SUPERVISING PSYCHOLOGIST

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

b8712E

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from everyone.

WHEN TO APPLY

We will be accepting online applications from June 2, 2026-Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

Why work for us?
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

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Essential Job Functions

Plans, assigns, directs, supervises, and coordinates the work of multidisciplinary professional staff providing mental health treatment services, social and rehabilitation services, and consultation and education services to clients, public and private agencies, and the community.

Provides guidance to subordinate staff on department philosophy, clinical methodology and practices, program goals and objectives, and policies and procedures through casework meetings and work review; assists and participates in the development, coordination, and implementation of in-service training and staff development programs.
Evaluates the overall activities of the work unit including methods and techniques for effectiveness and consistency with program and services goals and objectives; recommends and implements changes in program, policies, and procedures.

Works with public, private, and other community organizations providing health or human services such as rehabilitation and housing to mentally and emotionally disturbed individuals, in order to gain and ensure cooperation in achieving program goals and objectives; participates in mental health conferences.

Assists the clinical program manager in the design and development of programs and effective strategies that demonstrate positive outcomes for various populations, including those that have been historically underserved or inappropriately served as a result of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, and other factors.

Leads in the selection of new professional personnel in psychology, including trainees and psychology interns.

Supervises psychological testing programs and evaluative research relevant to the functions of the mental health program or clinic.

Functions independently in providing mental health consultation and education, individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and other psychological services.

Participates in the supervision and routine operations of a program or clinic as needed.

Provides testimony before courts of law regarding results of psychological evaluations, as appropriate.

Intervenes with clients to enhance their ability to fully participate in treatment, including defining treatment goals and designing intervention strategies that support recovery and resiliency as needed.

Participates in regional or countywide needs assessment, prevention and early intervention, and program planning, development, and evaluation activities as needed.

Serves as mentor to psychologist trainees or psychology interns as needed.

Click on the link Supervising Psychologist for complete details of this classification.

Requirements

Requirements to Qualify:
A doctorate degree from an accredited university with specialization in psychology, education with the field of specialization in counseling psychology, or in a discipline deemed equivalent by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology - AND - Two years of licensed experience in the application of psychological techniques in a mental health setting.

License:
A License to practice as a Psychologist issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology.

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.

Special Requirement Information:

To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within seven (7) days from the day of filing application. Please submit documentation to Exams@dmh.lacounty.gov and be sure to reference your full name and examination title on the subject line of your email. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or send to the Examinations Unit at their email address. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf

Withholds will not be accepted. All requirements must be met at time of filing
Desirable Qualifications:
Additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements.

Additional Information

Examination Content:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information and supplemental questionnaire , weighted 100%. Additional credit will be given for experience beyond the Minimum Requirements. Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the list.

Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, holidays or weekends.

Past and present mental health clients and family members are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility and Vacancy Information:
Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of 12 months. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur.
Application and filing information:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
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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. We are 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.

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

All applicants are required to file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.
Department Contact Name: Antonio Estrada
Department Contact Phone: (213) 972-7034
Department Contact Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

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