Licensed Clinical PsychologistCALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS • San Quentin, CA, US

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS • San Quentin, CA, US

15 hours ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

About the Company

CDCR is committed to providing quality healthcare services to its patient-inmates / wards, ensuring their mental health needs are met in a safe and secure environment.

About the Role

The Psychologist will provide psychological services to mentally ill inmates / wards under the direction of the Senior Psychologist, Supervisor, and / or the chief of Mental Health.

Scheudle is Monday – Friday, 6am – 2pm, or 7am – 3pm - OR – Monday- Thursday, 6am – 4pm, or 7am – 5pm - OR - Tuesday – Friday, 6am – 4pm, or 4am – 5pm
Option for 3 / 10s M-F 7am-5pm
3-week training

Responsibilities

Must be able to periodically serve as clinician-of-the-day by being available for on-call during scheduled work days for patient emergencies;

Expected to work effectively and cooperatively with staff from all classifications in order to enhance the quality of professional working relationships;

Conducts initial mental health evaluations including criminal, psychological, and substance abuse case history to assess inmate's current needs and make treatment recommendations in the initial evaluation;

Conducts clinically sound suicide risk evaluations including clinical review, applying suicide risk assessment protocols, pertinent data / chart reviews, proper documentation and consultations as needed;

Meets with mentally ill inmates / wards for crisis intervention, group psychotherapy, face-to-face interviews, etc. May be required to provide clinical, face-to-face interviews at cell fronts in inmate housing units. In some institutions, multi-tiered housing units may require the ability to climb stairs and walk long distances;

Identify the relevant signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders in order to comprehensively assess, diagnose, and manage the presenting symptomatology;

Effectively applies psychological assessments in the selection, administration, scoring and interpretation of the continuum of psychological tests;

Writes clinical reports regarding diagnoses, prognoses and develops treatment plans that reflect the standard of practice;

Consults on complex cases with supervisor, treatment team members, and with CDCR institutional healthcare personnel, and other divisions within the department;

Documents all care provided to the inmate, including face-to-face contacts and Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IOTTs) meetings;

Monitors inmate progress using Subjective Assessment Plan Evaluation (SOAPE) FORMATTED PROGRESS NOTES;

Effectively applies community standard of practice for the selection and effective implementation of psychological treatment modalities and maintains ethical standards;

Performs mental status exam (MSE) in face-to-face interviews;

Examines prior mental health records, institutional chromos, probation reports, court records and other available documents to assist in the formulation of patient's diagnosis and aid in the development of the inmate's treatment plans;

Establishes collaborative ties with community programs, groups, agencies, board and care homes, etc. to develop supportive community relationships as assigned and approved by the supervisor;

Conducts mental health education and develops additional resources for mentally ill and sex offender inmates / wards;

Assist patient-inmates / youths in applying for entitlement benefits (SSI), community programs, and services;

Participates in IDTT meetings;

Compiles and analyzes data from audits pertaining to the mental health program requirements;

Provide information (i.e. appointment documentation, no-shows, etc.) to support staff for data entry;

Provides written reports and consults with the Board of Prison Hearing and other CDCR staff;

Provide relatives / caregivers with information concerning patients in person, by phone, or by correspondence only after receiving the inmate's signed release of information for that specific individual;

Develop a therapeutic relationship with the patient-inmates / youths, families and caretakers, as assigned and approved by the supervisor, in order to enhance effective treatment delivery;

Represents the department at formal and informal settings regarding mental health matters;

Maintains order and supervises the conduct of persons committed to the correctional facility in order to prevent escapes or injury by these persons to themselves or others;

Gives input and helps to implement new programs for the treatment, training or rehabilitation of patient-inmates / youths;

Comprehends and adheres to CA and CDCR law, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding the patient's confidentiality, written and electronic medical record documentation and the release of patient records;

When conditions are suspected, adheres to mandated reporting requirements regarding CA Psychologists such as reported child abuse, elder abuse, danger to self or others; Tarasoff reporting and other confidentiality mandates.

Qualifications

Minimum of twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to those defined herein, in a public or private institution. Internship does not count towards the required experience.

All Psychologists must have the required licenses, permits, and / or certifications noted herein.

Proficient in the English language and able to communicate effectively with CDCR / CCHCS.

Required Skills

Ability to speak, understand oral and written communication, and write effectively in the English language.

Preferred Skills

Experience working in a correctional facility or with similar populations.

