Clinical Psychologist II - Correctional Health Services Salary $57.40 - $63.97 Hourly Location Orange County Job Type Full-Time Job Number 7495HP-1122-042 (O) Department Health Care Agency Opening Date 12/15/2022 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Questions CAREER DESCRIPTION CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST IICorrectional Health Services In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive a salary range increase on the following date: Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.Premium PayIn addition to the hourly salary, eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the items listed below:Bilingual pay: Qualified employees who meet the criteria found (page 16) shall receive an additional seventy $0.70 cents per hour for all hours paid.Night Shift Differential pay: Employees assigned to a night shift shall be paid a night shift differential for each hour actually worked on the assigned night shift. Pay rate is determined by assigned shift hours found here (page 13).Jail Supplement pay: An employee in this classification who is permanently assigned to the Central Jail/Intake/Release Center (including Correctional Medical Services), Theo Lacy Branch Jail or James Musick Facility shall receive an additional $1.50 per hour for all paid hours.Board Certification pay: Employees assigned on a regular, full-time basis in this classification, who are Board Certified, shall receive, in addition to his or her salary, the equivalent of $350 monthly. Other Additional Premium PaysThis recruitment is open to the public and will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days. This recruitment will be open on a continuous basis and will close at 11:59p.m. (PST) on the day the Countys needs are met. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This list will be used to fill current and future Clinical Psychologist II positions within the Health Care Agency, Correctional Health Services. This eligible list may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange. HEALTH CARE AGENCY The County of Orange, Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Strategy and Special Projects, Behavioral Health Services, Correctional Health Services, Medical Health Services and Public Health Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community. CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICESCorrectional Health Services (CHS) provides medical, dental, nursing, infection control, health education and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care to all adult inmates in the Countys five (5) correctional facilities and contracts with hospitals for inpatient and specialty care. CHS also provides mental health services including 24-hour emergency triage and crisis intervention, suicide prevention, treatment beds, individual and group therapy, substance abuse counseling, medication assessment and discharge planning to all adult inmates in the Countys five (5) correctional facilities.THE OPPORTUNITYThe County of Orange, Health Care Agency is seeking a licensed Clinical Psychologist to provide comprehensive diagnostic clinical mental health evaluations and participate in a psychotherapeutic program for the severely and persistently mentally ill clients within the Orange County Jail system.The Correctional Health Services (CHS) provides medical, dental, nursing, infection control, health education and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care to all adult inmates in the Countys five (5) correctional facilities and contracts with hospitals for inpatient and specialty care. The CHS also provides mental health services including 24-hour emergency triage and crisis intervention, suicide prevention, treatment beds, individual and group therapy, substance use counseling, medication assessment and discharge planning to all adult inmates in the Countys five (5) correctional facilities.For detailed information on Correctional Health Services click here.Responsibilities of the Clinical Psychologist II position will include but are not limited to:Assess clients for current level of functioning and psychiatric historyProvide psychotherapeutic interventions for individuals and groups with a wide range of psychological and substance use disordersSelect, administer, score and interpret a wide variety of objective and projective tests (i.e. intelligence, personality, cognitive, aptitude and behavioral)Conduct psychological research and analyze statistical data in relation to Adult CHS (ACHS) program outcomesParticipate in mental health quality management team to assist ACHS in program evaluation, streamlining processes and outcomes for increased effectiveness and efficiencyParticipate and provide mental health training seminars/presentations and in services didactic learning and trainingAssist in complex case analysis and provide guidance to other clinical staff regarding appropriate psychological evidence-based practicesProvide clinical supervision to Clinical Psychologist I, Doctorate Practicum Students and Interns from contracted agencies with HCA Volunteer ServicesDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIESThe ideal candidate will possess a doctoral degree in clinical psychology with at least two (2) years of post-licensure clinical experience. In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate knowledge and experience in the following competencies below:Technical Expertise and Knowledge ofTitle 15 Minimum Standards for Local Adult Facilities (California Code of Regulations - CCR), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Board of State and Community Corrections, and other local, State and Federal standards as it relates to correctional settingsJail security policies and willingness to seek consultation with supervisor if uncertainHIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) guidelinesConducting psychological testing and assessments for the purpose of diagnosis, treatment and prognoses of mentally ill clients and individuals with developmental disabilitiesGathering, evaluating and interpreting psychological and statistical dataAdministering discharge planning and providing case management for the mentally ill and substance using clientsExpertise in mental health and substance use diagnoses, symptoms and behaviorsApplying current evidence-based practices to treat mentally ill clients and to reduce relapse and recidivismAdministering latest trends and evidence-based psychological treatment and assessment protocolsConducting psychological interventions that promote health and wellness to clients servedKnowledge of Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act laws and the application of its associated mandatesConducting psychological evaluations for LPS and Murphy conservatorshipSome knowledge or exposure to the use of Electronic Health Records (EHR) systemUsing Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook proficientlyAnalysis and Critical ThinkingWorking independently in a regulatory capacity and maintaining a high level of confidentialityAnalyzing factors that contribute to overall health problems and/or recidivism (i.e., poor