Psychologist - Corrections - Stockton, CA

Position: Psychologist
Location: Correctional Facility in Stockton, California
Pay Range: $144.64 to $146.64 per hour
Contract Type: Full-time, 6 to 9 months with potential for extension

Minimum Qualifications

• Twelve months of direct patient care experience within the past three 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

• Health insurance coverage
• Bonus eligibility upon contract extension
• Forty hours of paid sick leave
• Weekly direct deposit payroll
• All pre-employment requirements (physical, drug test, mask fit, background check) are covered
• Possibility of transition into a permanent state role with full benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychological care under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist, Supervisor, or Chief of Mental Health
• Maintain safety and supervision of inmate-patients while delivering mental health services
• Serve as clinician-of-the-day during scheduled shifts and respond to patient emergencies
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional staff to promote high-quality care
• Conduct comprehensive mental health evaluations including criminal, psychological, and substance use histories
• Deliver crisis intervention, group therapy, and face-to-face individual counseling
• Perform assessments in housing units when necessary; some settings may require walking long distances or stair climbing
• Identify psychiatric symptoms and develop appropriate diagnoses and treatment plans
• Administer and interpret psychological tests as part of ongoing evaluation
• Prepare detailed clinical reports and documentation that align with established standards of practice
• Collaborate on complex cases with interdisciplinary teams and correctional healthcare personnel
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) meetings
• Document all clinical encounters using SOAPE-formatted progress notes
• Conduct mental status exams (MSEs) and review historical documents to inform treatment
• Build partnerships with community agencies and referral sources as assigned
• Develop and present mental health education materials for inmates, including those with chronic mental illness or sex offenses
• Assist inmates in accessing community services and applying for programs such as SSI
• Analyze audit data and support compliance with mental health program standards
• Share authorized information with caregivers or relatives upon inmates written consent
• Foster therapeutic relationships with patients and their support networks to enhance outcomes
• Represent the facility in both internal and external mental health-related forums
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of new treatment, rehabilitation, or training programs