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Job Description
Sexually Violent Predator Evaluator•Telework Department of State Hospitals
JC-523594
•Sexually Violent Predator Evaluator•Telework
SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR EVALUATOR
$11,767.00•$17,586.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date:
7/13/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties •This is a re-posting for vacancy (JC-506195), with a final filing date of 4/8/2026. If you've already applied to this recruitment you do not need to apply again. •Under the direction of the Chief Psychologist and the general administrative direction of the Deputy Director, the SVPE is required to conduct forensic evaluations, provide expert testimony, and provide consultation services in support of the
DSH, SOCP.
Incumbent will be required to attend mandatory trainings and meetings as directed by the Chief Psychologist. Frequent statewide travel from the incumbent's home office is required, often with short notice. Timely report submission is required and self-directed time-management is an essential function of the position.
The incumbent:
Will independently interview and evaluate inmates (pursuant to WIC section 6600 and related subsections) referred as potential Sexually Violent Predators by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation through the use of a standardized assessment protocol established by the DSH to determine if the individual meets the statutory criteria.
Must possess specialized knowledge in the field of forensic evaluations, evaluation of sex offenders, an understanding of relevant research literature, and sex offender specific risk assessment.
Will prepare and testify in court proceedings as required by the courts.
Will be required to attend or provide expert training and program consultation to assist other evaluators on relevant clinical and forensic topics including, but not limited to, offender assessment, diagnosis, risk assessment, and expert testimony.
May be assigned:
Additional forensic evaluations, job related trainings, and consultation duties, and/or to quality assurance initiatives.
To participate in specialized quality improvement initiatives including quality assurance team, clinical consultation teleconferences, peer review, quality improvement-related research, clinical projects, development of evaluation standards and templates, participation in stakeholder's meetings, and liaison to outside agencies and hospitals.
Minimum Qualifications:
License:
Possession of a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology and possession of an earned Doctorate Degree in Psychology or equivalent field from an educational institution meeting the criteria of Section 2914 of the Medical Board of California's Business and Professions Code. (Individuals possessing a valid license as a psychologist outside the State of California and who are eligible for licensure may take the examination; however, evidence of licensure is required prior to appointment in this class.) and
Experience:
Five years of full-time postdoctoral, post-internship experience as a licensed psychologist in the practice of psychological evaluation and risk assessment and diagnosis of the sexually violent predators or equivalent class of sex offenders. and Forty (40) hours of expert witness testimony in high risk sex offender cases or sexually violent predator cases. (Training administered by the Department of Mental Health on expert witness testimony may be used to satisfy up to 10 hours of the required 40 hours as specified). •Click on the link to complete the
Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey:
DSH Recruitment Survey You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions The majority of the essential functions of this position may be performed via telework and/or flexible scheduling in accordance with
DSH PD 5338.
Although the ability may be granted, incumbent must be available to report to in-person when it is determined necessary by management.
Statewide travel may be required, occasionally with short notice.
This position is NOT eligible for Safety Retirement. Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
$11,767.00•$17,586.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of
Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Telework
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time Department Information Department of State Hospitals
1215 O Street, MS 17
Sacramento, CA 95814 The mission of the Department of State Hospitals is to provide evaluation and treatment in a safe and responsible manner, seeking innovation and excellence in hospital operations, across a continuum of care and settings. DSH-Sacramento has moved into a modern, sustainable and innovative office building located at 1215 "O" Street, Sacramento, California. Some of the amenities of the new building include the following: First-floor retail space (separate access from 12th Street)
Café with multiple vendors available to the public
Outdoor seating with pedestrian walkways
Large, shared conference room on the first floor with a maximum capacity of 162 individuals
An employee fitness center with a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
Plaza area with a kitchenette on each floor
Lactation rooms
More conference rooms and collaborative working spaces available throughout the building•small, medium and large
Shared Terrace space on the 10th floor with indoor/outdoor seating and views of the Capitol
Mobile computer equipment, cloud-based technology and Wi-Fi for all staff
Department Website:
https://www.dsh.ca.gov
Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. •While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.•
NOTE:
If applying by mail, please do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678). This page is for examination use only. Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded. Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678. You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section. •Foreign Degrees or Transcripts•Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DSH accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or
Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.
https:
//www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/commission-approved-foreign-transcript-evaluating-agencies
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
