Psychologist - Corrections - Ione, CA

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Twelve months of direct patient care experience within the last three years in a public or private institution
• Clinical competencies must be current
• Valid government-issued photo  (Drivers License or Passport)
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Valid California Psychologist license (hard copy required)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Contract extension bonus
• 40 hours of paid sick leave
• Weekly direct deposit payroll
• Pre-employment screening (physical, drug test, mask fit testing, and background check) fully covered
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent state position with full benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychological services to mentally ill inmates under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist, Supervisor, or Chief of Mental Health
• Maintain order and supervise the behavior of inmates during treatment
• Serve as clinician-of-the-day as needed and be available for emergency situations during assigned shifts
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to maintain high professional standards
• Conduct initial evaluations that assess criminal, psychological, and substance abuse histories
• Provide crisis intervention, group therapy, and one-on-one sessions
• Perform clinical interviews in housing units when required, including cell front evaluations
• Identify psychiatric symptoms and make accurate diagnoses
• Utilize psychological assessments and interpret results appropriately
• Write detailed clinical reports and develop individualized treatment plans
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and consult on complex clinical cases
• Maintain detailed documentation of all patient interactions using SOAPE-formatted progress notes
• Perform mental status exams and review relevant medical and legal records to support diagnoses
• Establish relationships with community resources and programs as approved
• Offer education and develop resources for both inmates and staff regarding mental health topics
• Assist inmates with benefit applications, including SSI and referrals to community programs
• Analyze audit data related to mental health program compliance
• Provide support documentation such as appointment logs and no-show reports to data entry staff
• Share patient information with authorized individuals following signed release protocols
• Build therapeutic relationships with inmates and their families to enhance treatment outcomes
• Represent the department at mental health-related meetings and events
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new treatment or rehabilitation programs