Senior Clinical Psychologist – County of San Diego
Are you looking for a rewarding career in mental health? Government Jobz is proud to announce a new opening for a Senior Clinical Psychologist with the County of San Diego Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA).
Future Increases: 5.57% in June 2026 and 5.07% in June 2027.
This is a regular, full-time position located in San Diego, CA. At Government Jobz, we help you find stable public sector roles that offer competitive pay and excellent benefits.
Available Vacancies
- Juvenile Forensic Services: Providing psychological assessments and crisis intervention for youth in detention facilities.
- Child Welfare Services: Supporting social workers and providing guidance on mental health and secondary traumatic stress.
- Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Facility: Handling complex medical-psychiatric cases, individual therapy, and supervising social work staff.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
To apply through Government Jobz, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Licensure: Valid California License as a Psychologist (or eligible to obtain within 2 years).
- Education: Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical, community, or educational psychology from an accredited university.
- Experience: 4 years of post-doctoral experience in mental health, forensic, or correctional settings.
- NPI: A valid National Provider Identification Number is required at the time of hire.
Hiring Process & Benefits
The County of San Diego utilizes Blind Applicant Screening to ensure a fair and diverse workforce by removing personal identifiers like race and age during the initial review. As a premier resource for public employment, Government Jobz highlights that this position is also eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Selected candidates will undergo a background check, fingerprinting, and medical screening. If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for Veteran’s Preference Credits.
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