Psychologist - Corrections - Crescent City, CA

Position: Psychologist
Location: Correctional Facility in Crescent City, California
Pay Rate: $140.74 to $142.74 per hour
Schedule: Full-time, 6 to 9-month contract with potential extension

Requirements

• At least 12 months of direct patient care experience within the last 3 years in a public or private institution
• Current clinical competencies
• Valid government-issued photo ID (Drivers License or Passport)
• Active BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• Valid California Psychologist license (hard copy required)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Contract extension bonus
• 40 hours of paid sick leave
• Weekly direct deposit payroll
• Pre-employment testing (physical exam, drug screening, mask fit test, and background check) covered at no cost
• Opportunity to transition to a permanent state position with full state benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist or Chief of Mental Health
• Maintain safety, order, and supervision of inmate-patients
• Serve as clinician-of-the-day for on-call patient emergencies during scheduled workdays
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across the facility
• Conduct thorough initial mental health evaluations including psychological, criminal, and substance use history
• Provide crisis intervention, group therapy, and individual counseling sessions
• Perform in-cell clinical assessments when required, including navigating multi-tiered housing
• Identify and assess psychiatric disorders and symptoms
• Administer and interpret psychological assessments
• Develop and document treatment plans aligned with industry standards
• Participate in case consultations and interdisciplinary treatment teams
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care, including SOAPE-formatted progress notes and MSEs
• Review historical records such as medical files, court records, and probation reports to support diagnosis and treatment planning
• Build and maintain partnerships with community agencies and support services
• Provide mental health education and develop resources for mentally ill or sex offender inmates
• Assist inmates in accessing entitlement programs like SSI and connecting with community-based services
• Analyze data from internal audits to ensure compliance with program standards
• Provide authorized information to caregivers or family after obtaining a signed release from the inmate
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and caretakers to support treatment outcomes
• Represent the mental health department at formal meetings and contribute to program development initiatives