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

Overview

Senior Psychologist, CF (Specialist) position located at Corcoran State Prison, Corcoran, Kings County. This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent. Salary information is provided separately by the department; see the base pay range section for details.

This range is provided by California Correctional Health Care Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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 individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable, by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, in a safe and humane environment. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the California Correctional Health Care Services are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace.

We strive to attract and hire candidates from diverse communities and empower employees from varied cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We foster inclusion and collaboration to increase representation at all levels. CDCR/CCHCS values all team members and work cooperatively to provide high-quality health care to a diverse correctional population, including medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy services.

Commitment to the California Model: CDCR and CCHCS partner on the California Model to transform the correctional landscape, leveraging best practices to address challenges related to incarceration and institutional working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying workplace and improving re-entry outcomes for the formerly incarcerated.

Note:

Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure a valid email address on your application.

Job location:

Corcoran State Prison, Corcoran, CA. Position number:

-003.

Under the general direction of the Chief Psychologist, Correctional Facility (CF) or Chief of Mental Health Services, the Senior Psychologist, CF (Specialist), Suicide Prevention, Training and Assessment Coordinator, coordinates the institution’s suicide prevention program, including training, suicide risk evaluations, internal reviews of suicide attempts and completed suicides, and institutional audits and program improvements. The Senior Psychologist also coordinates and monitors Mental Health Program training activities and oversees the psychological assessment program.

The role maintains order and safety for incarcerated individuals and staff. Some travel is required.

Responsibilities also include coordinating and conducting program activities related to suicide prevention, ensuring compliance with relevant policies, and supporting the overall Mental Health Services program.

Senior Psychologist, CF (Specialist) (9287) specifications are available in the Duty Statement. Additional information about the job is provided there. Equal Opportunity Employer statement applies.

It is an objective of the State of California to maintain a drug-free workplace; applicants will be expected to comply with state rules regarding drug use and civil service requirements.

• Recruitment and Retention Bonus may be available for clinicians newly hired with California Correctional Health Care Services.
• Eligible for a $10,000 one-time recruitment and retention stipend if eligibility criteria are met, with potential monthly recruitment and retention differential during the first year (totaling up to $20,000).
• California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) employees may be eligible for a $5,000 referral bonus if hired and remain employed for 90 days. Follow the provided link and submit the requested information if applying.

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