Clinical Psychologist – County Adult Assistance Program (CAAP)- San Francisco Human Services Agency (2574) – (150306)

Company Description

AMENDED AND EXTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

This announcement has been amended and extended to reflect changes with the Job Announcement deadline. Applicants who already applied under Recruitment TPV-2574-150306 during the filing period September 4, 2024 to October 1, 2024 need not reapply and will be included in the applicant pool.

9 / 17 / 2024 : Extended application deadline to October 1, 2024

10 / 1 / 2024 : Extended application deadline to October 16, 2024

Exam Type : Temporary Provisional (TPV)

Fill Type : Temporary provisional (TPV) appointee must participate and be successful in a Civil Service Examination process for this classification and be selected through an open competitive process in order to be considered for a permanent appointment.

Provisional appointments may not exceed three (3) years. Per CSC Rule 114, Article I, Sec. Opening September 4, 2024

• Application Deadline September 17, 2024; October 1, 2024; October 16, Yearly;
• List ID : TPV-2574-150306; REF43994O

Language Special Condition Bilingual Proficiency :

There are currently two (2) vacancies. One of the vacancies requires bilingual proficiency in Chinese (Cantonese); the other position is generic (English only).

Both oral and written proficiency are required.

Only those eligible candidates who pass the bilingual proficiency test in both written and oral will be considered for the bilingual position.

Applicants must indicate on the online application the language(s) in which they claim proficiency.

WHO WE ARE

At the San Francisco Human Services Agency, we believe in a San Francisco where everyone has the opportunity and support to achieve their full potential.

We are comprised of the Department of Benefits and Family Support, and the Department of Disability and Aging Services, and are united by our commitment to deliver essential services that support and protect people, families, and communities.

From financial, nutritional and employment support to child and adult protective services, health care coverage, affordable childcare, and in-home services for older adults and persons with disabilities, our team lends support for all in need.

Our Commitment to Racial Equity

As we work towards our vision of an inclusive San Francisco, we embrace our responsibility to root out systemic racism by creating services and a workforce which reflect the lived experiences and strengths of the people we serve.

We are committed to fostering a work environment where our differences are celebrated and everyone has what they need to thrive no matter their race, age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or country of origin.

to learn more about what this commitment looks like in action.

Job Description

The County Adult Assistance Program 2574 Clinical Psychologist is responsible for conducting professional-level work in assessing CalWORKS and CAAP clients to identify and document disabling mental health conditions and associated functional limitations that enable them to qualify for Social Security Benefits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job class and are not intended to be an inclusive list;

may include additional duties as assigned.

• Conducts screening and assessment of Clients with mental health related complaints, collateral interviews with primary care and behavioral health staff and medical records review to support clients' application for Social Security Benefits.
• Selects, administers, scores and interprets appropriate psychological tests of intelligence, personality, aptitude, achievement, interest and other specialized areas and conducts diagnostic clinical interviews with emotionally disturbed, mentally ill, chemically dependent and intellectually disabled adults to assess their impairments to provide medical evidence in support of clients' application for Social Security Benefits as needed.
• Prepares psychological reports presenting diagnostic findings, interview findings, functional assessments, clinical evaluations, and recommendations for the Clients' SSI eligibility.
• Reviews and evaluates psychological, psychiatric and / or neuropsychological data and case material.
• Provides education, consultation and information to community providers, and CAAP's multidisciplinary team on adult adjustment problems, mental illness, chemical dependence, culturally relevant services, and other topics related to SSI eligibility.
• The CAAP psychologist may supervise psychology interns and subordinate clinical staff not including class 2574 Clinical Psychologist;

conduct staff training programs both within the clinic or unit and for line agency personnel.

Qualifications

License and Certification : Possession of a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology as defined in Chapter of the Business and Professions Code;

Psychologist Licensing Law, Sections 2900-2903, 2914.

Please note : With your application, please attach a copy of your valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Boards of Psychology

Language Special Condition Bilingual Proficiency :

There are currently two (2) vacancies. One of the vacancies requires bilingual proficiency in Chinese (Cantonese); the other position is generic (English only).

Both oral and written proficiency are required.

Only those eligible candidates who pass the bilingual proficiency test in both written and oral will be considered for the bilingual position.

Applicants must indicate on the online application the language(s) in which they claim proficiency.

VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE AND / OR EDUCATION :

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at

Note : Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline.

Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

Selection Procedures :

The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate qualifications of candidates.

If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs to the Department will be invited to the interview.

Note : Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process.

Additional Information

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco

How to Apply

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit and begin the application process.

Select the I’m Interested button and follow instructions on the screen

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date.

Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses and will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file.

Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.