PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY - CLINICAL - SAFETY)

PSYCHOLOGIST

(HEALTH

FACILITY

• CLINICAL
• SAFETY) Department of Developmental Services
• Porterville Developmental Center

JC-517844

• PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH

FACILITY

• CLINICAL
• SAFETY)

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:

Until Filled Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Under the direction of the Psychology Services Director, the Psychologists, Health Facility provides necessary and quality psychological treatments/interventions and forensic/psychological assessments. Tasks require knowledge and experience in psychological interventions, treatments, and assessment as well as typical office programs/applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Tasks include direct patient care, behavioral analyzes, participation on an interdisciplinary team, forensic evaluations, psychological evaluations, and testimony in court. Direct client care includes, but is not limited to: individual therapy, group therapy, crisis interventions, and intake assessment. Behavioral analyzes involve direct client observations across settings, review of behavioral data, and providing a written functional behavior assessment along with applicable behavior data, and providing a written functional behavior assessment along with applicable behavior support plans. Participation on the interdisciplinary team involves attending meetings, discussing client progress, and training staff members. Forensic evaluations include but are not limited to: dangerousness and risk assessment, trial competency, and progress reports. Psychological evaluations include, but are not limited to: cognitive functioning, adaptive functioning, academic achievement, and evaluations for individual education programs. Also precepts and provides guidance to psychology interns and practicum students. The Psychologist, Health Facility may also work to assure conformance with standards of practice and providing training to different disciplines. This requires a high degree of initiative and independence in performing assigned tasks. Good judgement, organization, and ability to communicate effectively are primary importance. Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three (3) percent in exchange for five (5) hours per month of the Personal Leave. Individuals interested in the position must take and pass the online Psychologist (Health Facility

• Clinical
• Safety) examination.

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ExamControlId=1297 This position is not eligible for telework, this position is in person only. Temporary state housing may be available for those relocating to fill hard to recruit positions. Housing assignments and rates will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements. Please tell us how you heard about us (click on link below).

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance and sensory ability to perform the duties contained within the duty statement. Requires working with all levels of personnel within the organization while maintaining effective communication to meet objectives.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

 Position requires prolonged sitting and use of computer terminal and operation of various office machines. Regular interaction with clients and staff in monitoring provision of direct services, and other conditions common to on and off residence environments. Exposure to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens and other conditions common to a clinical treatment environment. 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-517844

Position #(s): 472-271-9873-011 472-271-9873-014

Working Title:

PSYCHOLOGIST

(HEALTH

FACILITY

• CLINICAL
• SAFETY)

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:

2

Work Location:

Tulare County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Porterville Developmental Center Department Information The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Contact Information for Porterville Developmental Center is: Porterville Developmental Center HR/Recruitment and Exams P.O. Box 2000 Porterville, CA 93258

Porterville Developmental Center:

CA Department of Developmental Services Contact Evangelina Valle (559) 782-2087, Laura Medina Jimenez (559) 782-2322 or Monica Rodriguez (559) 782-2599 for questions specific to the essential functions of the position only. 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. Selected candidates are subject to special requirements. This position is required to complete a medical evaluation. Electronic application submission is highly encouraged. Submit a completed standard state application (STD. 678) and a copy of transcripts and/or class schedule as proof of enrollment in a college or university by the final filing date. Applications submitted for vacancies must include the Position Title and Position Number in the Job Title Section and MUST be signed and dated. Applicants should indicate on their application, in the job title section, the type of eligibility they currently possess and which qualifies them to apply at this time. In the "Employment History" section of the application you must list your current employment history by providing the To and From dates with the month, day and year, the hours per week that you worked, which should be a whole number and not a range and the Total Worked (years/months). You must complete the Duties Performed section on the application. Applications with "see resume" are not acceptable. Applications received without all of this information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents will not be considered in the selection process. Surplus applicants must attach a copy of their surplus letter. Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Personnel Office at the Porterville Developmental Center or completed and downloaded from the website indicated below. 

NOTE:

All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), and Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further Information on the definition of the above may be found on the California State Department of Human Resources website at www.calhr.ca.gov.

• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma.

An official transcript will be required prior to appointment. 

Note:

All foreign transcripts MUST be accompanied by a third party academic credential evaluation. See agencies that provide foreign transcript evaluations by clicking on either of these links: NACES | Credentials Evaluations Provided by NACES Members or Evaluation Service Providers

• Association of International Credential Evaluators.

Inc. (aice-eval.org) Application Instructions 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.

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