Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) Community Forensic Partnership Division (CONREP) Senior Psychologist Supervisor (Assistant Chief Psychologist), the Consulting Psychologist is responsible for providing oversight and consultation to the SVP CONREP program (contractor) as well as monitoring the performance of the program, offering recommendations to ensure effective operation, and assisting with client pre-placement tasks including community placement. The incumbent will also be responsible for policy development and maintenance, providing consultation on court reports, and conducting quarterly site visits to the program. The incumbent will assist the SVP CONREP Assistant Chief Psychologist with identifying and addressing programmatic issues and operational needs in order to effectively implement and support the program and successful community placement, with the ultimate goal of community safety. Duties will include providing support for the planning, implementation, and oversight of SVP CONREP services, housing committee meetings, and site visits. Statewide travel is required.

• 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 Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

• The work hours for this position will be set sometime between 8:00 am and 5:30 pm Monday through Friday.

• The majority of the essential functions of this position may be performed via telework and/or flexible scheduling in accordance with DSH PD 5338. Although the ability may be granted, incumbent must be available to report in-person for mandated trainings and essential meetings as requested by Management to any of the DSH six locations or a location statewide.

• Incumbent will have up to 25% travel requirements.

• This position is NOT eligible for Safety Retirement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CONSULTING PSYCHOLOGIST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-434528

Position #(s):

461-441-7620-902

Working Title:

CONREP SVP Consulting Psychologist- Hybrid Telework

Classification:

CONSULTING PSYCHOLOGIST

$11,275.00 - $13,536.00 U

of Positions:

2

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Telework

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The mission of the Department of State Hospitals is to provide evaluation and treatment in a safe and responsible manner, seeking innovation and excellence in hospital operations, across a continuum of care and settings.

This is a Sacramento-based position that may work remotely throughout California. Incumbent may be asked to go onsite to one of DSH's six locations if needed and with prior notice.

DSH's six (6) locations includes:

Atascadero State Hospital

• San Luis Obispo County

Coalinga State Hospital

• Fresno County

Metropolitan State Hospital

• Los Angeles County

Napa State Hospital

• Napa County

Patton State Hospital

• San Bernardino County

Sacramento Headquarters

• Sacramento County

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

• While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.*

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678. You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section.

• Foreign Degrees or Transcripts

• Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DSH accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:

• National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or

• Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

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: 6/19/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals

Attn: Monica Walden

1215 O Street, MS 17

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals

Monica Walden

1215 O Street, MS 17

Sacramento, CA 95814

Application drop-off locations may be non-operational during weekends and holidays.

08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

• Other -

Copy of an earned Doctorate Degree in Psychology from an educational institution meeting the criteria of Section 2914 of the Medical Board of California's Business and Professions Code.

• Statement of Qualifications -

Please see the Statement of Qualifications section at the bottom of this job advertisement for more details.

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ, as requested (i.e. respond to questions asked), may be disqualified.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams

• Clinical experience with forensic mental health populations

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Monica Walden

(916) 562-2622

SacClassificationandPay@dsh.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Office of Human Rights

(916) 573-2727

dsh.eeo@dsh.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications

The response should be numbered and in Arial 12 pt. font and be no more than one page in length. Failure to respond to question and directions may disqualify application.

• After reviewing the Duty Statement, describe your understanding of the Sexually Violent Predator forensic commitment and how your education and experience makes you the best fit for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.