SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (SPECIALIST)

State of California • Bakersfield, CA

135d • $11,369 - $14,633 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Psychologist, CF (Specialist), Suicide Prevention, Training and Assessment Coordinator coordinates the institution's suicide prevention program, including training, suicide risk evaluations, internal reviews of suicide attempts and completed suicides, and institutional audits, reviews, and improvement of suicide prevention practices. The Senior Psychologist, CF, (Specialist) also coordinates and monitors the Mental Health Program's training activities and has oversight of the psychological assessment program. The Senior Psychologist, CF (Specialist), maintains order and supervises the conduct of inmates and protects and maintains the safety of persons and property. Some travel is required.

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.
• One year of experience in California state service performing duties of a Psychologist Clinical, Correctional Facility, or Staff Psychologist; or two years of postdoctoral, postinternship experience in psychology involving assessment and treatment.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the institution's suicide prevention program.
• Conduct training and suicide risk evaluations.
• Perform internal reviews of suicide attempts and completed suicides.
• Conduct institutional audits and reviews to improve suicide prevention practices.
• Monitor the Mental Health Program's training activities.
• Oversee the psychological assessment program.
• Maintain order and supervise inmate conduct.
• Protect and maintain the safety of persons and property.

Benefits

• $10,000 one-time recruitment and retention stipend for eligible new hires.
• Monthly recruitment and retention differential totaling $20,000 during the first year for eligible new hires.
• $5,000 referral bonus for CDCR/CCHCS employees who refer candidates.

What This Job Offers

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