ABOUT COALINGA STATE HOSPITAL

California's newest state mental helath hospital and the first constructed in more than a half century was deicated on August 24, 2005.  Federal, State, and local dignitaries touted the facility as a leading example for mental health service delivery for challenging populations as well as an economic engine for the Central Valley.  Coalinga State Hospital began treating patients- mostly sexually violent predators who were transferred from sister facility, Atascadero State Hospital, in early September 2005.

 

 

LOCATION

The City of Coalinga is located at the edge of the Coastal Mountain Range in the heart of California.  It is located 10 miles west of Interstate 5.  It is located halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco and sixty miles southwest of Fresno, California's sixth largest city.  The beach communities of Monterey, Morro Bay and Pismo Beach and within easy driving distance as are the Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National Parks.

This small, rural community of approximately 16,000 people is an ideal location in which to settle and escape the traffic and congestion found in the larger cities of California.  Our facility enjoys strong and enthusiastic support of a progressive and familt friendly community.

 

Our quaint community is waiting to welcome you to its affordable living with home prices starting in the high $100,000s and rentals as low as $450 per month.

 

BENEFITS

 

We offer CalPERS retirement and health benefits!  A general overview of some of the benefits State employees may be eligible to receive:

  • Salary- Merit Salary adjustments is a yearly step increase until the maximum salary of the classification is reached.
  • Health/Dental- Several plans to chose from.  Coverage is for employee and eligible dependents.
  • Vision- Vision Service Plan coverage provides for an annual eye exam and one pair of glasses each calendar year.
  • Holidays- Receive pay for 13 State holidays observed during the year.  One personal holiday credit is also earned each fiscal year.
  • Savings Plus- A long term savings program designed to supplement employee retirement income.  Employees may enroll in the Deferred Compensation Plan or the 401K.
  • Direct Deposit- Employees may forward payroll warrants electronically to their financial institution.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- The EAP provides services such as confidential counseling for self and family members, and financial and legal advice.

 

 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Persons in these specialty classes apply psychological knowledge and techniques to the problems of mental and developmental disabilities in children, adolescents and adults; 

  • Conduct various forms of group and individual therapy, including behavior modification and psychotherapy;
  • Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests;
  • Consult with medical personnel regarding patient status;
  • Evaluate and report on current and new programs;
  • Participate in staff, and professional meetings;
  • Serve as consultants to other agencies and groups;
  • Initiate, design, collaborate and report on psychological research or program evaluation;
  • May work with community groups to develop supportive resources and conduct mental health education; may participate in training programs for other staff and volunteers; may participate in interviews for the selection of personnel; may write articles for publication; and may compile and analyze statistics.

This consolidated class series is distinguished from the nonlicense Psychologist (Variuos Specialties) consolidated class series by the fact that it is only used in a helth facility, or in other settings where possession of a valid license as a Psychologist is legally required.

 

While all Psychologists in health facilities will be involved in a wide range of psychological services, staff assignments will differ among five specialties in both lind and emphasis:

  1. Clinical - The pschological aspects of mental disability, its alleviation, change, and study.
  2. Counseling - Rehabilitation and the occupational and environmental aspects of adaptation and adjustment.
  3. Educational - Learning and achievement and the psychological aspects of training, remedial, and special education.
  4. Experimental - The application of research techniques for the scientific study and control of maladaptive and disturbed behavior.
  5. Social - The impact of community and social forces on behavior and adjustment, social interaction and group process.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
 Possession of scientific and professional integrity, emotional stability, patience, alertness, and tact.

 

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

(With particular reference to their specialty) psychological theories and research; principles, techniques, and problems in developing and coordinating a specialized psychological treatment program; principles, techniques and trends in psychology with particular reference to normal and disordered behavior, human development, motivation, personality, learning, individual differences, adaptation and social interaction; methods for the assessment and modification of human behavior; characteristics and social aspects of mental disorders and retardation; research methodology and program evaluation; institutional and social process, group dynamics; functions of psychologists in various mental health services; current trends in the field of mental health; professional training; community organization and allied  professional services.

 

ABILITY TO:

Plan, organize, and work in a specialized psychological treatment program involving members of other treatment disciplines; provide professional consultation and program leadership; teach and participate in professional training; recognize situations requiring the creative application of technical skills; develop and evaluate creative approaches to the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of mental disabilities to the conduct of research, and to the development and direction of a psychological program; plan, organize, and conduct research, data analysis and program evaluation; conduct assessment and psychological treatment procedures; secure the cooperation of professional and lay groups; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; and speak and write effectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Company: Coalinga State Hospital
Employment Type: Full-Time
Relocation Covered: True
Contact: Shayna Lopez
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Education Required: Graduate Degree
Experience Required: At least 1 year(s)
Travel Required: None
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