CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERN

Job Description and Duties This postion is for DSH-Coalinga The class of Clinical Psychology Intern is a training class established to provide limited term employment offering supervised experience in clinical psychology. The Clinical Psychology Intern is an individual who is currently enrolled in a doctoral program in clinical psychology at a recognized university or professional school. The clinical psychology internship provides the final required year of applied clinical service in psychology training. As an Affiliate Member of the Coalinga State Hospital Psychology Service, the Clinical Psychology Intern adheres to the following: Psychology Service Rules and Regulations; Medical Staff Bylaws; Administrative Directives, and all Coalinga State Hospital policies and procedures. The Clinical Psychology Intern aspires to the highest standards of the profession through efforts to practice in accordance with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Guidelines, Specialty Guidelines, and Standards for Providers of Psychological Services. The Clinical Psychology Intern familiarizes herself/himself with, and conforms psychology practices, to the laws and regulations governing the practice of psychology in the state of California. During the course of training, the Clinical Psychology Intern is expected to develop the skills and expertise required of the journeyman level clinical psychologist, with some specialized skills in the area of forensic psychology and treatment of the severely mentally ill. The internship is a training program, whereas the Clinical Psychology Intern is not privileged to practice independently within Coalinga State Hospital. All direct psychological services are provided under the supervision, hospital privileges and professional license of a Staff Psychologist (Health Facility - Clinical). All written work products, including reports, consultation, and progress notes are counter signed by the licensed psychologist who provided clinical supervision for the that work. **For more information regarding the duties for this particular classification, please refer to the Duty Statement attached to this Job Bulletin** You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. 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. This advertisement will be used for this and other vacancies that may occur during this posting and future Permanent/Full-time and/or Limited Term/Full-time vacancies that may occur at Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga. Limited term positions established and posted for 12 months may be extended to 24 months, or may become permanent.To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM. Please visit the CalHR website to find information on the Clinical Psychology Intern Exam. (Exams scores must be posted by the Final Filing Date) The Exam Bulletin can be found below: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=5075 Please note, a separate application is required when submitting for the exam. Applicants must submit both the State application, form STD 678, and APPI application to be processed through the exam portion. ***The Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga is a member of the California Psychology Internship Consortium, an APPIC member consortium. In accordance with APPIC rules, all Internship candidates must utilize the APPI and be registered with the National Matching Service.*** 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: Candidates should be registered participants with Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC), and with the National Matching services for Psychology Internship placement.