Senior Psychologist, CF; Specialist - Valley State Prison, Coalinga

Senior Psychologist, CF (Specialist) – Pleasant Valley State Prison, Coalinga

Location:

Pleasant Valley State Prison, Coalinga, CA (Fresno County).
Position type: Limited‑term (may be extended or permanent).
Travel: Some travel required. Salary details available based on experience; recruitment and retention bonuses may apply.

Under the general direction of the Chief Psychologist, Correctional Facility (CF) or Chief of Mental Health Services, 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.

Maintain order and supervise the conduct of the incarcerated and protect and maintain the safety of persons and property.

• Coordinate suicide prevention program: training, suicide risk evaluations, internal reviews, audits, and improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate and monitor mental health program training activities; oversee psychological assessment program.
• Maintain order, supervise conduct of incarcerated individuals, protect safety of persons and property.
• Travel as required.

Please see CalHR for Minimum Qualifications. A Training and Development (T&D) assignment will not be considered at this time. Additional information is available in the Duty Statement.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State to achieve a drug‑free workplace.

Mid‑Senior level

Part‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care