CHIEF, PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

Position/Program Information

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

WHEN TO APPLY:

We will begin accepting online applications on Wednesday , May 22 , 2024, at 8:00 a.m. (PT).

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job Opportunity

EXAM NUMBER

K8703A-R

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Essential Job Functions

What are some of the responsibilities of the Chief, Psychological Services at Department of Human Resources?

• Manages the Counseling and Evaluation section’s staff (e.g., Clinical Psychologists, Supervising Psychologists, Psychiatric Social Workers) by establishing performance requirements and personal development targets.
• Oversees the performance of Fitness-For-Duty evaluations, pre-employment psychological evaluations, as well as appeal evaluations at the Countywide level by providing guidance to the Clinical Psychologists in determining the purpose and scope of the evaluation, selecting the appropriate assessment tools and methods to address the relevant type of evaluation, gathering relevant information, interpreting the results of psychological assessments, and preparing a report summarizing the findings.
• Oversees the operations of the Los Angeles County’s Employee Assistance Program by providing guidance to the clinicians in addressing issues that are presented by employees seeking counseling and providing psychoeducation Countywide to employees.
• Develops and revises policies, plans, and procedures as it relates to the functions and evaluations conducted by the Counseling and Evaluation section of the Human Resources Department.
• Serves as a Subject-Matter Expert in a variety of settings (e.g., court, Civil Service Commission hearings), more specifically to provide testimonies, by appearing in court; serving as the main contact person for internal/external Counsels; and working with other County departments in order to provide support mitigating organizational changes.
• Provides trainings on risk assessment, psychological Fitness-For-Duty evaluations, and trainings Countywide to various audiences by developing training materials; conducting in-person meetings in order to offer guidance for the well-being of the workforce.

Requirements

What do you need to qualify for this position?

In order to be considered, individuals must satisfy the requirements listed below.

• A Doctorate* from an APA accredited college or university with specialization in a field of clinical psychology. -AND-
• Five years' post-licensure professional experience in the application of psychological techniques as well as psychological evaluations/assessments, three years' of which must have included experience in developing, implementing and supervising a psychological program.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
A License* to practice as a Clinical Psychologist issued by the CA Board of Psychology. Must be compliant with POST (California Peace Officer Standards and Training) CPE requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*In order to receive credit for the Doctorate and license, a legible copy of the license, and official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows degree has been conferred and the area of specialization must be submitted with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. Note: Foreign studies must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. (See Accreditation Information under Employment Information).

A current Curriculum Vitae (CV) must be submitted as part of the application process. Failure to submit a CV may result in disqualification of your application.

WITHHOLD INFORMATION:

No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met and indicated on the application by the last day of filing.

ENDORSEMENT OF COUNTY QUALIFICATIONS:

County employees who wish to meet the requirements using out-of-class experience must provide official documentation such as additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus, or reclassification study from CEO Classification with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held one of the positions above/ or a position deemed to be at equivalent level. Out-of-class duties should be accurately described in the application work history, and questionable experience will be verified through the departmental HR Manager when necessary.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
2 - Light. This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Additional Information

Our Assessment Process:
This examination will consist of a n evaluation of training and experience weighted 100% covering:

• Experience supervising clinical staff
• Experience conducting pre-employment psychological evaluations, independent/second opinion evaluations, and Fitness for Duty evaluations
• Experience providing presentations or formal trainings
• Experience managing contracts

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.

Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to your e-mail address. Test scores cannot be given over the telephone.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible register will be used to fill a vacancy within the Department of Human Resources.

AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any

HOW TO APPLY:


Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application BEFORE 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline. You may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements as listed on this job posting. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

Important: Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified.
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ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.
Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name: Yendy Rodriguez
Department Contact Phone: (213) 393-2972
Department Contact Email: yrodriguez@hr.lacounty.gov

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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