Psychologist - Corrections - Soledad, CA
Psychologist - Corrections - Soledad, CA
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05-08-2025
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Job Description
Position Title: Psychologist
Location: Correctional Facility in Soledad California
Pay Rate: $144.64 to $146.64 per hour
Schedule: Full-time contract 6 to 9 months with eligibility for extension
Qualifications
- At least 12 months of continuous direct patient care experience within the last 3 years in a public or private institution
- Clinical competencies must be current
- Valid photo ID (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 coverage
- Bonus for contract extension
- Forty hours of paid sick leave
- Weekly direct deposit payroll
- Pre-employment screenings including physical exam drug test mask fit testing and background check are fully paid
- Opportunity to transition into a permanent state position with full benefits depending on availability
Key Responsibilities
- Provide psychological services to mentally ill inmates under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist Supervisor or Chief of Mental Health
- Supervise and maintain the conduct of inmates while ensuring safety and order
- Serve as clinician-of-the-day for emergency situations during scheduled workdays
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary staff to foster a positive working environment
- Perform comprehensive mental health evaluations including psychological criminal and substance abuse histories
- Provide crisis intervention group and individual psychotherapy and in-person assessments
- Conduct clinical interviews at cell fronts when required and navigate multi-level housing units if necessary
- Identify psychiatric symptoms and accurately assess diagnose and manage treatment
- Administer and interpret psychological assessments across various modalities
- Create treatment plans and clinical documentation consistent with industry standards
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and consult on complex cases
- Document all patient care and monitor treatment progress using SOAPE-formatted notes
- Conduct mental status exams during face-to-face evaluations
- Review relevant medical and legal records to aid in treatment planning and diagnosis
- Build and maintain partnerships with approved community resources and support services
- Provide mental health education and support programming for inmates including sex offenders
- Assist inmates with applications for SSI and other support services
- Analyze audit data related to mental health compliance requirements
- Submit attendance and appointment documentation to support administrative staff
- Communicate with family members or caregivers upon receipt of signed release documentation
- Develop strong therapeutic relationships with inmates and their families to support effective treatment
- Represent the department in professional settings and contribute to mental health discussions
- Provide feedback and contribute to the development and implementation of new rehabilitation and training programs
Employment Type
Full Time
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