SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (SUPERVISOR)
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 19 and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 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. This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent. Recruitment and Retention Bonus may be available for clinicians newly hired with California Correctional Health Care Services. Please note: 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. IMPORTANT: 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. For a CDCR/CCHCS employee to be considered, a questionnaire must be completed to the best of your knowledge, including the referring employee's name, classification, PERNR, and work location. The questionnaire will be provided to the selected candidate during the pre-employment process. Under the general direction of the Chief Psychologist, Correctional Facility (CF), the Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (CF) (Supervisor) is responsible for the direct training and clinical/administrative supervision of subordinate staff psychologists as assigned. The Senior Psychologist, CF (Supervisor) is also responsible for performing the most difficult psychological evaluations and associated treatment of inmate-patients. In addition, he/she will assist in program development and evaluation, research, training, clinical consultation and revision of department policy and procedures. The incumbent will function as a specialized psychological consultant to the institutional staff upon request.
Requirements
- License: 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.
Nice To Haves
- Shall create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
Responsibilities
- direct training and clinical/administrative supervision of subordinate staff psychologists as assigned
- performing the most difficult psychological evaluations and associated treatment of inmate-patients
- assist in program development and evaluation, research, training, clinical consultation and revision of department policy and procedures
- function as a specialized psychological consultant to the institutional staff upon request
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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
1,001-5,000 employees
