<p> ATASCADERO STATE HOSPITAL IS HIRING PSYCHOLOGISTS</p><p>Atascadero State Hospital continuously accepts clinical psychologist applications on an ongoing basis to fill positions as needed. The implementation of a Recovery model of care has created opportunities to hire clinical psychologists with relevant experience in substance abuse treatment, dialectical behavior therapy, treatment of seriously mentally ill individuals, cognitive rehabilitation, designing behavior plans, implementing positive behavior supports, conducting forensic evaluations and providing forensic testimony. </p><p>Atascadero State Hospital is a 1250 bed JCAHO accredited forensic psychiatric treatment facility. Atascadero is located in the Central Coast of California, mid-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco, 20 miles away from the university town of San Luis Obispo and close to the Pacific Ocean. The hospital also has an APA-accredited internship. Starting salary of approximately $97,000 per year for licensed psychologists and 78,000 per year for pre-licensed psychologists, with excellent health and retirement benefits.</p><p>Minimum requirements include having earned a Ph.D./Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology and California licensure or eligibility required. Psychologists are active members of the hospital’s Medical Staff. All applications will be screened, and hiring preference will be given to those with relevant experience and who are licensed or eligible to be licensed in California.</p><p>Send a copy of your vita and a request for application to: </p><p>Diane Imrem, Psy.D., Chief of Psychology, PO Box 7001, Atascadero, CA 93423-7001. </p><p>(805) 468-2854 [email protected]</p>