Chief Psychologist, Correctional Facility

Chief Psychologist – California Institution for Men (CIM)

Location: San Bernardino County, California (Chino, CA) – Institution for Men (CIM)

Job Code: JC-503249 |
Salary: $15,619.00 – $19,993.00 per month (minimum salary for new to State candidates)

Position: 1 |
Work Type: 12‑Month Limited Term – Full Time, In‑Office |
Final Filing Date: 01/16/2026

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• Implement the Department’s Mental Health Programs in the institution by providing oversight to onsite clinical operations.
• Directly supervise and train Senior Psychologists, Staff Psychologists, and Recreation Therapists.
• Review or perform the most difficult psychological evaluations for court‑referred Pre‑Sentencing Diagnostic Cases or inmates referred by the Board of Prison Terms.
• Assist the Chief Psychiatrist or Chief of Mental Health in program development and evaluation, clinical research and training, and in writing and revising Department policy and procedures.
• Serve as a highly skilled psychological consultant to other medical staff.

• Doctorate degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD) from an accredited institution meeting the criteria of Section 2914 of the Medical Board of California Business and Professions Code.
• Valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology.
• At least two years’ experience as a licensed Psychologist in the Department of Corrections.
• Complete the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic equivalent). Include all experience and education demonstrating how the minimum qualifications are met.
• Foreign‑educated candidates must provide verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency (e.g., NACES).
• Candidates must be willing to submit to background investigation (Live Scan Fingerprinting) and tuberculosis testing prior to appointment.
• Eligibility for recruitment and retention stipend (up to $10,000 one‑time) and differential (up to $20,000 monthly) may apply; referral bonus up to $5,000 for CDCR/CCHCS employees who remain employed 90 days.

Complete the full application package—including the STD 678 and any required documents—and submit by the Final Filing Date. Applications may be submitted electronically through Cal Career or, if preferred, mailed or dropped off at the addresses listed below.

Mailing Address (Hard Copy)
California Correctional Health Care Services – Regional Human Resources–Southern
Attn: M. Angeles CIM-9859-LT/FT JC-503249
P.O. Box 81857, Bakersfield, CA 93380

Drop‑off Address (Hard Copy)
California Correctional Health Care Services – California Institution for Men
Administration Building, Room 344, 14901 Central Avenue, Chino, CA 91710
Attn:
Tasha Pitts or Priscilla Bernal

All applications must be received or postmarked by 01/16/2026. Late applications will not be considered.

• Human Resources Contact: Megan Angeles –
• Hiring Unit Contact: Tasha Pitts –  (Phone: 909‑597‑1821)
• EEO Contact: CCHCS EEO Office –  (Phone: 916‑691‑6118)

The State of California is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, or other protected class, will receive full consideration.

Benefits information is available on the California Department of Human Resources website () and the CalPERS website (). Eligibility is based on job classification, bargaining unit, length of appointment, and other factors.

Benefits are subject to change. Please consult the links above for current information.