Clinical Psychologist ; Salem

Clinical Psychologist 1 (Salem)

Oregon State Penitentiary – Salem, Orgon

Oregon Department of Corrections

We’re hiring! We need dedicated professionals to provide on-site care within our secure correctional facility medical units. Enjoy flexible scheduling, a manageable patient load, and the opportunity to truly follow the course of treatment without the pressures of billing or insurance. This is a rewarding role for those who value professional continuity of care and making a real difference.

• Initial Posting Date: 07/22/2026
• Final date to receive applications: 08/31/2026
• Agency:
  Department of Corrections
• Salary Range: $10,966 - $12,884
• Position Type:
  Employee
• Position Title:
  
  Clinical Psychologist 1 (Salem)

• Psychological Assessments.
• Administers, scores, interprets and presents findings of standardized psychological assessments to evaluate adults in custody in various DOC facilities.
• Documents psychological assessments in accordance with Health Services and Behavioral Health Services practices.
• Integrates test results, behavioral observations, and historical data to formulate a diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
• Performs risk assessments as requested and necessary.
• Performs psychological autopsies as requested and necessary.
• Provides input into the development of individualized treatment plans, that may include Behavior Intervention Plans, as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Completes evaluations within specified deadlines.

• Meets with adults in custody to implement treatment plans consistent with the recommendations of the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Conducts individual and group therapy.

• Attends clinical management meetings to consult on clinical and service delivery issues.
• Documents all consultation or direct services provided in the medical record per Health Services Policy and Procedures.
• Conducts psychological autopsies as required.
• Attends and participates in in-services training. Provides training to program staff on topics specific to identified clinical topics.

This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

A doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited university, completion of a one-year internship in Clinical Psychology, and completion of necessary supervised hours post-graduation.

You must be licensed as a Psychologist in the state of Oregon or meet all requirements for immediate licensure. Required to be licensed in Oregon at the time of your appointment. A position may be offered contingent on you obtaining your Oregon license.

• Administering, scoring, and interpreting standardized tests of intelligence, achievement, aptitude, personality behaviors, and neuropsychological screening
• Preparing written reports which contain formal diagnoses and recommendations for treatment
• Performing group and individual therapy.
• Maintaining client records.
• Thorough and timely written and verbal communication.
• Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team in developing treatment and behavior modification plans for clients
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with members of an interdisciplinary treatment team and other agency staff
• Provide training in assessment, psychotherapy, and treatment planning techniques

• Principles and procedures of basic and applied clinical psychology
• Theories and principles of psychotherapy, psychopathology, behavior modification, and group processes
• Theories and principles of normal and abnormal human development
• Theories and methods of behavioral analysis and assessment
• American Psychological Association ethics
• Life span development

This recruitment will remain open until filled. We may close the announcement at any time when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee we will consider all applications received. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

The work is conducted in adult prisons. Offenders may become physically and verbally abusive and assaults and…