Psychologist - California City, CA

Job Title: Psychologist - California City, CA
Location: California City, CA
Schedule: 1st shift, 8-hour shifts including weekdays and weekends
Start Date: Within 2 weeks
Contract Length: 13 weeks (with possibility to extend)
Guaranteed Hours: 40/week
Weekly Gross: $3,975

Job Overview:

We are seeking a licensed Psychologist for a full-time contract position in a correctional setting in California City, CA. This role involves planning, coordinating, and delivering non-medical psychological services to an incarcerated population. Candidates must be comfortable working in secure environments and maintain flexibility in scheduling.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychological screenings and clinical interviews with inmates
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and mental health evaluations
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and other clinical staff
• Make routine rounds in segregation or restricted housing areas to assess mental well-being
• Document all treatment and assessment activities in accordance with policy
• Participate in interdisciplinary reviews to ensure continuity of care
• Apply sound psychological theories and techniques to support inmate rehabilitation

Requirements:

• Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited institution
• Active, unrestricted license to practice psychology in California
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience, including 1 year in a similar setting
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Valid driver's license required
• U.S. Citizenship required for ICE clearance (expedited process available)
• ICE Clearance Screening Form required with submission
• Must reside at least 70+ miles away from the facility
• Must be available to start within 2 weeks
• No RTO (Requested Time Off) permitted during assignment
• Must have open availability, including weekends and holidays
  
  

Preferred:

• Experience in correctional or forensic psychology
• Active AHA BLS certification