Psychological Services Specialist, DHS - Torrance State Hospital

Join Torrance State Hospital as a Psychological Services Specialist, DHS and help patients move forward with renewed hope. This role with the Department of Human Services offers you the chance to make a real impact every day. Your work will support healing, growth, and positive change for individuals in need. Become part of a team that values compassion, dedication, and professional excellence. This position supports the psychological care of patients within the civil psychiatric area of the hospital by providing assessments, therapy, and treatment guidance. It plays a key role in shaping individualized treatment plans and promoting patient development. As a Psychological Services Specialist, DHS, you will perform the following duties: Patient Assessments: Maintain and update psychological assessments to support treatment planning Therapy Services: Provide individual and group therapy to improve emotional and psychological functioning Crisis Intervention: Apply intervention strategies during crisis situations to promote patient stability Evaluation Procedures: Conduct psychological evaluations by administering approved tests to answer referral questions Team Collaboration: Share ps