Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility; Specialist

job posting:senior psychologist, correctional facility (specialist)

california correctional health care services

senior psychologist, correctional facility (specialist)

$11,369.00 - $14,633.00 per month

final filing date: 9/18/2026

under the general direction of the chief psychologist, clinical support and suicide prevention and in coordination with the regional mental health administrators, statewide mental health program (smhp) the senior psychologist, specialist, will provide clinical support, data analysis, and review of suicide prevention and response practices for institutions within their assigned region. Travel is required.

priority consideration will be given to re-employment, departmental restriction of appointment, state restriction of appointment, and surplus candidates.

all methods of appointment may be considered.

• individuals may be eligible to receive a $10,000 one-time recruitment and retention stipend should they meet the eligibility criteria, including but not limited to remaining employed with cchcs for six months.
• individuals may be eligible to receive a monthly recruitment and retention differential during their first year with cchcs (totaling $20,000), should they meet the eligibility criteria.
• california department of corrections and rehabilitation (cdcr) and california correctional health care services (cchcs) employees may be eligible for a $5,000 referral bonus should you be selected for hire, and remain employed with cchcs for 90 days.
• the position is eligible for hybrid telework, in accordance with the statewide telework policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in california upon appointment.

• about the location – headquarters
• up to 10% travel is required.

• senior psychologist, correctional facility (specialist)

senior psychologist, correctional facility (specialist) $11,369.00 - $14,633.00p new to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

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hq in elk grove, sacramento county

hybrid

permanent, full time

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.

cdcr and cchcs are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships.

Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities

cdcr and cchcs are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the department.

across our organization, our programs work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the cdcr and cchcs mission.

license: possession of a valid license as a psychologist issued by the california board of psychology and possession of an earned doctorate degree in psychology from an educational institution meeting the criteria of section 2914 of the medical board of california's business and professions code.

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