Job Description
Job Description and Duties
The Student Assistant - Medical Staff Intern will be under supervision of the Medical Director and/or Lead Senior Psychologist, Supervisor in the Medical Director's Office at the
Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will
be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:
- Working on coursework towards a degree within the area of psychology or the biological sciences and anticipated completion of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Learn to gather information on the patients assigned through attendance in shift changes, treatment teams, group observation, patient interview, chart review, and consultations.
- Observe a licensed psychologist provide psychoeducation, conduct individual and group therapy, and perform psychological assessments.
- After appropriate training with a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist, provide one on one education to patients on a number of topics including, but not limited to, Penal Code (PC) 1370, PC 2962 and PC 1026.
- Assist in the gathering and organizing of data pertinent to the Medical Director’s Office.
You will find additional information about the job in the .
Working Conditions
- This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).
- This is a temporary appointment with a maximum of 1500 hours worked per year.
- Preferred ability to work two (2) 8-hour shifts Monday - Friday between 8:00am - 4:30pm.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
- Ability to work with various job classifications from entry level staff to management and effectively communicate.
- Knowledge of software systems and data entry is desirable.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
- Ability to accurately enter, track, and maintain information in spreadsheets, databases, or other tracking systems.
- Ability to work collaboratively and establish effective working relationships with diverse individuals and teams.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work effectively under close supervision.
- Ability to maintain comfort, confidence, and capability while working directly with individuals experiencing severe mental illness.
Benefits
There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:
- Medical Benefits (health, dental, and vision)
- Work life balance (some positions qualify for flexible work hours and schedules, and a minimum of 10 days of paid leave annually – specific accrual rates can be found here )
- Paid Holidays and leave (family medical leave, military leave, etc.)
- Defined benefit retirement program with CalPERS
- Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
- School loan forgiveness under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Commute Program
- Employee Wellness Program (discounts to health clubs)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
- ScholarShare (college savings account)
- On-the-job training and professional development
- Most positions qualify for annual raises until you reach the maximum salary for that position, subject to meeting performance standards
Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
These webpages are intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base, and length of appointment. Additional Information
Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
- Applications postmarked on the final filing date will be accepted.
- Scanned, copied, or faxed applications will not be accepted.
- Applications will be screened and only the most competitive will be offered an interview.
- Any limited-term appointments may transition in to a permanent appointment.
- Selected candidates will be required to submit to a criminal history review utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.
- This position requires candidates to pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at
All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Other -
- Proof of enrollment for, or enrollment as a student in, an appropriate college or university program.
- For this position, working towards a Bachelor's degree in psychology or the biological sciences would be an appropriate program.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Temporary work, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work