Chief Psychologist, Correctional Facility

Job Posting:

Chief Psychologist, CF
- California Institution for Men (CIM)

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-531670 -

JC-531670 - Chief Psychologist, CF
- California Institution for Men (CIM)
CHIEF PSYCHOLOGIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

$15,619.00 - $19,993.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/24/2026

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 19and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027.

Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.

This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent.

Recruitment and Retention Bonus may be available for clinicians newly hired with California Correctional Health Care Services.

Please note: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. Additionally, 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.

IMPORTANT: 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. For a CDCR/CCHCS employee to be considered, a questionnaire must be completed to the best of your knowledge, including the referring employee’s name, classification, PERNR, and work location.

The questionnaire will be provided to the selected candidate during the pre-employment process.
Under the general direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Psychologist, Correctional Facility (CF) will be responsible for the implementation of the Department's Mental Health Programs in the institution by providing oversight to the onsite clinical operations. Some travel required.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CHIEF PSYCHOLOGIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Classification:

CHIEF PSYCHOLOGIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY $15,619.00 - $19,993.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Facility:

California Institution for Men

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…