Pay range and compensation package

$110 / Hour

Equal Opportunity Statement

RPS is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Create a job alert for this search

Licensed Clinical Psychologist • San Quentin, CA, US

Related jobs

MCRT NOC Clinician Licensed - Behavioral Health 628

Telecare Corporation • San Mateo, CA, United States

Full-time

Do you want to be a part of bridging the gap? Help us continue to build a new, innovative program that is changing the way our community receives help while in an acute crisis.Mobile Crisis Respons...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Bilingual Psychiatrist

Children's Institute • Oakland, CA, US

Full-time

Uses independent judgment and discretion to provide psychiatric services to children and families.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfa...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Licensed Psychologist

University of California - Riverside • Oakland, CA, United States

Full-time

The Licensed Psychologist provides direct clinical psychological service to the UCR students and in support of the campus community. This position provides crisis intervention services; consults wit...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Nashville, TN based Clinical Specialist

Calyxo, Inc. • Pleasanton, CA, United States

Full-time

The company was founded in 2016 to address the profound need for improved kidney stone treatment.Kidney stone disease is a common, painful condition that consumes vast amounts of healthcare resourc...Show more

Last updated: 22 days ago • Promoted

Clinical Therapist - Telehealth

HealthLinkNow • Oakland, CA, US

Full-time

HealthLinkNow, part of Universal Health Services, Inc.Licensed Telehealth Therapist LCSW / LMFT / LPCC t.We are looking for innovative clinicians who are committed to providing exceptional patient care...Show more

Last updated: 1 hour ago • Promoted • New!

Physician / Psychologist / California / Permanent / Licensed Psychologist Job

First Choice • Oakland, CA, United States

Permanent

Licensed Psychologist The Trauma and Stress Recovery Center (TSRC) is a multi-disciplinary practice which provides treatment for a diverse population. TSRC is firmly rooted in empirically-validated ...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Lecturer Pool - Psychology - College of Letters & Science

InsideHigherEd • Berkeley, California, United States

Full-time +1

Lecturer Pool - Psychology - College of Letters & Science.Salary : Commensurate with college teaching experience, in accordance with the current Unit-18 lecturer salary scale and its provisions.The ...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Licensed Psychologist

Tandym Group • Napa, CA, US

Full-time

A health services organization in California is currently seeking a licensed Psychologist to join its Intake & Eligibility department in the Napa Valley. In this role, the Psychologist will be r...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) - Pleasant Hill, CA

LifeStance Health • Pleasant Hill, CA, US

Full-time

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Gotham Enterprises Ltd • Oakland, CA, US

Full-time

Quick Apply

Full-time Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) Wanted for a Federally Qualified Community Mental Health Clinic (FQHC) in West Oakland, CA. The Community Mental Health Clinic is dedicated ...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

FCS, Inc • Petaluma, CA, US

Full-time

FULL TIME CLINICIAN ROLE THAT PAYS OVER $100k!!!! Residential Treatment Facility is urgently hiring for a good clinician. Will offer six weeks of PTO and cover health insurance.For more inform...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Raleigh, NC based Clinical Specialist

Calyxo, Inc. • Pleasanton, CA, United States

Full-time

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Clinical Director (LCSW, LMFT) - Mobile Crisis 628

Telecare Corporation • San Mateo, CA, United States

Full-time

They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean.Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live. Client from Orange County Region.Telecare's ...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

LCSW / Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Cross Country Search • Oakland, CA, US

Full-time +1

Join our Escondido, Alpine, El Cajon and San Ysidro, CA Team!.Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Salary Range $85,000 - $130,000 (depending on experience) + be...Show more

Last updated: 13 hours ago • Promoted • New!

Clinical Psychologist

TradeJobsWorkForce • 94188 San Francisco, CA, US

Full-time

Clinical Psychologist Job Duties : Selects, administers, scores, and interprets psychological tests...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Licensed Psychiatrist

Headway • San Francisco, CA, United States

Full-time +1

Be among the first 25 applicants.This range is provided by Headway.Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Wage : Between $148-$232 an ho...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Physician / Psychologist / California / Permanent / Licensed Psychologist Job

First Choice Inc • Oakland, CA, United States

Permanent

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Licensed Therapist / Counselor

Wellworth Therapy • Oakland, CA, US

Full-time

Our clinicians specialize in trauma-informed care, attachment repair, and relational healing.We believe in creating a supportive environment for both our clients and our therapists—one built on col...Show more

Last updated: 14 days ago • Promoted