Psychologist - Corrections - Corcoran, CA

Position: Psychologist
Location: Correctional Facility in Corcoran, California
Pay Rate: $144.64 to $146.64 per hour
Schedule: Full-time, 6 to 9-month contract with potential for extension

Requirements

• Minimum of 12 months of experience within the last 3 years providing direct patient care in a public or private institution
• Current clinical competencies
• Valid photo  (Drivers License or Passport)
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Valid California Psychologist license (physical hard copy required)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Contract extension bonus
• 40 hours of paid sick time
• Weekly direct deposit payroll
• All pre-employment testing and background check costs are covered
• Potential for transition into a permanent state role with full state benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychological care to mentally ill inmates under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist or Chief of Mental Health
• Maintain safety and order while supervising the conduct of inmate-patients
• Serve as clinician-of-the-day for on-call emergencies during assigned shifts
• Collaborate effectively with staff across all departments to ensure quality patient care
• Conduct comprehensive mental health evaluations including history of mental illness, criminal behavior, and substance use
• Deliver crisis intervention, group therapy, and one-on-one assessments
• Perform cell-front interviews and navigate multi-level housing units as needed
• Identify psychiatric symptoms, assess and diagnose conditions, and develop treatment strategies
• Administer, score, and interpret psychological assessments
• Prepare clinical reports and individualized treatment plans aligned with professional standards
• Participate in case consultations and interdisciplinary team meetings
• Maintain accurate documentation, including SOAPE-formatted progress notes and mental status exams
• Review prior medical and legal documentation to support clinical decisions
• Build connections with community agencies, support networks, and residential programs
• Lead mental health education initiatives and develop resources for patients
• Support inmates in accessing public assistance and community-based services
• Analyze audit data and contribute to compliance with mental health program standards
• Provide accurate information to caregivers upon proper authorization
• Build therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and caregivers
• Represent the mental health department in professional settings
• Contribute ideas for new mental health programs and rehabilitation efforts