PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY - CLINICAL - SAFETY)

Psychologist (HF-C-S) Department of State Hospitals

JC-516957

• Psychologist (HF-C-S)

PSYCHOLOGIST

(HEALTH

FACILITY

• CLINICAL
• SAFETY) $9,157.00
• $13,272.

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:

7/14/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties We Are Hiring Psychologists! Unlicensed Psychologists earn up to $10,951/month Licensed Psychologists earn up to $13,272/month The Department of State Hospitals

• Atascadero (DSH-A) has some excellent job opportunities for psychologists, including early career psychologists coming off internship.

 DSH-A is a 1200 bed state hospital serving men under a variety of criminal and civil commitments. DSH-A hires pre-licensed and licensed psychologists with an excellent salary and benefits package. Our department offers a myriad of individual and group supervision opportunities ensuring pre-licensed psychologists accrue all of the hours needed for licensure. DSH-A's patient population provides psychologists with exceptional experience in inpatient treatment and assessment, as well as interdisciplinary teamwork. We provide training in working with Incompetent to Stand Trial, Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity, Offenders with Mental Health Disorders, and Mentally Ill Inmate populations. We offer training on evidence-based assessment tools such as the START, HCR-20v3, PCL-R, and the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale. Our APA-accredited doctoral internship provides opportunities to supervise psychology interns. The Psychologist will be directed by the Chief Psychologist and/or Senior Psychologist Supervisor in Psychology Services at the Department of State Hospitals

• Atascadero (ASH).

The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties, but not limited to: Completing an Admission Psychological Assessment (APA) to further delineate and clarify psychiatric and psychological diagnoses Conducting intellectual and cognitive assessments of all patients when clinically indicated Conducting psychological assessments Responsible for creating and monitoring behavioral interventions Providing timely feedback to the patient, the results of psychological assessments and evaluations and complete appropriate documentation of this interaction Delivering treatment services Performing treatment team duties If qualified, licensed psychologists provide clinical supervision to pre-doctoral interns and unlicensed professionals as requested by the Chief Psychologist In order to be considered for this job vacancy, you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

BE LIST ELIGIBLE

Successfully complete the competitive State civil service exam pertaining to this classification at Psychologist (HF-C-S)Eligibility Exam, OR BE

TRANSFER ELIGIBLE

Have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable (employees who wish to be considered based on transfer eligibility must meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250), OR BE

REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE

Have obtained previous permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. Search Terms are as follows: staff Psychologist; Psychologist; Psychologist atascadero; atascadero psychiatst; best Psychologist jobs; psychaitrist; paychiatrist; psychitrist; california coast; atascadero; atascadero; paso robles santa barbara; Psychology; psychopharmacology; forensic Psychology; forensic Psychologist; whale watching; surfing; surfing Psychologists; surfing psychopharmacological staff Psychologists You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA). Schedule allows one (1) day of telework per week. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

PSYCHOLOGIST

(HEALTH

FACILITY

• CLINICAL
• SAFETY) Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-516957

Position #(s): 455-000-9873-XXX

Working Title:

Psychologist (HF-C-S)

Classification:

PSYCHOLOGIST

(HEALTH

FACILITY

• CLINICAL
• SAFETY) $9,157.00
• $10,951.00 U $10,809.00
• $13,272.

00 V New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

3

Work Location:

San Luis Obispo County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

DSH

• Atascadero Department Information Department of State Hospitals
• Atascadero 10333 El Camino Real Atascadero, CA 93422 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 The Department of State Hospitals
• Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals
• Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings and many historical landmarks. We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce. For more information about the Department of State Hospitals
• Atascadero, go to https://www.

dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero/Psychology_Careers.html

Department Website:

https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero/Psychology_Careers.html Special Requirements The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. The Medical Staff of DSH-Atascadero requires Psychologist (HF-C-S) candidates meet the Medical Staff criteria for allied health professional privileging set forth in the facility bylaws. Candidates applying for both licensed and unlicensed positions must submit the required documents listed under the Required Application Documents Section. 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.

Final Filing Date:

7/14/2026