Neuropsychologist (Senior Psychologist, Specialist)- CPAS
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- Location
- San Luis Obispo County or Atascadero or San Luis Obispo or Paso Robles
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- $108,924 - $167,244/yr
- Clearance
- Other
- Posted
- 4 days ago
- Apply on
- calcareers.ca.gov
About this role
Job Description and Duties
This advertisement is posted "Until Filled". Application review dates are as follows:
- 9/22/26
- 10/6/26
- 10/20/26
Under the direction of the Chief Psychologist and Senior Psychologist- Supervisor, the Senior Psychologist Specialist, Neuropsychologist provides support and consultation to unit-based psychologists and other clinicians in the Department of State Hospitals system at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH). Neuropsychologists also have the opportunity to contribute to the pre-doctoral internship program and other departments or programs in the hospital.
The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties, but not limited to:
- Provide centralized, hospital-wide neuropsychological assessment of patients by referral from treatment teams and unit psychologists.
- Medical chart reviews, clinical neuropsychological patient interviews.
- Diagnose neuropsychological impairment, develop and recommend patient-specific clinical management interventions.
- Communicate neuropsychological evaluation results via written and, as needed, via oral reports.
- Continually assess neuropsychological instruments.
- Consultation regarding neuropsychological evaluations and/or rehabilitation.
- Provide assessment support and consultation.
- Provide consultation to Psychology Department, hospital administration, and other staff regarding the functioning of the Neuropsychology Service.
- Provide cognitive remediation treatment / training for patients either in one-on-one or group setting.
- The Senior Psychologist Specialist in Neuropsychology will provide advanced training in the selection, administration and interpretation of neuropsychological assessment procedures and other neuropsychological issues as requested.
- Assist with development of aggregate databases for neuropsychological assessment and cognitive screening data.
Eligibility: To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications.
If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.
Click here to take the Senior Psychologist- Specialist Examination
Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
- This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).
- Telework and/or alternate work schedules may be available for this position once required training has been completed within selected timeframes established by the department.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
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 Medical Staff of Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero requires Senior Psychologist (Specialist) candidates meet the Medical Staff criteria for privileging set forth in the facility bylaws.
The State of California hiring process includes two separate steps, taking an exam and applying for a job vacancy. Contact [email protected] for guidance through these steps.
For applicants currently completing their postdoctoral fellowship: submit your application as instructed below. You will complete the exam after the application process. Contact [email protected] and she can explain the timeline, and if your training differs, to see if you meet the hospital’s credentialing requirements. Applicants completing postdoctoral fellowships are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the completion of their postdoc program. At the discretion of the hiring authority, start dates for selected candidates may be coordinated with the end of postdoc training.
For applicants who have completed their postdoctoral fellowship in Neuropsychology, you may take the exam when it is available and submit your application.
Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until FilledWho May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Other - You MUST include a formal letter of interest outlining your experience and qualifications for this position
- Other - You MUST include a copy of your current CV that includes months and years of experience.
- Other - You MUST include two (2) sample Neuropsychological Assessment reports that were written within the past two years.
- Other - You MUST include a copy of your graduate diploma with your application.
Desirable Qualifications
- Competitive applicants will have postdoctoral training and experience conducting neuropsychological assessments. Relevant experiences may include evaluations and consultative feedback for patients with a range of neurological conditions and/or who are severely mentally ill and being treated in acute inpatient and/or forensic settings.
- The ability to conduct culturally informed neuropsychological assessments is highly desirable.
- Experience with cognitive remediation and/or with patients in forensic contexts is desirable but not required.
- Spanish Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Completion of an earned doctorate in clinical psychology.
- Completion of a two-year, formal postdoctoral residency in clinical neuropsychology.
- Applicants from diverse backgrounds, particularly those who are fluent in and can conduct evaluations in Spanish, are strongly encouraged to apply.
It is recommended that the candidate possess a valid Psychologist license in the State of California. Unlicensed candidate may be appointed but must secure a license within four (4) years and may be waived for an additional year, but not to exceed five (5) years.
Benefits
- Medical Benefits (health, dental, and vision)
- Work life balance (some positions qualify for flexible work hours and schedules, and a minimum of 10 days of paid leave annually – specific accrual rates can be found here)
- Paid Holidays and leave (family medical leave, military leave, etc)
- Defined benefit retirement program with CalPERS
- Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
- School loan forgiveness under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Commute Program
- Employee Wellness Program (discounts to health clubs)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
- ScholarShare (college savings account)
- On-the-job training and professional development
- Most positions qualify for annual raises until you reach the maximum salary for that position, subject to meeting performance standards
These webpages are intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base, and length of appointment.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Pearl Melena
(805) 468-2007
[email protected]
Additional Information
- Please note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
- Applications postmarked on the final filing date will be accepted.
- Applications will be screened and only the most competitive will be offered an interview.
- Selected candidates will be required to submit to a criminal history review utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.
- This position requires candidates to pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.
- This position requires candidates to take and pass a drug screening test. You will be required to take and pass the drug screening test prior to being hired.
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.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.