Chief Psychologist, Correctional Facility - Valley State Prison in Chowchilla, CA

Chief Psychologist, Correctional Facility – Valley State Prison, Chowchilla, CA

Administrator for the Mental Health Department of California Correctional Health Care Services. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and CCHCS provide a pay range, which will be adjusted based on skills and experience. For detailed compensation, contact the recruiter.

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 the tools to be drug‑free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs in a safe and humane environment.

• Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, assume administrative responsibilities over the Mental Health Department.
• Provide supervision to line staff and first‑line supervisors.
• Develop treatment modalities and oversee quality assurance of mental health services.

• Valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology.
• Earned Doctorate Degree in Psychology from an institution meeting Section 2914 of the Medical Board of California's Business and Professions Code.
• Either:
  • At least two (2) years’ experience as a licensed Psychologist in the Department of Corrections.
  • Or at least three (3) years’ experience as a licensed Psychologist in a forensic setting such as a local jail or community‑based forensic treatment unit.
• Training and Development assignment will not be considered at this time.

Please write the position number on your application: 919‑220‑9859‑001.

Valid email address required for application.

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 (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.