Contra Costa Health is currently looking to fill 4 part-time Clinical Psychologist Positions in a variety of county programs which include Detention Health, the Conservatorship/Guardianship Program, and/or Adult Outpatient Behavioral Health County Clinics. The positions serve an adult population and may involve supervision of adult evidence-based practices and/or neuropsychological assessment, depending on assignment and expertise.
Working as a psychologist in the Contra Costa Behavioral Health system offers the rare chance to do deeply meaningful clinical work while actively shaping a large and complex public system at a moment of unprecedented transformation. You’re not just treating symptoms—you’re serving richly diverse communities across the county, addressing real gaps in access, equity, and cultural responsiveness. You work alongside multidisciplinary teams who are genuinely committed to recovery-oriented care, early intervention, and integrated service delivery.
For someone who values high-quality training, supervision, and the integrity of good clinical practice, this system gives you room to lead in ways that matter: developing programs, mentoring new providers, strengthening clinical pathways, elevating evidence-based and culturally grounded interventions, and building the operational and training infrastructure that allows teams to function well. Contra Costa is the kind of environment where your clinical expertise, systems thinking, and collaborative leadership aren’t just welcomed—they are essential to the county’s mission and future direction.
Here, your work has layers of impact: you support individual clients, you elevate the skills and confidence of the workforce, and you contribute to shaping a more equitable, effective, and resilient behavioral health system. It’s challenging work, but if you want to make a difference at scale, this is exactly the kind of system where you can.
We are looking for someone who:
Has integrity
Is flexible
Is optimistic
Is humble
Is compassionate
Is intelligent
Is analytical
What you will typically be responsible for:
Provide evidence-based psychological assessment (neuropsychological assessment experience preferred), diagnosis, and treatment to adults.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and carry out coordinated, client-centered treatment plans.
Conduct suicide and violence risk assessments and support clinical decision-making related to safety planning, crisis response, and level of care.
Deliver clinical supervision and consultation to trainees and unlicensed clinicians in accordance with California licensure and training requirements.
Ensure high-quality clinical documentation and compliance with Medi-Cal, county, and program standards.
Contribute to program improvement, implementation of evidence-based practices, and system-level behavioral health initiatives.
Participate in multidisciplinary case consultation.
Provide care using a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and equity-focused approach.
A few reasons why you might love this job:
Do work that truly matters.
Practice psychology with depth and integrity.
Be part of a strong multidisciplinary team.
Use your expertise beyond the therapy room.
Engage in meaningful system transformation.
A few challenges you might face in this job:
High clinical complexity.
Balancing clinical care with system requirements.
Navigating limited resources.
Change and transformation.
Complex coordination across systems.
Competencies Required:
Analyzing & InterpretingData : Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
Critical Thinking : Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
Legal & Regulatory Navigation : Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
Professional Integrity & Ethics : Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
Oral Communication : Engagingeffectively in dialogue
Presentation Skill : Formally deliveringinformation to groups
Writing : Communicating effectively in writing
Building & Maintaining Relationships : Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
Group Facilitation : Enabling constructive andproductive group interaction
Teamwork : Collaborating with others toachieve shared goals
Valuing Diversity : Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
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The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months.
License Required:
1) Possession of a Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license will be accepted during the application process.
2) Possession of a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology.
Education:
Possession of a Doctorate Degree (Ph.D or Psy. D) in Psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited educational institution.
Experience:
One (1) year of full-time, or its equivalent, experience providing psychological and behavioral health services in a medical setting or specialty behavioral health unit. This one (1) year may include pre or postdoctoral experience.
Additional Requirement:
For positions allocated to Hospital and Health Centers, clinical psychologists shall be credentialed and privileged by Medical Staff Credentials Committee.
For positions allocated to Behavioral Health Services, clinical psychologists shall be credentialed and privileged by Behavioral Health Services Provider Services.
Application Filing and Evaluation : Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application, applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
Training and Experience Evaluation: Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience evaluated. The responses to the supplemental questions, at the time of filing, will be evaluated to determine each candidate's relevant education, training, and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%).
The examination steps noted above may be changed in accordance with the County’s Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.
For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel Recruitment Team at Exams@cchealth.org. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.
CONVICTION HISTORY
After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
