Psychologist

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver psychological services to hospital patients in accordance with DSH protocols.
• Conduct clinical evaluations and prepare documentation compliant with Title 22, The Joint Commission, and DOJ standards.
• Work under the direction of the facility's Chief Psychologist or designee.
• Provide services to all referred patients—no refusals permitted.
• Maintain compliance with all DSH security, credentialing, and documentation requirements.
• Support care delivery only when civil service staffing options have been exhausted.

For Psychologists:

• Must hold a current, active California Psychology License issued by the California Board of Psychology.
• Ability to work in clinical and/or forensic programs (e.g., STAR-FREE).
• Must submit a current Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a letter of interest indicating availability.

For Neuropsychologists:

• Must meet all Psychologist requirements above.
• Must have completed:
• A 2-year full-time postdoctoral residency in neuropsychology, or
• A 1-year full-time residency if graduated before 2005.
• Experience in cognitive and neurological assessments required.