Psychologist

KurzSolutions • Corcoran, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Corcoran, California, is surrounded by prestigious golf courses and offers ample opportunities for outdoor exploration, including the Kings River for activities like river tours, fly fishing, and hiking. Downtown Corcoran provides a leisurely experience with various shops and restaurants. The nearest airport is Fresno Airport, approximately 50 miles away, offering numerous domestic flights. The facility, California State Prison-Corcoran (CSP-Corcoran), is a complex, multi-mission institution with various security levels and specialized units. It includes a Correctional Treatment Center (CTC) with 50 licensed beds, 24 Mental Health Crisis Beds (MHCB), and 14 beds in the Outpatient Housing Unit (OHU). CSP-Corcoran received national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Corrections in August 2015. The facility is designated as a "basic care" institution by the California Correctional Health Care Services, indicating a generally healthy patient population with the capability to provide specialty medical services.

Requirements

• Must have a PhD. or PsyD.
• Graduate from a college or university with a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology.
• At least one year of full-time experience in the last three years working as a Psychologist.
• Must have a full, unrestricted license to practice in the state of California.

Responsibilities

• Assesses inmates' mental health needs and suggests treatment plans based on their criminal, psychological, and substance abuse histories.
• Talks with mentally ill inmates to help them during crises, group therapy, or one-on-one meetings, sometimes at their cell fronts.
• Uses psychological tests to understand inmates better and provide appropriate care.
• Keeps detailed records of all interactions with inmates and attends team meetings.
• Monitors inmate progress using Subjective Assessment Plan Evaluation FORMATTED PROGRESS NOTES.
• Teaches inmates about mental health and creates resources for them, especially those with mental illness or who are sex offenders.
• Shares patient information with relatives only if they've given permission.
• Ensures the facility stays safe and orderly, preventing escapes or harm to anyone.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree