SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (SPECIALIST) - HIGH DESERT STATE PRISON

State of California; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Psychologist for a correctional facility role. This position involves providing expert psychological consultation and serving as a key advisor to institution executives. The role requires a valid Psychologist license and a Doctorate in Psychology, along with experience in mental health services. The facility is committed to delivering constitutional medical and mental health care while addressing public health issues. If you're passionate about making a difference in the correctional health care system, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Recruitment and Retention Bonus

$10,000 one-time stipend

$20,000 monthly differential

$5,000 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Psychologist license from the California Board of Psychology.
• One year of experience in California state service or two years of postdoctoral experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological consultation for health care performance management.
• Serve as an advisor to institution executives and liaise with various stakeholders.

Skills

Psychological Consultation

Clinical Systems Expertise

Mental Health Services

Assessment and Treatment

Education

Doctorate Degree in Psychology

Job description

Job Posting: SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (SPECIALIST) - HIGH DESERT STATE PRISON

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-462222 - SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (SPECIALIST) - HIGH DESERT STATE PRISON

Final Filing Date: 4/28/2025

Job Description and Duties

Recruitment and Retention Bonus may be available for clinicians newly hired with California Correctional Health Care Services.

Please be advised of the following additional pay benefits individuals may be eligible for:

• Please note: Individuals may be eligible to receive a $10,000 one-time recruitment and retention stipend should they meet the eligibility criteria, including but not limited to remaining employed with CCHCS for six months. Additionally, individuals may be eligible to receive a monthly recruitment and retention differential during their first year with CCHCS (totaling $20,000), should they meet the eligibility criteria.
• 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.

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (CF) (Specialist) performs as the clinical systems expert and provides psychological consultation relating to the institution’s health care performance management programs and processes. The Senior Psychologist, CF (Specialist) serves as an advisor to institution executives, and acts as a liaison with the Statewide Quality Officer and Quality Management Section staff, statewide executives in various disciplines, other institution Chief Quality Officers (CQO), and other stakeholder groups as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

License: Possession of a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology and possession of an earned Doctorate Degree in Psychology from an educational institution meeting the criteria of Section 2914 of the Medical Board of California's Business and Professions Code.

Individuals who do not qualify for licensure by the California Board of Psychology or who are in the process of securing this license will be admitted into the examination and may be appointed, but must secure a valid license within three years of appointment or the employment shall be terminated.

1. One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Psychologist Clinical, Correctional Facility, or Staff Psychologist (any specialty); or
2. Two years of postdoctoral, postinternship experience in the practice of psychology involving assessment and treatment and either training, research, consultation, or program planning in mental health services.

This advertisement is for a SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (SPECIALIST) position located at HIGH DESERT STATE PRISON (HDSP) in SUSANVILLE, CA located in LASSEN COUNTY.

You must indicate the JC-462222 and position number on your application: 934-220-9287-XXX.

Department Information

High Desert State Prison (HDSP) is located approximately 96 miles west of Reno, NV among the historical Sierra Nevada mountains, and just miles from pristine lakes, rivers, hiking trails, and Lassen National Volcanic Park. HDSP's mission is to provide constitutional medical, dental, and mental health care, in a timely, safe, and efficient manner, while addressing preventative health services, chronic disease management, and public health issues, to reduce unnecessary morbidity and mortality, and protect public health by providing patients timely access to safe, efficient, medical care, and coordinate the delivery of medical care with mental health, dental, and disability programs.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Psychologist License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Yer Vue
[phone] ext: 5625
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.