About the position
Under the general direction of the Senior Psychologist Supervisor, Office of Employee Wellness (OEW), the Retired Annuitant (RA) Psychologist, is a licensed psychologist and serves as a Behavioral Health and Wellness Consultant to the Department, specifically to the Correctional Officer Apprenticeship Program (CO AP). The incumbent performs complex professional work related to providing behavioral health and wellness services to CDCR cadets and officers in their apprenticeship period and augments the employee wellness infrastructure which includes mental health professionals properly trained to assist law enforcement employees and their families. The incumbent will provide brief, solution-focused counseling, consultation and coaching to those in the apprenticeship period and provide professional input, from a mental health perspective, on the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of the CO AP. Must work effectively and cooperatively under stressful conditions, the pressure of short leave time; work weekends, holidays, extended and rotating shift (day/night). Statewide travel on short notice and may be required for extended periods of time.
Responsibilities
- Provide behavioral health and wellness services to CDCR cadets and officers.
- Offer brief, solution-focused counseling, consultation, and coaching.
- Provide professional input on the development and evaluation of the CO AP.
- Work under stressful conditions and manage short leave times.
- Travel statewide on short notice as required.
Requirements
- Must be a licensed psychologist in the state of California.
- Must be retired from State Civil Service.
- Must have a current valid California Psychologist license.
Benefits
- Hybrid telework eligibility.
- Access to real-time updates throughout the hiring process via HRTS.
- Regular and consistent attendance is critical.
