Clinical Psychologist I/II
Shasta CountyAbout the role
Posting number: 379-380_HHSA_BHSS_010326
Department: Health & Human Services Agency - Behavioral Health & Social Services
Job classification: Clinical Psychologist I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Health Services, Mental Health, Medical
Summary
THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
BRANCH OF THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
SKILLS OR EXPERIENCES LISTED UNDER THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
STATEMENT MAY ALSO BE USED TO SCREEN APPLICATIONS
SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENT” SECTION REGARDING
POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE
RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED
FINAL FILING DATE: CONTINUOUS
SALARY INFORMATION
Clinical Psychologist I: $6,490 - $8,283 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $37.44- $47.79 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
Clinical Psychologist II: $7,155 - $9,133 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $41.28 - $52.69 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
BENEFITS
- Sign on Bonus: Bonuses are paid in two installments - $7,500 paid at first paycheck and $7,500 paid after 1 year evaluation period. (The employee may choose to defer receipt of the $15,000 to the end of the fully served retention period without any repayment obligation).
- Holidays: 12 days per year plus one additional floating holiday.
- Vacation: 10 days first 3 years; 15 days 4-9 years; 17 days 10-15 years; 20 days 16 years and thereafter.
- Sick Leave: 12 days per year with a generous pro rata payoff at termination after at least 5 years.
- Retirement: CalPERS, coordinated with Social Security.
- Insurance: Medical and dental plan, with the County paying for most of the employee and a portion of the dependent cost; a vision plan, a fully paid life insurance policy and long-term disability plan.
- Other: Deferred Compensation plan and IRC Section 125 plan
These positions are in the United Public Employees of California – Professional bargaining unit. Please refer to the applicable bargaining unit labor agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) for potential future salary increases: Shasta County Labor Agreements
ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) partners with the community to protect and improve the health and wellbeing of Shasta County residents. HHSA is organized into four branches: Behavioral Health & Social Services, Public Health, Economic Mobility, and a centralized Administration Services. HHSA promotes optimal health for all. The frail, the abused, the mentally ill, and those without resources look to HHSA for services and resources to meet their basic needs, and to protect their health and safety.
The Behavioral Health & Social Services Branch is dedicated to improving the well-being of our community through comprehensive mental health services and essential social services to adults, children, and families. By integrating both behavioral health and social support services, we strive to build a healthier community by ensuring individuals have the resources they need to achieve stability and wholeness.
Children’s Services encompass the services that help ensure children’s mental and physical well-being are protected and safe. The Child Welfare division of the branch investigates alleged abuse and neglect of children, and it licenses foster and adoptive homes for children who are experiencing traumatic events in their lives such as the removal from their caregiver due to alleged abuse and neglec
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