Clinical Psychologist, Correctional (1099)

Healthcare Staffing Professionals is seeking qualified Clinical Psychologists for contract roles in a unique healthcare environment. Contracts are available for 6, 12, 18, or 24 months.

About the role

Work in a dynamic and challenging setting where every day brings new experiences and opportunities for personal and professional growth. This position is located in Crescent City, CA.

Responsibilities

• Serve as clinician-of-the-day, providing on-call availability for patient emergencies during scheduled work days.
• Collaborate effectively with staff from all classifications to enhance professional working relationships and ensure quality care.
• Conduct initial mental health evaluations, including criminal, psychological, and substance abuse case history assessments, and make treatment recommendations.
• Perform clinically sound suicide risk evaluations, applying assessment protocols and ensuring proper documentation.
• Conduct crisis intervention, group psychotherapy, and face-to-face interviews with mentally ill inmates.
• Identify signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders, assess, diagnose, and manage presenting symptomatology.
• Administer and interpret psychological tests, write clinical reports, and develop treatment plans.
• Consult on complex cases with supervisors, treatment team members, and healthcare personnel.
• Monitor inmate progress and maintain ethical standards in treatment delivery.
• Conduct mental status exams and analyze relevant documents to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Compile and analyze data from audits and contribute to the implementation of new programs for patient rehabilitation.

Requirements

• Active CA PSYL License.
• PhD or PsyD (Required).
• Minimum of 12 continuous months of experience within the last 3 years performing similar services.
• 2 professional references.

Pay

$160/hour for 40 hours per week.