CONSULTING PSYCHOLOGIST

Final Filing Date: 10/21/2026 Under the direction of the Senior Psychologist Supervisor (Assistant Chief Psychologist), the Consulting Psychologist (CP) serves as a member of the Independent Placement Panel (IPP) team, to provide forensic community placement evaluations, expert testimony, and consultation. Must pass Live Scan (fingerprint) background check from Department of Justice (DOJ). You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions: The majority of this position may be performed via telework from any county and/or flexible scheduling in accordance with DSH PD 5338. Although the ability may be granted, incumbent must be available to report to in-person mandated trainings and essential meetings. Travel is required approximately up to 10% of the time. Minimum Requirements CONSULTING PSYCHOLOGIST $11,904.00 - $14,290.00U New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 1

Work Location: United States Telework: Telework

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information Department of State Hospitals 1215 O Street, MS 17 Sacramento, CA 95814 DSH-Sacramento has moved into a modern, sustainable and innovative office building located at 1215 "O" Street, Sacramento, California. Some of the amenities of the building include the following: First-floor retail space (separate access from 12th Street) Café with multiple vendors available to the public Outdoor seating with pedestrian walkways Large, shared conference room on the first floor with a maximum capacity of 162 individuals An employee fitness center with a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights Plaza area with a kitchenette on each floor More conference rooms and collaborative working spaces available throughout the building – small, medium and large Mobile computer equipment, cloud-based technology and Wi-Fi for all staff Shared Terrace space on the 10th floor with indoor/outdoor seating and views of the Capitol

The position: (s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. Desirable Qualifications Independently evaluate Department of State Hospitals (DSH) and CONREP patients referred as potential candidates for step-down placement from CONREP’s statewide using a standardized forensic assessment protocol established by DSH to determine if individuals can be safely and effectively treated in locked step-down or community treatment settings. Possess specialized knowledge and experience in the field of forensic psychology and forensic evaluations, an understanding of relevant research literature, and an understanding of violence risk assessment applied to these populations. Possess a working knowledge of CONREP’s, locked and community step-down continuum programs, DSH’s developing system of community treatment programs and resources available. Prepare and testify in court proceedings as required by the courts. Collaborate with the referring CONREP’s Community Program Directors (CPD), DSH forensic evaluators, and DSH treatment teams to gather case specific information; Review all necessary records and documents needed for the IPP evaluations. Conduct in-person evaluations and attend in-person site visits statewide as operationally needed.

Benefits: Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Benefits include: Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, 11 Paid State Holidays, one (1), eight (8) hours, Paid Personal Holiday and two (2), (16) hours, Paid Professional Development Days (PDD) per fiscal year; excellent Health, Vision and Dental insurance plans; Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; Alternate Workweek Schedules and Flextime; and, enrollment in the CalPERS retirement system. Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov 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: Office of Human Rights (916) 573-2727 dsh.eeo@dsh.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Required Application Package Documents 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 required and must be included. Other - Copy of an earned Doctorate Degree in Psychology from an educational institution meeting the criteria of Section 2914 of the Medical Board of California's Business and Professions Code. Statement of Qualifications - Please see the Statement of Qualifications section at the bottom of this job advertisement for more details. Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ, as requested (i.e. respond to questions as ked). may be disqualified. Statement of Qualifications A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your application. The SOQ must be 11-point Arial font and single-spaced. Please limit SOQ responses to 1-page total. SOQs will be evaluated based on the content and writing ability, using standardized rating criteria. All information in the SOQ is subject to verification. Competitive applicants will be invited to attend an interview. Please write your SOQ to address the following questions: D describe your history conducting Community Placement