Senior Psychologist, CF; Supervisor - California State Prison, Corcoran; COR

Base pay range

Part‑time position; 20 hours per week. Monthly salary $6,342.50 – $7,469.50.

Vision:
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission:
To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug‑free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

Values: CDCR and CCHCS strive to provide the highest level of health care to a diverse correctional population, encouraging creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace and fostering collaboration with community partners to enhance public safety.

This advertisement is for a Senior Psychologist, CF (Supervisor) position located at Corcoran State Prison, in Corcoran, Kings County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 084‑220‑9288‑007.

Full part‑time; 20 hours per week. Monthly salary range: $6,342.50 to $7,469.50.

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Recruitment and Retention Bonus may be available for clinicians newly hired with California Correctional Health Care Services. Eligible clinicians may receive a one‑time $10,000 stipend after six months of employment and a monthly differential totaling $20,000 during the first year. Employees may also be eligible for a $5,000 referral bonus if hired and remaining employed for 90 days. Follow the link provided in the full posting to complete the questionnaire.

Under the supervision of the Mental Health Program Manager, the Senior Psychologist, Supervisor:

• Provides general supervision of Psychologists and, depending on location, directs specialized psychological assessment and treatment programs.
• Directly supervises Office Assistant, Office Technician, Office Services Supervisor II, Health Program Specialist I, Psychiatric Technician, and Recreation Therapist.
• Participates in hiring of new employees and reviews/recommends research projects.
• Reviews second‑level inmate appeals and provides clinical consultation to custodial staff.
• Performs special assignments requested by the Chief Psychiatrist.

License:
Must possess a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology and an earned Doctorate Degree in Psychology from an institution meeting Section 2914 of the Medical Board of California’s Business and Professions Code.

Experience:

Either

• One year of experience as a Psychologist Clinical, Correctional Facility, or Staff Psychologist in California state service.
• Two years of postdoctoral/post‑internship experience involving assessment, treatment, and training, research, consultation, or program planning in mental health services.

Applicants who are not yet licensed by the California Board of Psychology will be admitted to examination; they must secure a license before appointment.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Mid‑Senior level

Part‑time

Health Care Provider

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