ABOUT COALINGA STATE HOSPITAL
California's newest state mental helath hospital and the first constructed in more than a half century was deicated on August 24, 2005. Federal, State, and local dignitaries touted the facility as a leading example for mental health service delivery for challenging populations as well as an economic engine for the Central Valley. Coalinga State Hospital began treating patients- mostly sexually violent predators who were transferred from sister facility, Atascadero State Hospital, in early September 2005.
LOCATION
The City of Coalinga is located at the edge of the Coastal Mountain Range in the heart of California. It is located 10 miles west of Interstate 5. It is located halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco and sixty miles southwest of Fresno, California's sixth largest city. The beach communities of Monterey, Morro Bay and Pismo Beach and within easy driving distance as are the Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National Parks.
This small, rural community of approximately 16,000 people is an ideal location in which to settle and escape the traffic and congestion found in the larger cities of California. Our facility enjoys strong and enthusiastic support of a progressive and familt friendly community.
Our quaint community is waiting to welcome you to its affordable living with home prices starting in the high $100,000s and rentals as low as $450 per month.
BENEFITS
We offer CalPERS retirement and health benefits! A general overview of some of the benefits State employees may be eligible to receive:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Persons in these specialty classes apply psychological knowledge and techniques to the problems of mental and developmental disabilities in children, adolescents and adults;
This consolidated class series is distinguished from the nonlicense Psychologist (Variuos Specialties) consolidated class series by the fact that it is only used in a helth facility, or in other settings where possession of a valid license as a Psychologist is legally required.
While all Psychologists in health facilities will be involved in a wide range of psychological services, staff assignments will differ among five specialties in both lind and emphasis:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of scientific and professional integrity, emotional stability, patience, alertness, and tact.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
(With particular reference to their specialty) psychological theories and research; principles, techniques, and problems in developing and coordinating a specialized psychological treatment program; principles, techniques and trends in psychology with particular reference to normal and disordered behavior, human development, motivation, personality, learning, individual differences, adaptation and social interaction; methods for the assessment and modification of human behavior; characteristics and social aspects of mental disorders and retardation; research methodology and program evaluation; institutional and social process, group dynamics; functions of psychologists in various mental health services; current trends in the field of mental health; professional training; community organization and allied professional services.
ABILITY TO:
Plan, organize, and work in a specialized psychological treatment program involving members of other treatment disciplines; provide professional consultation and program leadership; teach and participate in professional training; recognize situations requiring the creative application of technical skills; develop and evaluate creative approaches to the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of mental disabilities to the conduct of research, and to the development and direction of a psychological program; plan, organize, and conduct research, data analysis and program evaluation; conduct assessment and psychological treatment procedures; secure the cooperation of professional and lay groups; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; and speak and write effectively.
The Psychology Department of Coaling State Hospital is looking for a Clinical Psychologist with specialization in CLinical Neuropsychology. Candidate should have postdoctoral training (2 years) in Neuropsychology and be a licensed Psychologist in CA. Must be board certified or eligible for certification in Clinical Neuropsychology (American Board of Professional Psychology or American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology) Experience working in a forensic setting with a strong multidisciplinary team approach is also preferred. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and/or rehabilitation of adult patients with neurological, medical, developmental and psychiatric conditions, writing comprehensive neurological reports, integrating findings with other therapies (especially pharmacotherapy), and participating in team meetings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
ALL CLASSES: License: Possession of a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology and possession 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. and Possession of the education and experience for the appropriate specialty (Clinical, Counseling, Educational, Experimental, or Social) as outlined in Section 1396 of the Board of Psychology's Regulations. Individuals who do not qualify for licensure by the California Board of Psychology or who are in the process of securing this license will be admitted into the examination and may be appointed, but must secure a valid license within three years of an appointment or the employment shall be terminated. For persons employed less than full time, an extension of a waiver of licensure may be granted for additional years proportional to the extent of part-time employment, as long as the person is employed without interruption in service, but in no case shall the waiver exceed five years. (Unlicensed individuals who are recruited from outside the State of California and who qualify for licensure may take the examination and may be appointed for a maximum of two years at which time licensure shall have been obtained or the employment shall be terminated. Additionally, they must take the licensure examination at the earliest possible date after the date of employment.)
CLINICAL Education: Completion of all requirements for a Doctoral Degree in Psychology from a recognized college or university with specialization in clinical or child clinical psychology. [Graduates of foreign universities except Canadian, and graduates of unaccredited universities must meet the educational requirements for State licensure as a Psychologist as evidenced by a written statement from the California Board of Psychology and possession 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. This statement will also be required to determine the sufficiency of an academic specialty believed equivalent to those mentioned here. (Applicants who are within six months of receiving their degree will be admitted to the examination, but will not be eligible for appointment until receipt of the degree and completion of the internship.)
EDUCATIONAL Education: Completion of all requirements for a Doctoral Degree in Psychology from a recognized college or university with specialization in educational, developmental, or school psychology; or special education or mental retardation with specialization in psychology. [Graduates of foreign universities except Canadian, and graduates of unaccredited universities must meet the educational requirements for State licensure as a Psychologist as evidenced by a written statement from the California Board of Psychology and possession 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. This statement will also be required to determine the sufficiency of an academic specialty believed equivalent to those mentioned here. (Applicants who are within six months of receiving their degree will be admitted to the examination, but will not be eligible for appointment until receipt of the degree and completion of the internship.)
EXPERIMENTAL Education: Completion of all requirements for a Doctoral Degree in Psychology from a recognized college or university with specialization in experimental (such as psychophysics, statistics, learning, or motivation) or physiological (such as neuropsychology, psychopharmacology, psychobiology, or behavior genetics) psychology or applied behavior analysis or modification. [Graduates of foreign universities except Canadian, and graduates of unaccredited universities must meet the educational requirements for the State licensure as a Psychologist as evidenced by a written statement from the California Board of Psychology and possession 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. This statement will also be required to determine the sufficiency of an academic specialty believed equivalent to those mentioned here. (Applicants who are within six months of receiving their degree will be admitted to the examination, but will not be eligible for appointment until receipt of the degree and completion of the internship.) SOCIAL Education: Completion of all requirements for a Doctoral Degree in Psychology from a recognized college or university with specialization in social or community psychology; or sociology with a minor in psychology or mental health. [Graduates of foreign universities except Canadian, and graduates of unaccredited universities must meet the educational requirements for State licensure as a Psychologist as evidenced by a written statement from the California Board of Psychology and possession 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. This statement will also be required to determine the sufficiency of an academic specialty believed equivalent to those mentioned here. (Applicants who are within six months of receiving their degree will be admitted to the examination, but will not be eligible for appointment until receipt of the degree and completion of the internship.)