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San Bernardino County

Pre-Licensed Psychologist*

San Bernardino County, Los Angeles, California, United States,


Are you interested in using your clinical and administrative skills to make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents?Join a team who is

passionate

about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference in the lives of the residents of San Bernardino County.The

San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health

invites qualified professionals to apply for the position of

Pre-Licensed Psychologist* .

Pre-Licensed Psychologists*

work in a variety of programs providing rehabilitative mental health/substance abuse services in clinical, institutional, and community settings to adults and children with severe mental or emotional disorders. Pre-licensed clinicians obtain supervised clinical experience.

* Official Title: Clinical Therapist, Pre-Licensed PsychologistFor additional details, please refer to the

Clinical Therapist, Pre-Licensed Psychologist

job description.Immediate vacancies exist in the following Department of Behavioral Health programs; please indicate your availability for referral to each program in the Supplemental Questionnaire.

Assisted Outpatient Treatment

Incumbents assigned to this program will be responsible for evaluating individuals referred for Assisted Outpatient Treatment based on criteria outlined in Laura’s Law; developing declarations and drafting petitions to submit to Superior Court; and writing progress reports for those individuals ordered into Assisted Outpatient Treatment.Serious and Persistent Mentally Ill involved with the Court System (Forensics)

Incumbents assigned to this program will be responsible for evaluating, facilitating, and providing direct care for justice-system involved adults. Pre-licensed therapists will be expected to assess adults upon referral for specialty mental health services under the provision and/or facilitation of Mental Health Court and Mental Health Diversion.Children and Youth Collaborative Services (CYCS)

Incumbents assigned to this program will be responsible for evaluating, facilitating, and providing direct care for system involved children and youth.Community Clinic

This position is located within a large community mental health clinic working with a multi-disciplinary team to serve Serious and Persistent Mentally Ill (SPMI) adults, children, and youth with Serious Emotional Difficulties (SED).CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process:

Applicants must pass a background check that will include fingerprint/DOJ LiveScan, DMV check, and medical exam. The medical exam will include a drug and TB test. Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent U.S. resident.Travel:

Travel throughout the County may be required depending on assignment. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation.Compensation Differential:

Clinical therapists regularly assigned to work in detention facilities or in the Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit at ARMC receive additional compensation.Sponsorship:

Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.Waiver of Licensure:

Pre-licensed Psychologists must be eligible for waiver of licensure under State laws and regulations and obtain the required Mental Health waiver prior to the commencement of employment.Degree:

Must have received or be within three (3) months of receiving a doctorate degree in psychology from an approved educational institution.Experience:

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable: Government or private inpatient, psychiatric hospital or behavioral health clinics/programs.There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire.If you require technical assistance, please click

HERE

to review the Government Jobs online application guide.EEO/ADA:

San Bernardino County is an

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer.Veterans’ Preference:

Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points.

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