medication compliance, drug and alcohol problems, homelessness)Making appropriate and effective decisions impacting clients healthcareResponding efficiently to mental health emergencies throughout all jailDemonstrating a calm demeanor and providing care to client in relation to their level of psychological functioning (i.e. acute psychiatric housing)Evaluating and assessing situations and establishing appropriate clinical boundaries with clients (i.e., setting limits)Assessing and evaluating clients presenting symptoms and behaviors rapidly and accuratelyRecognizing factors that are outside of mental health that could be impacting the clients overall functioning and refer appropriately (i.e., drug or alcohol withdrawal, medical issues)Making sound decisions/judgment or taking effective actions to prevent any injury/loss of life, financial loss for the County and/or personally and any public relations issuesCommunication and CollaborationDemonstrating effective communication both orally and in writingUsing effective interviewing skills and techniques with clientsCommunicating clearly and thoroughly in discussing clinical cases and/or decisions to other healthcare staff and to other county agencies and/or stakeholders to better facilitate continuity of care and linking client to the appropriate level of careEngaging clients in discharge planning and developing a viable plan of self-care according to clients level of psychological functioningWorking effectively with law enforcement personnel within the facility, police agencies from the community, clients families, court personnel, community hospital staff, other County agencies such as Probation, Public Health Services, and hospitalsFlexibility and SafetyMaintaining a positive attitude and effectively handling stressBeing flexible and reliable to perform daily responsibilities and urgent needs of the CHS Department on a 24/7 basisBeing alert and aware of personal safety and security while providing care and/or treatment to unstable or unpredictable mentally ill clientsBeing aware of any environmental hazards while working inside and outside the jail facilityProviding compassionate care without judgment to a segment of clients that have been charged with criminal conductSPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTSIncumbents are required to pass a comprehensive background investigation prior to a formal offer and acceptance of employmentApplicants must not have felony convictions or be on any form of probationMust be able to pass and maintain background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner. Background screening includes; completing of a Personal History Form, interview with a background investigator, fingerprinting and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions, traffic violations, drug use and credit problems, employment history, professional references and education verification (i.e. degree, license, or official transcripts. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.)The Correctional facilities are a 24- hour, 7-days a week facility, incumbents must be able to work on weekends, evenings or night shift, and holidaysMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSFor detailed information on Clinical Psychologist II minimum qualifications, click here.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSWill be required to work in a locked facility with adult inmates who have multiple and complex health, social and psycho-social needs; may work with inmates who have communicable diseases and/or behavioral health issues; may be assigned to work one weekend day per week, and to work holidays as needed as the institutions are a 24 hour, 7 day a week facilities and coverage is essential. The environment can also be noisy and at times chaotic, will be exposed to profanity and/or anti-social behavior. There is a no hostage policy for the Orange County Jail.RECRUITMENT PROCESSHuman Resource Services (HRS) will screen all applications to identify qualified applicants. After screening, only those applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the next step in the selection procedures. Candidates will receive notification via e-mail of further procedures applicable to their status in the competition. Veterans Employment PreferenceThe County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.Eligible List | Score Groups: Once all assessments have been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION EMAIL NOTIFICATION:Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Claudia Curiel at (714) 834-2335 or CCuriel@ochca.com. EEO INFORMATION Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Non-Management BenefitsIn addition to the Countys standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS). Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.http://www.ocers.org/active-member-informationClick here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees. 01 The information you provide will be used to rate your qualifications for the position. Incomplete information will result in a lower rating. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing these questions. Please provide concise, descriptive, and detailed information when answering the question. If you do not have experience, please write "NONE". NOTE: See resume, See above, or copy and paste of your resume are not considered qualifying responses and will not be scored. By selecting yes below, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this application requirement. Yes No 02 Are you in possession of a valid license to practice psychology issued by the California Board of Psychology? Yes No 03 If yes, please provide your valid license number to practice psychology issued by the California Board of Psychology. If not, please write "N/A" 04 Please select the option below that describes your clinical experience 1500 hours or more of post-doctoral supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting Less than 1500 hours of post-doctoral supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting I do not have any post-doctoral supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting 05 Please select the below option that describes your experience. If you are unlicensed, please select N/A. I have two (2) or more years of post-licensure experience. I have less than two (2) years of post-licensure experience. I have no post-licensure experience. N/A 06 Bilingual skills are highly desirable. Please select the language(s) you speak fluently. Spanish Vietnamese Chinese Korean Farsi Other None of the above 07 Describe in detail your experience in discharge planning and providing case management for the mentally ill and substance abusing clients. In your response, please include the following: Your responsibilities What methods and/or strategies you utilized 08 Describe in detail any experience in specific interventions, groups or tools that you have found useful and could facilitate change for the incarcerated mentally ill population. Required Question Employer County of Orange Address 400 W CIVIC CENTER DRIVE Santa Ana, California, 92701 Phone 714-834-2555 Website https://hrs.ocgov.com