Psychologist - Corrections - Represa, CA

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