Psychologist - Limited Term (Sheriffs Office)

Please Note - This is a new classification for the County. Classification, salary range, and funding for this position is subject to approval by the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors. Anticipated Board approval date is July 1, 2026. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office is seeking a dedicated and experienced Psychologist to provide PhD psychological services. Incumbents in this position provide therapeutic and diagnostic psychological services across a range of mental health programs and client populations. They contribute to staff development initiatives, participate in community consultation and educational outreach, and offer case consultation to support treatment planning. Responsibilities may also include supervising programs, leading program evaluation efforts, or assisting with program assessment and improvement activities. Click Here for more information about the divisions and units of the Sheriff's Office. This is a limited term position, with an estimated sunset date of 06/30/2027. This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time. The ideal candidate will have a knowledge of clinical psychology, philosophy of community mental health, related federal, state, and local regulations, and etiology of human dysfunction from biological, sociological and psychological frames of reference, along with research and statistical methods. Additionally, successful candidates will have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, effectively evaluate and treat clients, offer consultation to community agencies, evaluate programs, and w rite professional reports. Education and Experience A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes: Must have at least two years of experience in a mental health setting. Licenses and Certificates Must have obtained a California license as a psychologist, granted by the California State Board of Psychology. Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application. An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews. Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process. If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us . Confidential inquiries are welcome. For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov .

Background Investigation :

To accept a position with the Sheriff's Office, you must successfully complete a Sheriff's Background Investigation. Below is a partial list of offenses or issues that may disqualify you from successful completion.

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Any felony conviction Recent misdemeanor conviction, or any two misdemeanor convictions as an adult Poor employment history Any sale, manufacture, or cultivation of illegal drugs Recent use of illegal substances such as opiates, hallucinogens, injectables, cocaine, methamphetamine, or similar substance Poor driving record such as numerous hazardous traffic violations or chargeable accidents Recent conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or any two convictions for this offense as an adult Any act of domestic violence, as defined by law Any crime committed against a child Behavior or derogatory remarks constituting discrimination or bias toward others based on their race, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other protected class Any material misstatement of fact or intentional omission of information during the application or background process