California Correctional Health Care Services · 3 weeks ago
PSYCHOLOGIST, CF - Central California Women's Facility (CCWF)
California Correctional Health Care Services is committed to enhancing public safety through education and treatment programs. The Psychologist, CF will evaluate inmates, provide therapy, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective treatment and rehabilitation.
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Responsibilities
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
Consulting with the psychiatrist, nursing and other staff
May be assigned other clinical duties throughout the institution
Participation in staff meeting
Institutional committees
Consults with custody staff
Supervision and training to students, interns, unlicensed psychologists and other staff
Participate in program evaluation and research
Provide consultation on research design and analysis of data
Qualification
Required
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 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 and may be appointed, but must secure a valid license within three years of an appointment or the employment shall be terminated
For persons employed less than full time, an extension of a waiver of licensure may be granted for additional years proportional to the extent of part-time employment, as long as the person is employed without interruption in service, but in no case shall the waiver exceed five years
Unlicensed individuals who are recruited from outside the State of California and who qualify for licensure may take the examination and may be appointed for a maximum of two years at which time licensure shall have been obtained or the employment shall be terminated
Additionally, they must take the licensure examination at the earliest possible date after the date of employment
Applicants who are within six months of receiving their degree will be admitted into the examination, but will not be eligible for appointment until receipt of the degree and completion of the internship
Benefits
Recruitment and Retention Bonus available for clinicians newly hired with California Correctional Health Care Services.
$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.
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.
$5,000 referral bonus should you be selected for hire and remain employed with CCHCS for 90 days.
Company
California Correctional Health Care Services
California Correctional Health Care Services provides medical, dental, and mental health care services.