experience with and the ability to provide training, consultation, and supervision in psychodiagnostics and forensic assessment is preferred.

Desired Qualifications for applicants include :

a) Completion of two years of formal Neuropsychology training. (i.e., completion of a two-year, post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology or a one-year, full time pre-doctoral internship in neuropsychology and a one-year post-doctoral internship or fellowship in neuropsychology).

b) Applicants from diverse backgrounds, particularly those who are fluent in and can conduct evaluations in Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply.

All applicants should submit the Standard State Application, STD. 678, and the following items :

1)  Letter of Interest,

2)  Curriculum Vitae, and

3)  Two samples of neuropsychological assessment reports. Applicants who fail to submit the requested information may be ineligible to interview.

To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of : permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken.  IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM :

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While working on-site, employees must follow current face covering guidance as issued by CDPH.

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Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligible list.

All Examination and / or Employment Application forms must include : “to” and “from” dates (month / day / year); time base; and civil service class titles. Examination and / or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and / or Employment Application (STD. 678) form.

Note : If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their applications to MSH-Human Resources Department, Selection Services Unit. Confirmation / receipt of USPS mailed submittals can only be provided for by Certified Mail.

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