PSYCHOLOGIST - CLINICAL, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

State of California • Bakersfield, CA

289d • $11,161 - $13,531 • Remote

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (Supervisor), the Psychologist-Clinical, Correctional Facility, is responsible for preadmission screenings, psychologist evaluation of inmates admitted to the program, crisis intervention, individual therapy, treatment and discharge planning, participating in interdisciplinary team evaluations, and consulting with the psychiatrist, nursing and other staff. The psychologist may be assigned other clinical duties throughout the institution, including participation in staff meeting, institutional committees, and consults with custody staff as well as supervision and training to students, interns, unlicensed psychologists and other staff. The psychologist may also participate in program evaluation and research, and may provide consultation on research design and analysis of data.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology.
• Possession of an earned Doctorate Degree in Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Individuals in the process of securing licensure may be appointed but must obtain a valid license within three years.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preadmission screenings and evaluations of inmates.
• Provide crisis intervention and individual therapy.
• Develop treatment and discharge plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team evaluations.
• Consult with psychiatrists, nursing, and other staff.
• Supervise and train students, interns, and unlicensed psychologists.
• Participate in program evaluation and research.

Benefits

• Recruitment and Retention Bonus available for newly hired clinicians.
• Salary range of $11,161.00 - $13,531.00.
• Permanent, full-time position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees