SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY) (SUPERVISOR)

Department of State Hospitals

Job Description and Duties
Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department, is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Full-time Senior Psychologist Supervisor position. The vacancy exists in the Psychology Department and is under the supervision of the Chief of Psychology.

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Psychology Training Director. Under general direction and supervision of the Chief of Psychology, the Psychology Training Director is responsible for the overall development, coordination, and oversight of the hospital’s psychology training program, serving unlicensed practicum students, clinical psychology interns, and postdoctoral fellows. This role ensures that all training activities align with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practices in forensic mental health. The Director provides leadership in curriculum design, clinical supervision, and competency evaluation, while fostering a structured and supportive learning environment. In collaboration with multidisciplinary staff, the incumbent promotes the integration of ethical practice, cultural competence, and forensic expertise, preparing trainees to deliver high-quality psychological services within a secured treatment setting.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ):
Applicants are required to submit with their completed state application (STD 678) and a SOQ. The SOQ should not exceed three pages, detailing how your education, training, and professional experiences address the following experience and desirable qualifications of the Psychology Training Director position. The SOQ may be used to pre-screen the most qualified candidates to participate in the hiring interview and/or may be scored as part of the hiring interview process. At a minimum, the statement must clearly demonstrate:

• Experience in a clinical supervisory role overseeing psychological services.
• Experience with program development and oversight.
• Board certification (any specialty).
• Teaching experience within the field of psychology.
• Experience conducting psychological research and ability to develop and maintain a research program that produces trainee-led projects suitable for peer-reviewed publication.

Please include a copy of your Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Working Conditions
Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.

Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-518405

Position #(s):
502-601-9831-XXX

Working Title:
Psychology Training Director

Classification:
SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY) (SUPERVISOR)

# of Positions:
1

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Patton

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• 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.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Psychologist License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Prior experience in a forensic hospital or similar secure treatment environment.
• Experience with high-risk, violent, or treatment-resistant patient populations.
• Familiarity with forensic evaluations, risk assessment, and behavioral management in institutional settings.
• Advanced clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong research and teaching skills.
• Ability to manage complex clinical and administrative responsibilities in a high-security environment.
• Thorough knowledge of ethical standards, professional psychology practices, and forensic mental health care.

Benefits
Please review the Benefits Summary that may also be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find information on the benefits afforded by membership in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act, and salary ranges and a summary of the Senior Psychologist (Supervisor) classification.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.