Psychology Training Director

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 supervsion of the Cheif 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:

1. Experience in a clinical supervisory role overseeing psychological services.
2. Experience with program development and oversight.
3. Board certification (any specialty).
4. Teaching experience within the field of psychology.
5. 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).

In order to gain list eligibility and be appointed to the Sr. Psychologist (Supv) classification, please follow the link below to the exam bulletin. Failure to take the exam will result in your application not moving forward in our process. Please follow the directions carefully:

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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.

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.

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination/ Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account. Please reference Job Control # (518405) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Complete Application Packages (including your STD. 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at . Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from [email protected] . It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

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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 ethi cal standards, professional psychology practices, and forensic mental health care.

Benefits

Please review the 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.

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 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.
• Statement of Qualifications - Applicants are required to submit with their completed state application (STD 678) and a Statement of Qualifications (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:
  1. Experience in a clinical supervisory role overseeing psychological services.
  2. Experience with program development and oversight.
  3. Board certification (any specialty).
  4. Teaching experience within the field of psychology.
  5. Experi ence conducting psychological research and ability to develop and maintain a research program that produces trainee-led projects suitable for peer-reviewed publication.
• Other -

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