PSYCHOLOGIST - CLINICAL, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

State of California; California; Remote; USD 128,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus potential

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services seeks a Telepsychologist - Clinical, CF to provide direct patient care via videoconferencing for the California correctional system. Positions are 12-month limited term, with telework opportunities and occasional in-person attendance, based on needs and home location in California.

The role includes evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment across levels of care, plus participation in program development, clinical research, and professional training under

Qualifications

• Direct patient care via videoconferencing in California.
• Must meet the Minimum Requirements for PSYCHOLOGIST - CLINICAL, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.
• Telework eligibility with occasional in-person attendance.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients via telepsychology.
• Participate in program development, evaluation, clinical research, training, and consultation.
• Under the direction of the Senior Telepsychologist Supervisor.

Skills

Direct patient care via videoconferenc

Tools

Telepsychology platforms

Job description

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-536457 -

JC-536457 - Telepsychologist - Clinical, CF - Rancho Cucamonga Regional Office PSYCHOLOGIST - CLINICAL, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

$11,496.00 - $13,937.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/5/2026

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 19 , and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.

This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent.

This position will be at Headquarters or in one of the in-state field offices:

• Orange County - Santa Ana Regional Office
• Los Angeles County - Diamond Bar Regional Office
• Sacramento County - Elk Grove Headquarters

CCHCS Telemental Health Program offers extensive telework opportunities with occasional in-person attendance based upon operational needs.

• This classification is subject to Section 5, Hiring-Above-Minimum (HAM) Authorization of the California State Civil Service Pay Scales. The authorized HAM rate for this classification is P $11,496- Q $13,937.

IMPORTANT : California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) employees may be eligible for a $5,000 referral bonus should you be selected for hire, and remain employed with CCHCS for 90 days. For a CDCR/CCHCS employee to be considered, a questionnaire must be completed to the best of your knowledge, including the referring employee’s name , classification , PERNR , and work location . The questionnaire will be provided to the selected candidate during the pre-employment process.

Under direction of the Senior Telepsychologist Supervisor, the Telepsychologist - Clinical provides direct patient care via videoconferencing, which involves the assessment and treatment of patients within California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). This includes evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients at various levels of care. Participates in program development and evaluation, clinical research, professional training, and consultation.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Travel may be required.

The position(s) is eligible for remote centered work, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon the start of a telework arrangement, pursuant to Government Code sections 14200-14203 .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PSYCHOLOGIST - CLINICAL, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Classification:

PSYCHOLOGIST - CLINICAL, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY $11,496.00 - $13,937.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

Telework

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Facility:

Statewide Mental Health Program

Department Information

Vision We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

Across our organization, our programs work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR and CCHCS mission.

This advertisement is for a Psychologist positionfor California Correctional Health Care ServicesTelemental Health in various locationsin California . Please indicate the position number on your application:091-323-9283-XXX.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email.Please ensure youhave a valid email address on your application.

Candidates new to CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting.

Tuberculosis (TB) testing is required for candidates new to CCHCS prior to appointment followed by department annual TB testing/evaluation thereafter

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov/ .

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. To prepare for the State Application process, please visit Work4CA: State Application Checklist .

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
CCHCS EEO Office
(000) -
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Examination Information:

To obtain list eligibility for the Psychologist-Clinical,CF, before applying for the position(s), you shouldfirst take and pass the examination here Exam Bulletin | CalCareers .

Additional Information:

PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO RE-EMPLOYMENT, DEPARTMENTAL RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, STATE RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, AND SURPLUS CANDIDATES.

All methods of appointment may be considered.

CCHCS accepts electronic applications. If interested, please submit an electronic application (STD 678) through your CalCareer account at www.calcareers.ca.gov/ . Your application must be submitted on or before the above Final Filing Date.

Paper App (If unable to submit an electronic application): To apply for this position, you may submit a Standard State Application (STD 678) along with copies of your most recent performance report, college transcripts/college diploma (if applicable) and license/certification (if applicable) to the contact person listed above.

Resumes will be accepted in addition to the required STD. 678.

VAR and/or XXX in the position number indicates that multiple vacancies may exist for this classification.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.