CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERN

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERN

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CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERN

Salary

$50,112.00 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

b8694A

Department

MENTAL HEALTH

Opening Date

07 / 21 / 2015

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Position / Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH

EXAM NUMBER : b8694A

OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

FILING START DATE : 07 / 22 / 2015

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO UPDATE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

DEFINITION :

Assists in and learns to apply techniques and principles of clinical psychology in a formal training program.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS :

Positions allocable to this trainee class work under the close supervision of licensed psychologists, in accordance with requirements as set forth by the State Board of Psychology. Incumbents are assigned to a program designed to provide a comprehensive and intensive overview of the methods, processes, and procedures for providing psychological services to an established client base, in order to gain practical experience and learn psychological techniques in the field of clinical psychology. Clinical Psychology Intern is distinguished from Clinical Psychologist I in that the latter serves as a Post-Doctoral staff psychologist under close supervision to provide the full range of psychological services relating to the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric and co-occurring disorders.

Essential Job Functions

Learns the mission and functions of County institutions and their relationship to the community.

Learns the purpose, methods, and related functions of the treatment program.

Attends seminars,in-service training classes, and lectures to become familiar with various psychological and medical conditions and appropriate treatment services and functions.

Participates in staff discussions of the applications of psychological principles and techniques and presents case histories.

Interviews incoming clients, reviews medical and psychosocial histories, and prepares appropriate intake documentation.

Administers and participates in the interpretation of a range of psychological, cognitive, developmental, aptitude, and vocational-interest tests for purposes of diagnosis, treatment, and providing vocational counseling.

Participates in the development of psychological treatment plans and develops and maintains written client case histories integrating test interpretations.

Provides supervised psychological counseling and psychotherapy to clients.

Collects measurable outcomes data on clients receiving treatment.

correlative research doctoral dissertation.

May participate in research-related activities appropriate to the institution.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :

Current enrollment in a doctoral program in Clinical Psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association.

LICENSE :

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS : 2 - Light.

Special Requirement Information :

Candidates must provide proof of enrollment in a doctoral program in Clinical Psychology accredited by the American Psychology Association with your application at the time of filing.

Additional Information

Examination Content :

This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information, weighted at 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher to be placed on the eligible register.

Special Information :

Past and present mental health clients and family members are encouraged to apply.

Vacancy Information :

The eligible register will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Mental Health as they occur.

Eligibility Information :

The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be added to the eligible register and, will appear in the order of their score group for a period of at least twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

Application and Filing Information

All applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment Application online only. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of applications, although resumes may be uploaded as attachments to the applications. This examination will remain open until the need of the services are met, and is subject to closure without prior notice.

You MUST complete the filing process ONLINE (via electronic submission) ONLY.

Instructions for Filing : A standard County of Los Angeles Employment Application for this examination must be completed online and submitted electronically. Applications electronically received after 5 : 00 pm, PST on the last day of filing will not be accepted.

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THEIR JOB APPLICATIONS AND UPLOAD REQUIRED OR ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS (e.g.,diploma / official transcripts, license) AS ATTACHMENT(S) AT THE TIME OF FILING.

IMPORTANT NOTICE : Prime Variance Reports (PVRs), also known as Master Time Records, are not accepted, or required as part of the application process; this includes the selection interview and the background-check.

Additional documents may be sent by email to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov, please include exam number and exam title in the subject line.

The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Please be sure your application indicates complete information, including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position. For each job held, give the name and addresses of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, total number of hours worked (full or part-time) and salary earned. Resumes showing training and experience may be attached to the Los Angeles County Application. All information and records are subject to verification.

Falsification of records can result in disqualification from the examination or termination of employment.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE

All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD

All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Department Contact Name : Antonio Estrada

Department Contact Phone : (213)972-7034

Department Contact Email : exams@dmh.lacounty.gov

California Relay Services Phone : (800) 735-2922

Teletype Phone : (800) 899-4099

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Non-Discrimination Statement :

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit :

Testing Accommodations for Applicants :

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit :

Fair Chance :

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility :

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder :

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application

Veteran’s Credit :

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit :

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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. I UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS..

Yes

No

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Are you currently enrolled in a doctoral program in Clinical Psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association.

Yes

No

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Are you proficient in American Sign Language (ASL)?

Yes

No

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Do you have a County American Sign Language (ASL) certification? Note : Please attach a legible copy of your certificate to your application at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach your certificate, please email your certificate to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.

Yes, I have attached a County American Sign Language certification to my online application.

Yes, I will email County American Sign Language certification to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within (7) calendar days from application submission.

No, I do not have a County American Sign Language certification.

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Do you have American Sign Language (ASL) certification? Note : Please attach a legible copy of your certificate to your application at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach your certificate, please email your certificate to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.

Yes, I have attached ASL certification to my online application.

Yes, I will email ASL certification to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within (7) calendar days from application submission.

No, I do not have ASL certification.

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