CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST I
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CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST I
Salary
$86,869.20 - $117,064.32 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
Y8695D
Department
HEALTH SERVICES
Opening Date
06/03/2026
Description
Benefits
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Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER:
Y8695D
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
We encourage applications from anyone
FIRST DAY OF FILING:
The application filing period will begin onWednesday, June 3, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (PT)- Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
Correctional Health Services - 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus
The County of Los Angeles is currently offering up to a 20% bonus for full-time Clinical Psychologist I positions hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population.
WHY WORK FOR US
LA Health Services is LA County's integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are.
We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care-from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County.
With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.
Explore our one system of hospitals and community health centers: Our Locations - Health Services Los Angeles County (https://dhs.lacounty.gov/our-locations/)
THE MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
What will you do as a Clinical Psychologist I?
Under close supervision, serves as a staff psychologist by applying psychological principles in the following major areas: assessment, treatment, research, training, and clinical consultation.
Essential Job Functions
Conducts diagnostic evaluations of inmates in lock-up settings to determine clients' post release level of care needs and to determine mental health needs while in custody and make referrals to treatment interventions to serve the criminal justice population.
Uses forensic psychological training to assess diversion suitability and competency to stand trial.
Provides updates to the court on a regular basis; presents in court for all necessary hearings; and provides testimony on behalf of clients.
Assists providers to understand the needs of the court, requirements for treatment and legal standards for the specific penal code section applicable to the clients.
Acts as consultant about proficiency evaluations to other clinicians.
Assists judicial officers and attorneys understand availability of services to facilitate realistic understanding of treatment possibilities.
Provides liaison services between court officers and treatment providers.
Be able to answer legal questions about clients with attorneys and mental health providers.
Assures the court receives timely progress report updates according to the court orders.
Understands legal stipulations and takes those stipulations into consideration when developing care plans.
Collaborates with and offer mental health training to probation officers, law enforcement, and other justice partners who will work with the population of clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Evaluates client response to treatment, modifies treatment strategies and includes the client as part of the decision-making process.
Applies a variety of treatment modalities such as psychotherapy, behavior modification, and various evidence-based or promising practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Reviews relevant records and information from both the criminal justice system and the mental health system when making treatment recommendations.
Retrieves the reports for the court as needed.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
A Doctorate from an accredited university in Psychology, Educational Psychology, education with the field of specialization in Counseling Psychology, or in a field deemed equivalent by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology.
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) 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. Include official copies of all relevant documents. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf
LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
A Professional Licensing Waiver (PLW) issued by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) in accordance with Welfare & Institutions Code Section 5751.2. Waivers for newly-trained psychologists shall not exceed five years from the commencement of employment in California, or as currently defined by the State Welfare & Institutions Code. Waivers for out-of-state psychologists shall not exceed one year from date of employment in California, or as currently defined in the State Welfare & Institutions Code.
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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
Applicants must include a legible photocopy of the required degree or official transcripts and Professional Licensing Waiver (PLW) issued by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to the applicationat the time of filing or email to exam analyst within 7 calendar days of filing online.
Applications will be rejected if waivers for newly trained psychologists are older than 5 years after starting work in California. Waivers for out-of-state psychologists must not be older than one year after beginning employment in California.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience as a Registered Psychologist.
Post-Doctoral experience working in a locked, forensic setting.
Post-Doctoral experience working in a psychiatric inpatient unit of hospital.
Additional Information
OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications weighted 100%.
Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination to be added to the eligible list.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Applications will be processed on an"as-received"basis and those receiving a passing score will be placed on the Eligible Register accordingly.
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be added to the Eligible Register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:Any
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.
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.
Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted.
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. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
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SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
Computer and Internet Access at Public 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 OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:
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 County 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
Have any questions about anything listed above, please contact:
ADA COORDINATOR:
(323) 914-7124
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:
(800) 735-2922
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Oscar Ramirez, Exam Analyst
(213) 288-7000
oramirez@dhs.lacounty.gov
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 tele@type equipment may leave messages by calling the tele@type 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 athttp://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
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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.
CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY.
Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested.
Comments such as "see resume or application" will NOT be considered as a response.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.
Yes, I have read and understand the above information and instructions.
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Do you have a Doctorate from an accredited university in Psychology, Educational Psychology, education with the field of specialization in Counseling Psychology, or in a field deemed equivalent by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology.
In order to receive credit for any @type of college/university degree, such as a Doctorate's degree, you must include a legible photocopy of the degree or official transcripts from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of filing online.
Yes, I have attached a copy of my degree or official transcript(s) to my application.
Yes, I will email a copy of my degree or official transcript(s) to oramirez@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of my application submission.
Not Applicable.
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Do you have a Professional Licensing Waiver (PLW) issued by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) in accordance with Welfare & Institutions Code Section 5751.2?
Yes, I have attached a legible photocopy of the Professional Licensing Waiver (PLW) issued by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to my application.
Yes, I will email a copy of my Professional Licensing Waiver (PLW) issued by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to oramirez@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of my application submission.
No, I do not have a Professional Licensing Waiver (PLW) issued by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).
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Do you have a license to practice as a Psychologist issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology? If yes, please provide the license number.
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Do you have post-doctoral experience working as a Registered Psychologist?
If yes, please provide the following information: - Job Title: - Dates of Employment: FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr) - Employer: Name and Address - Supervisor: Contact Information - Duties and Responsibilities:
If you do not have any experience in this area, please write N/A.
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Do you have post-doctoral experience working in a locked, forensic setting?
If yes, please provide the following information: - Job Title: - Dates of Employment: FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr) - Employer: Name and Address - Supervisor: Contact Information - Duties and Responsibilities:
If you do not have any experience in this area, please write N/A.
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Do you have post-doctoral experience working in a psychiatric inpatient unit of hospital?
If yes, please provide the following information: - Job Title: - Dates of Employment: FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr) - Employer: Name and Address - Supervisor: Contact Information - Duties and Responsibilities:
If you do not have any experience in this area, please write N/A.
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Are you interested in working in Correctional Health?
The County of Los Angeles is currently offering up to a 20% bonus for full-time Clinical Psychologist I positions hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population.
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