Travel Psychology - $5,795 per week in Soledad, CA

Duties / Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to : Psychologist

Provide psychological services to mentally ill inmates / wards under the direction of the Senior Psychologist, Supervisor, and / or Chief of Mental Health.

Maintain order, supervise conduct of patient-inmates / youths, protect and maintain safety of persons and property, and perform other related work.

Work in conditions requiring all essential functions of the role, including availability for on-call duty as clinician-of-the-day during scheduled workdays for patient emergencies.

Collaborate effectively and cooperatively with staff from all classifications to enhance professional working relationships.

Conduct initial mental health evaluations, including criminal, psychological, and substance abuse case history, to assess inmate needs and make treatment recommendations.

Meet with mentally ill inmates / wards for crisis intervention, group psychotherapy, and face-to-face interviews.

Provide clinical, face-to-face interviews at cell fronts in housing units; some institutions may require climbing stairs and walking long distances.

Identify signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders to assess, diagnose, and manage presenting symptomatology.

Administer, score, and interpret psychological tests, applying them effectively in clinical practice.

Write clinical reports regarding diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment plans that reflect professional standards.

Consult on complex cases with supervisors, treatment team members, correctional healthcare staff, and other divisions within the department.

Document all care provided, including face-to-face contacts and Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IOTT) meetings.

Monitor inmate progress using SOAPE formatted progress notes and apply appropriate psychological treatment modalities while maintaining ethical standards.

Perform mental status exams (MSE) in face-to-face interviews.

Review prior mental health records, probation reports, court documents, and other sources to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.

Establish collaborative ties with community programs, agencies, and care homes as assigned and approved by supervisors.

Conduct mental health education and develop resources for mentally ill and sex offender inmates / wards.

Assist inmates / youths in applying for entitlement benefits (e.g., SSI) and accessing community programs and services.

Compile and analyze data from audits related to mental health program requirements.

Provide appointment documentation and related information to support staff for data entry.

Communicate with relatives or caregivers about patients only after obtaining signed releases of information.

Develop therapeutic relationships with inmates / youths, families, and caretakers, as assigned and approved by supervisors, to support treatment delivery.

Represent the department in formal and informal settings regarding mental health matters.

Provide input and assist in implementing new programs for treatment, training, and rehabilitation of inmates / youths.

For additional inquiries please CALL our Hiring Team at (925) 226-7744 or TEXT 724-765-0941