Psychologist - Corrections - Vacaville, CA

Position: Psychologist
Location: Correctional Facility in Vacaville, California
Hourly Pay: $140.74 to $142.74
Contract Type: Full-time, 6 to 9 months, with eligibility for extension

Minimum Requirements

• Twelve months of direct patient care experience in a public or private institution within the last three years
• Active and current clinical competencies
• Valid photo identification (Drivers License or Passport)
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Valid California Psychologist license (physical copy required)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Weekly direct deposit payroll
• Forty hours of paid sick leave
• Contract extension bonus
• Pre-employment screenings covered, including physical, drug test, mask fit, and background check
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent state role with full state benefits if available

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychological services under the direction of a Senior Psychologist or Chief of Mental Health
• Maintain institutional order, supervise inmate conduct, and ensure safety within the facility
• Serve as clinician-of-the-day as scheduled for urgent mental health needs
• Collaborate effectively with staff across all classifications
• Conduct comprehensive mental health evaluations including psychological, criminal, and substance use history
• Deliver crisis interventions, group therapy, and individual face-to-face evaluations
• Perform in-cell evaluations when needed, which may involve climbing stairs or walking long distances
• Diagnose psychiatric conditions and create appropriate treatment plans
• Administer, score, and interpret psychological assessments
• Produce clinical documentation including reports, treatment plans, and progress notes
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IOTT) meetings and document all care activities
• Monitor patient progress using SOAPE-formatted notes
• Perform Mental Status Examinations (MSEs)
• Review previous mental health, legal, and institutional records to inform diagnosis and care
• Coordinate with approved community programs and service providers
• Educate inmates on mental health topics and support their applications for benefits such as SSI
• Gather and analyze audit-related data to ensure mental health program compliance
• Share patient information with family or caregivers only with proper release documentation
• Build therapeutic relationships to enhance care outcomes
• Represent the mental health department at meetings and events
• Contribute to new program development for treatment, training, or rehabilitation initiatives