Crisis-Response Psychologist for Reentry Programs

California Correctional Health Care Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment bonus

Referral bonus

Stipend for relocation

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services in Lancaster, CA seeks a Psychologist to serve on the institution's Crisis Intervention Team at California State Prison, Los Angeles County (LAC). The role includes emergent crisis assessment and collaboration with custody and nursing staff.

Effective July 1, 2025, PLP 2025 reduces base pay and adds leave credits; licensure must be maintained, and duties include risk assessments and timely documentation.

Qualifications

• Valid California psychologist license required.
• Experience in crisis intervention and psychiatric assessment.
• Ability to work in a high-stress, secure environment with custody and nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergent crisis assessment and intervention within the institution.
• Collaborate with the Crisis Intervention Team and custody staff.
• Document risk assessments and clinical decisions within regulatory timelines.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Emergency assessment

Clinical judgment

Education

Licensed Psychologist (California)

Job description

California Correctional Health Care Services in Lancaster, CA seeks a Psychologist to serve on the institution's Crisis Intervention Team at California State Prison, Los Angeles County (LAC). The role includes emergent crisis assessment and collaboration with custody and nursing staff.

Effective July 1, 2025, PLP 2025 reduces base pay and adds leave credits; licensure must be maintained, and duties include risk assessments and timely documentation.