CONSULTING PSYCHOLOGIST

Consulting Psychologist

• Forensic Services Department of State Hospitals

JC-521339

• Consulting Psychologist
• Forensic Services

CONSULTING PSYCHOLOGIST

$11,904.00

• $14,290.

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:

8/5/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties The permanent, full time Consulting Psychologist will be directed by the Sr. Psychologist, Supervisor in Forensic Services at the Department of State Hospitals

• Atascadero (ASH).

The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to: Perform forensic evaluation as needed and assigned pursuant to: PC 2962 (Offender with Mental Health Disorder (OMD) certification appeals, community placement evaluations, annual evaluations, and annual appeal evaluations) PC 2970 (OMD extension evaluations) PC 1026 (PC 1026.2, PC 1026.5, PC 1026(f), etc.) PC 1370 (PC 1370(b)(1), PC 1372(A)(1), PC 1370(b)(1)(A), PC 1370(c)(1))

WIC 5008

(h)(1)(B), WIC 6500, WIC 6600, LPS, WIC 5404, etc. Provide feedback and consultation to treatment teams and/or patients about the forensic opinions, as clinically indicated. Provide expert testimony when needed for the Board of Parole Hearings and the Superior Courts of California. Maintain an ongoing understanding of current case law and apply this to court testimony. Provide education and training in forensic psychology.

Eligibility:

To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications. If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Click here to take the Consulting Psychologist Examination 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 Consulting Psychologist is primarily a telecommuting position. Travel may be required in response to subpoenas, as determined by the corresponding Court. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

CONSULTING PSYCHOLOGIST

Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-521339

Position #(s): 455-461-7620-XXX

Working Title:

Consulting Psychologist

• Forensic Services

Classification:

CONSULTING PSYCHOLOGIST

$11,904.00

• $14,290.

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

Positions:

2

Work Location:

San Luis Obispo County

Telework:

Telework

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

DSH

• Atascadero Department Information 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.

Department Website:

https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero 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 position(s) require(s) a(n) CA Psychologist License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. All Employment Applications must include: "to" and "from" dates (month/day/year); time base; and civil service class titles (if applicable). Employment Applications received without this information may be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Employment Application (STD. 678). The Medical Staff of DSH-Atascadero requires Consulting Psychologist candidates meet the Medical Staff criteria for allied health professional privileging set forth in the facility bylaws. Candidates 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:

8/5/2026