Psychologist, CF - Salinas Valley State Prison; SVSP

Department Information

Vision:
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

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 strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

This advertisement is for a Psychologist, CF position(s) located at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) in Soledad, Monterey County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 936‑220‑9283‑XXX.

This part‑time position will involve 16 hours per week. The monthly part‑time salary range is $4,598.40 to $5,574.80.

NOTE:

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

This Job Control is listed Until Filled. Applications will be reviewed on the following dates: 2/13/26, 2/27/26, 3/13/26, 3/27/26, 4/10/26, 4/24/26, 05/08/26, 5/29/26, 6/12/26, 6/26/26, 7/10/26, 7/24/26, 8/7/26, 8/21/26, 9/4/26, 9/18/26, 10/2/26, 10/16/26, 10/30/26, 11/13/26, 11/27/26, 12/11/26.

Recruitment and Retention Bonus available for clinicians newly hired with California Correctional Health Care Services. Individuals may be eligible to receive a $10,000 one‑time recruitment and retention stipend, and a monthly differential during their first year (totaling $20,000), provided eligibility criteria are met.

Employees may be eligible for a $5,000 referral bonus if selected for hire and remain employed for 90 days.

• Preadmission screenings.
• Psychologist evaluation of inmates admitted to the program.
• Crisis intervention.
• Individual therapy, treatment, and discharge planning.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team evaluations.
• Consult with the psychiatrist, nursing and other staff.
• Assist in staff meetings, institutional committees, and consults with custody staff.
• Supervision and training of students, interns, unlicensed psychologists and other staff.
• Participate in program evaluation and research, and consult on research design and analysis of data.

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 institution meeting the criteria of Section 2914 of the Medical Board of California's Business and Professions Code.

Individuals in the process of securing this license may be appointed with a waiver, provided they secure a valid license within three years of appointment. Waivers may be granted for part‑time employees proportionally, up to five years. Unlicensed recruits from outside California who qualify for licensure may be appointed for up to two years, during which licensure must be obtained. Applicants within six months of receiving their degree may be admitted for exam but not appointed until receipt of degree and completion of internship.

For more information, consult the Duty Statement.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, 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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Applicants will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.