CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST II

Clinical Psychologist Ii (Non-competitive)

When to Apply

We will be accepting online applications starting Tuesday June 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM (PT) – Continuous. This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

EXAM NUMBER: b8697N

WHO MAY APPLY: We welcome applications from everyone

Minimum Requirements

Training and Experience

A Doctorate from an accredited college or university in psychology, educational psychology, education with the field of specialization in counseling psychology, or in a discipline deemed equivalent by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology.

License

A license to practice as a psychologist issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology.

Special information

To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database.

• We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
• NOTE: if you are unable to attach the required documents with your application online, you may e-mail them to within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. In the "Subject" of the e-mail please type the Exam Number and Exam Title.

Physical class

Physical Class II – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

This is a non-competitive examination

This opportunity is considered non-competitive, meaning you will only need to meet the requirements. If you do, we will put you on a list with everyone who qualifies and use this list to fill vacancies as they occur.

Eligibility and Vacancy Information

• The names of qualifying candidates will be added to the Eligible Register for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.
• Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly.

Applicants will be placed on a list of eligible candidates without indication of relative standing in the examination. The appointing power may appoint any one of the names on the appropriate list, except a person without Veterans credit may not be appointed if there are three or more names on the list of persons entitled to Veteran’s credit.

Additional Information

• Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, holidays or weekends.
• Past and present mental health clients and family members are encouraged to apply.

Application and Filing Information

• We only accept applications filed online.
• Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted.
• Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting.
• This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

• We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
• Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment.
• Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements.
• Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part.

• New email addresses need to be verified.
• This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts.
• This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

• Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
• For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.
• All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)

• The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States.
• The Department of Mental Health is committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race.
• We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.