Psychology Contract Corrections Delano CA

Funk and Associates; Delano (CA); On-site; USD 360,000 - 372,000; Full time

Job summary

Funk and Associates seeks a Contract Psychologist for a 6–12 month relief contract at a state correctional facility in Delano, CA. The role is full-time, in-person, with 40 hours per week, serving adult men with high-acuity behavioral health needs.

Requires a PhD or PsyD in psychology, active CA license, and at least 12 months of adult psychology experience within the last 3 years. BLS and malpractice insurance required; Cerner EHR familiarity expected.

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD in Psychology required.
• Active California psychology license required.
• At least 12 months of adult psychology experience in the last 3 years.
• BLS certification and professional malpractice insurance required.
• Experience in correctional, forensic, or high-risk behavioral health settings preferred.
• Comfortable working with justice-involved populations and interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and treatment planning.
• Crisis intervention and group/individual therapy.
• Work within a secure, structured clinical environment in a state facility.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Cerner EHR

Education

PhD or PsyD in Psychology

Active California psychology license

Tools

Cerner EHR

Job description

Contract Psychologist – State Correctional Facility (Delano, CA)

Join a clinical psychology team in Delano, CA—providing care to justice-involved adults in a correctional setting full-time with earning potential over $366k/year.

Job Highlights

• Title: Contract Psychologist (Forensic / Correctional)
• Location: Adult men’s state correctional facility – Delano, CA
• Contract Type: 6–12 month relief contract (ASAP start)
• Schedule: Full‑time in‑person 40 hours/week; 4x10 weekday schedules.
• Earning Potential: $366,080/year
• Setting: Adult men’s correctional psychology, high acuity, SUD and justice‑involved patients
• Visa: No visa sponsorship

Top qualifications

• PhD or PsyD in Psychology required.
• Active California psychology license required.
• At least 12 months of adult psychology experience in the last 3 years.
• BLS certification and professional malpractice insurance required.
• Experience in correctional, forensic, or high‑risk behavioral health settings preferred.
• Comfortable working with justice‑involved populations and interdisciplinary teams.

Role Overview

This assignment is at an adult men’s correctional facility in Delano, California, serving high‑acuity patients with psychiatric and substance use disorders. You’ll provide psychological assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and group/individual services within a secure, structured clinical environment.

Key Details & Requirements

• Start date: ASAP.
• Schedule: Full‑time 40 hours/week; Mon‑Thurs or Tues‑Fri 7AM-5PM.
• EHR: Cerner EHR in use; familiarity or quick learning is expected.
• Orientation: Up to 40 hours of orientation is required.

Compliance & Screening

• Criminal background check required.
• Drug test required.
• CALPERS affidavit required.
• Current state employees are not eligible.

How to Learn More / Apply

For full contract and compensation details:

Website: www.funkaa.net

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]