Psychologist - Corrections - Represa, CA
Psychologist - Corrections - Represa, CA
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$ 140 - 142
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Job Description
Position Title: Psychologist
Location: Correctional Facility in Represa California
Pay Rate: $140.74 to $142.74 per hour
Schedule: Full-time 6 to 9-month contract with potential for extension
Minimum Requirements
- At least twelve months of direct patient care experience within the past three years in a public or private institution
- Clinical competencies must be current
- Valid government-issued photo identification (Drivers License or Passport)
- Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- Valid California Psychologist license in hard copy format
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage
- Bonus eligibility for contract extension
- Forty hours of paid sick leave
- Weekly payroll through direct deposit
- Pre-employment screenings including physical exam drug test mask fit test and background check are fully covered
- Potential to convert to a permanent state position with full benefits if available
Responsibilities
- Provide psychological services to mentally ill inmates under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist Supervisor or Chief of Mental Health
- Supervise and maintain order among inmates and ensure safety of individuals and property
- Be available as clinician-of-the-day during scheduled workdays for emergency response
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to support a cohesive work environment
- Conduct initial mental health evaluations reviewing criminal psychological and substance abuse history
- Offer crisis intervention individual counseling group therapy and face-to-face evaluations
- Perform clinical evaluations in housing units including at cell fronts when necessary
- Recognize symptoms of psychiatric disorders and develop effective treatment plans
- Administer and interpret psychological assessments appropriately
- Prepare detailed clinical documentation including diagnoses prognoses and therapeutic goals
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and consult on complex cases
- Document all care and monitor progress using SOAPE-formatted notes
- Complete mental status exams during face-to-face interviews
- Review historical medical legal and institutional records to support diagnosis and planning
- Build relationships with approved external programs and agencies to support continuity of care
- Develop and deliver educational materials for mentally ill or sex offender inmates
- Support inmates in accessing benefits such as SSI and other community-based services
- Analyze audit data relevant to mental health program compliance
- Submit documentation and attendance information for administrative data entry
- Communicate with approved family members or caregivers after receiving signed release forms
- Build therapeutic relationships to enhance treatment effectiveness
- Represent the department in mental health forums and professional gatherings
- Contribute to the design and implementation of new treatment and rehabilitation initiatives
Employment Type
Full Time
