Psychologist - Corrections - Stockton, CA

Position: Psychologist
Location: Correctional Facility in Stockton, California
Pay Range: $140.74 to $142.74 per hour
Contract Type: Full-time, 6 to 9 months with extension eligibility

Minimum Requirements

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

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Contract extension bonus
• Forty hours of paid sick time
• Weekly direct deposit
• All pre-employment costs (physical exam, drug screen, mask fit test, background check) are covered
• Strong potential for conversion to a permanent state role with comprehensive state benefits

Core Responsibilities

• Deliver mental health services under the direction of the Senior Psychologist, Supervisor, or Chief of Mental Health
• Maintain order and ensure the safety of inmate-patients while providing care
• Serve as clinician-of-the-day during scheduled workdays and respond to emergencies
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary staff to support effective clinical operations
• Conduct initial mental health assessments, including reviews of criminal, psychological, and substance abuse history
• Provide crisis intervention, group therapy, and one-on-one counseling
• Conduct in-cell evaluations as needed; may involve walking long distances or climbing stairs
• Identify psychiatric symptoms and provide accurate diagnoses and management plans
• Administer, score, and interpret a range of psychological tests
• Prepare and update clinical documentation including progress notes and treatment plans
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) meetings
• Use SOAPE-formatted notes to track patient progress
• Perform mental status exams and review historical records to inform clinical decisions
• Build community partnerships as assigned to support continuity of care
• Offer mental health education and resources for inmates, including those with chronic illness or sex offenses
• Assist with applications for SSI and other support services
• Collect and analyze data from audits to ensure program compliance
• Share authorized patient information with relatives or caregivers upon written consent
• Build therapeutic relationships with patients and their support networks to promote care engagement
• Represent the department at both internal and external mental health discussions
• Provide input on program development and implementation for inmate care and rehabilitation