SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (SUPERVISOR)

State of California•Elk Grove, CA

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit S19, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period. Limited Term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent. Under the general direction of the Chief of Mental Health, the Senior Psychologist assumes overall administrative responsibilities for programs within the Mental Health Services Delivery System (MHSDS). As the Program Director: provides evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment for inmates; is responsible for initial acceptance of inmates from other levels of care; participates in intake assessments, including treatment planning; facilitates the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team; administers psychological tests and conducts research as needed.

Requirements

Possession of a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology and possession of an earned Doctorate Degree in Psychology from an educational institution meeting the criteria of Section 2914 of the Medical Board of California's Business and Professions Code.
Individuals who do not qualify for licensure by the California Board of Psychology or who are in the process of securing this license will be admitted into the examination; however, applicants must first secure a license to practice as a psychologist in California before they will be eligible for appointment.
One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Psychologist Clinical, Correctional Facility, or Staff Psychologist (any specialty); or
Two years of postdoctoral, postinternship experience in the practice of psychology involving assessment and treatment and either training, research, consultation, or program planning in mental health services.
Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
PSYCHOLOGIST License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Nice To Haves

Shall create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Responsibilities

Assumes overall administrative responsibilities for programs within the Mental Health Services Delivery System (MHSDS).
Provides evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment for inmates.
Responsible for initial acceptance of inmates from other levels of care.
Participates in intake assessments, including treatment planning.
Facilitates the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team.
Administers psychological tests and conducts research as needed.

Benefits

Recruitment and Retention Bonus may be available for clinicians newly hired with California Correctional Health Care Services.
Individuals may be eligible to receive a $10,000 one-time recruitment and retention stipend should they meet the eligibility criteria, including but not limited to remaining employed with CCHCS for six months. Additionally, individuals may be eligible to receive a monthly recruitment and retention differential during their first year with CCHCS (totaling $5,000), should they meet the eligibility criteria.
Individuals may be eligible to receive a $10,000 one-time recruitment and retention stipend should they meet the eligibility criteria, including but not limited to remaining employed with CCHCS for six months. Additionally, individuals may be eligible to receive a monthly recruitment and retention differential during their first year with CCHCS (totaling $20,000), should they meet the eligibility criteria.
Effective May 01, 2022, employees in this class, employed within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and who are physically located at and assigned to the Psychiatric Inpatient Program, shall receive a pay differential equivalent to 15% of their monthly base pay.
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) employees may be eligible for a $5,000 referral bonus should you be selected for hire, and remain employed with CCHCS for 90 days.
Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov/, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.
Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System Benefit can be found on the CalHR website at www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov/state-employees/retirement/.
Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at www.calhr.ca.gov/about-calhr/divisions-programs/selection-division/merit-system-services-program/.

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