Psychologist - Corrections - Corcoran, CA
Psychologist - Corrections - Corcoran, CA
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05-08-2025
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Job Description
Job Title: Psychologist
Location: Correctional Facility in Corcoran California
Pay Rate: $144.64 to $146.64 per hour
Schedule: Full-time 6-month contract with potential for extension
Requirements:
- Twelve months of experience within the past three years providing direct patient care in a public or private institution
- Current clinical competencies
- Valid photo identification (Drivers License or Passport)
- Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- Valid California Psychologist license (hard copy required)
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Contract extension bonus
- 40 hours of paid sick leave
- Weekly direct deposit payroll
- Pre-employment screenings covered (physical exam drug test mask fit test and background check)
- Opportunity to convert to a permanent state position with full state benefits
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide psychological services to mentally ill inmates under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist or Chief of Mental Health
- Supervise inmate conduct and maintain order and safety within the facility
- Serve as clinician-of-the-day during scheduled shifts and respond to patient emergencies
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote high-quality care
- Conduct comprehensive initial mental health evaluations including assessment of criminal psychological and substance use histories
- Provide crisis intervention individual and group psychotherapy and in-cell assessments when necessary
- Administer score and interpret a range of psychological assessments
- Develop treatment plans and clinical reports that meet community standards of care
- Participate in complex case consultations with supervisors and interdisciplinary teams
- Document all patient interactions and clinical services including Interdisciplinary Treatment Team meetings
- Monitor progress using SOAPE-formatted progress notes
- Perform mental status exams during face-to-face evaluations
- Review previous mental health records and legal documents to support diagnosis and treatment planning
- Build collaborative relationships with community organizations and service providers
- Deliver mental health education and support resources for inmates
- Assist inmates in applying for entitlement programs such as SSI and community-based services
- Respond to audits and support accurate data entry by administrative staff
- Provide approved information to relatives or caregivers following proper release procedures
- Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with inmates and their families
- Represent the department in meetings and help implement new mental health programs
Employment Type
Full Time
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