Correctional Psychologist - Reentry & Mental Health

California Correctional Health Care Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services in Represa, CA seeks a Psychologist-Clinical, Correctional Facility. Under the Senior Psychologist, you will perform preadmission screenings, conduct inmate evaluations, crisis intervention, and individual therapy within the institution.

Discharge planning, interdisciplinary team participation, and consultation with psychiatry and nursing staff are part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Preadmission screenings and psychologist evaluation of inmates admitted to the program.
• Crisis intervention, individual therapy, treatment and discharge planning.
• Interdisciplinary team evaluations; consultation with psychiatrist, nursing and other staff.
• Staff supervision, training to students, interns, and unlicensed psychologists.
• Participation in program evaluation and research; guidance on study design and data analysis.

Job description

California Correctional Health Care Services in Represa, CA seeks a Psychologist-Clinical, Correctional Facility. Under the Senior Psychologist, you will perform preadmission screenings, conduct inmate evaluations, crisis intervention, and individual therapy within the institution.

Discharge planning, interdisciplinary team participation, and consultation with psychiatry and nursing staff are part of the role.