SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY) (SPECIALIST)

Job Description and Duties

DSH-Napa is currently accepting applications for a permanent full-time Senior Psychologist Specialist, Neuropsychologist.

This position offers a 50% telework option (i.e., half of your work week can be completed remotely).

Desirable Qualifications for applicants include :

1) Completion of an earned doctorate in clinical psychology or neuropsychology.

2) Completion of two years of formal Neuropsychology training. (i.e., completion of a two-year, post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology or a one-year, full time pre-doctoral internship in neuropsychology and a one year post-doctoral internship or fellowship in neuropsychology).

3) Applicants from diverse backgrounds, particularly those who are fluent in and can conduct evaluations in Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply.

Note : It is recommended that the candidate possess a Psychologist license in the State of California. Unlicensed candidate may be appointed but must secure a license within 3 years and may be waived for an additional year but not to exceed 5 years.

Special Request for Work Sample : Please attach a redacted copy of one of your neuropsychological assessment reports along with your application.

Competitive applicants will have experience conducting neuropsychological assessment evaluations with people who are severely mentally ill and being treated in acute inpatient and / or forensic settings.

The ability to conduct culturally informed neuropsychological assessments with traumatized and / or marginalized minority populations and the ability to provide consultative feedback to unit staff is highly desirable.

For more information, please e-mail at If interested, please submit your STD 678 state application to the Human Resources / Examination / Hiring Unit Wilkins Cottage.

To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required :

• You must complete the STD 678 Employment Application in its entirety and include, "Senior Psychologist (Specialist) - Neuropsychologist JC - 425670 in the Job Title(s) section of the application.
• Duties Performed and Supervisor’s name and Contact information must be completed on the STD 678 - Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD 678
• Attach a copy of proof of degree or transcript

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Special Requirements

• 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.

To be considered for employment, you must first establish eligibility by successfully passing the examination. Below is the link of the examination bulletin.

Please read in its entirety and follow the How to Apply Section on page 2.Contact Information for this exam is on page 6 of the exam bulletin.

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