A CAREER THAT CHANGES LIVES
Now Hiring: Psychologists
Join the CA Dept. of State Hospitals Psychology Team to learn, grow, and serve a population in need of your skills and expertise.
Make a real difference in the lives of others while earning a competitive salary up to $158,412 per year. That's not all - you'll also be eligible for retention bonuses*.
Plus, say goodbye to student loan debt! DSH is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
At DSH you’ll find a deeply rewarding career where your expertise is truly valued serving patients who appreciate your care!
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Make a difference with a career at DSH
The Department of State Hospitals is accepting applications for Psychologists. In this role, you will conduct intellectual and cognitive assessments of all patients when clinically indicated, conduct psychological assessments, create and monitor behavioral interventions, deliver treatment services and more.
You will also be part of the team improving mental healthcare through innovative treatment methods, including:
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychotic Symptoms
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Trauma Informed Care (TIC)
- Cognitive Remediation
Unlicensed psychologists starting their careers can complete their clinical supervised hours at DSH.
Join our team and impact mental healthcare!
For immediate help in joining the California Department of State Hospitals please email us at: Careers@dsh.ca.gov
Learn about joining the DSH Psychology Team.
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Pay & Benefits
Earn up to $158,412/year plus benefits and retention bonus*!
9873 PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY-CLINICAL-SAFETY)
U: $8,673.00 - $10,373.00 / month
V: $10,238.00 - $12,571.00 / month
9839 SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST (HEALTH FACILITY) (SPECIALIST)
Pay range $10,257.00 - $13,201.00 / month
Max for Senior Psych (Specialist): $158,412 / year
Full medical, dental, vision for employees and their families
Pension-style retirement (401k, 457b)
Paid leave, holidays and time off
Steady and consistent pay raises
Retention Bonus*
Promotional opportunities and upward mobility
Great stability and job security
Ongoing training and development
*Retention Bonus for Senior Psychologist (Health Facility) (Specialist) 9839 & Psychologist (Health Facility-Clinical-Safety) 9873:
All employees shall be eligible for retention payment as provided below:
- After 12 consecutive QPP – 1% of base salary
- After 24 consecutive QPP – 2% of base salary
- After 36 consecutive QPP – 3% of base salary
- After 48 consecutive QPP – 4% of base salary
- After 60 consecutive QPP – 5% of base salary
- After 72 consecutive QPP – 6% of base salary
- After 84 consecutive QPP – 7% of base salary
[Excludes Senior Psychologist (Health Facility) (Supervisor) 9831]
Additional Benefits Include:
- Outstanding quality of practice and rewarding career
- Career growth
- Work flexibility and better quality of life
- Organization values safety, treatment, responsibility, communication, respect, and empowerment
- Unlicensed psychologists can receive clinical supervision to earn post-doctoral hours
Student Loan Forgiveness
- DSH is a Qualifying Employer in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- The PSLF is a federal program which forgives the remainder of a borrower’s student loans after 10 years of public service work.
- If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program.
California Department of State Hospitals:
1215 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814