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Contract Psychologist – State Correctional Facility (Lancaster, CA).Join a clinical psychology team in Lancaster, CA—providing care to justice-involved adults in a correctional setting full-time wi... Show more
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Contract Psychologist – State Correctional Facility (Lancaster, CA)
Join a clinical psychology team in Lancaster, 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 – Lancaster, 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, moderate 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.
Call to action: If you’re a California-licensed psychologist interested in forensic work with strong earning potential and schedule flexibility, contact us today about this Lancaster contract.
Role Overview
This assignment is at an adult men’s correctional facility in Lancaster, California, serving moderate-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:
How to Learn More / Apply
For full contract and compensation details:
Funk and Associates is owned and still operated by a contract psychiatrist. Our mission is to provide the best rate and the least overhead for relief doctors with the state of California. The ideal candidate will value transparency and have experience with competing vendors.