Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility; Specialist - Pelican Bay State Prison; PBSP

Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (Specialist)

Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP), Crescent City, CA. Pelican Bay provides constitutional medical, dental, and mental health care to a diverse correctional population. The mission is to facilitate the successful reintegration of individuals back to their communities by offering education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs in a safe, humane environment.

• Coordinate the institution’s suicide prevention program, including training, suicide risk evaluations, internal reviews of suicide attempts and completed suicides, and institutional audits.
• Oversee the Mental Health Program’s training activities and maintain the psychological assessment program.
• Maintain order, supervise conduct of incarcerated individuals, and protect safety of persons and property.
• Travel to regional facilities as required.

• Licensed Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology.
• Doctorate Degree in Psychology from an institution meeting Section 2914 of the Medical Board of California's Business and Professions Code.
• Either:
  • One year of experience as a Clinical Psychologist in the California state service performing the duties of a Psychologist (Correctional Facility or Staff Psychologist).
  • Two years of postdoctoral, post‑internship experience in assessment and treatment with training, research, consultation, or program planning in mental health services.
• For unlicensed individuals, secure a valid license within three years of appointment or the employment shall be terminated.

• Base salary range $12,685.00–$14,939.00 (public notice).
• Recruitment and retention bonus up to $20,000 during the first year for eligible employees.
• Referral bonus up to $5,000 for employees who remain employed for 90 days.
• Three‑year temporary appointment with potential extension to 24 months or permanent status.
• Personal Leave Program 2025: 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly, 3% base salary reduction for full‑time employees.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, 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. All applicants are expected to behave in accordance with the State’s objective of achieving a drug‑free workplace.