Psychologist - Corrections - Vacaville, CA
Psychologist - Corrections - Vacaville, CA
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08-08-2025
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Job Description
Position: Psychologist
Location: Correctional Facility Vacaville California
Hourly Pay: $144.64 to $146.64
Contract Length: 6-month full-time contract with eligibility for extension
Minimum Requirements
- At least 12 months of direct patient care experience within the past 3 years in a public or private institution
- Current clinical competencies
- Valid government-issued 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
- Weekly direct deposit payroll
- Forty hours of paid sick leave
- Contract extension bonus
- Pre-employment costs fully covered including physical exam drug screening mask fit test and background check
- Potential for temp-to-perm placement with full state benefits
Job Responsibilities
- Deliver psychological care under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist Supervisor or Chief of Mental Health
- Maintain safety order and supervise the behavior of inmates or wards within the facility
- Serve as clinician-of-the-day as needed including on-call responsibilities for patient emergencies
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary staff to foster a professional and cooperative environment
- Conduct comprehensive mental health evaluations including review of criminal psychological and substance use histories
- Provide crisis intervention group psychotherapy and one-on-one interviews
- Perform evaluations at cell fronts when necessary which may involve climbing stairs and extended walking
- Assess and diagnose psychiatric disorders using standardized psychological tests and interpret results
- Develop detailed clinical reports prognoses and treatment plans aligned with current standards of care
- Participate in and document Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IOTT) meetings and inmate care activities
- Track patient progress using SOAPE-formatted notes
- Conduct mental status examinations through face-to-face assessments
- Review prior medical and legal documentation to support accurate diagnosis and care planning
- Establish partnerships with community organizations agencies and residential care providers
- Educate inmates on mental health topics and support applications for benefits such as SSI
- Assist with data collection and analysis to ensure compliance with mental health program standards
- Share approved information with caregivers only with appropriate signed release
- Foster therapeutic relationships with inmates families and caregivers to improve treatment outcomes
- Represent the mental health department in both internal and external meetings or forums
- Contribute ideas and support the development and implementation of new treatment and rehabilitation programs
Employment Type
Full Time
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