PSYCHOLOGIST, CF - California Men's Colony (CMC)
About the role
Under the general direction of the Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (Supervisor), the Psychologist-Clinical, Correctional Facility, is responsible for preadmission screenings, psychologist evaluation of inmates admitted to the program, crisis intervention, individual therapy, treatment and discharge planning, participating in interdisciplinary team evaluations, and consulting with the psychiatrist, nursing and other staff. The psychologist may be assigned other clinical duties throughout the institution, including participation in staff meeting, institutional committees, and consults with custody staff as well as supervision and training to students, interns, unlicensed psychologists and other staff. The psychologist may also participate in program evaluation and research, and may provide consultation on research design and analysis of data.
Responsibilities
- Preadmission screenings and psychological evaluation of inmates admitted to the program
- Crisis intervention and individual therapy
- Treatment and discharge planning
- Participating in interdisciplinary team evaluations
- Consulting with psychiatrists, nursing, and other staff
- Clinical duties throughout the institution, including participation in staff meetings and institutional committees
- Consultation with custody staff
- Supervision and training to students, interns, unlicensed psychologists, and other staff
- Program evaluation and research, including consultation on research design and data analysis
Requirements
- Valid license or eligibility for licensure as a Psychologist in California
- Ability to conduct psychological assessments and evaluations
- Experience with individual therapy and crisis intervention
- Ability to participate in interdisciplinary team settings
Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited institution
- Completion of an internship approved by the American Psychological Association or equivalent
- Knowledge of psychological assessment techniques, treatment modalities, and research methodologies
- Experience in correctional or institutional settings preferred
Skills
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
- Supervisory and training capabilities
- Research and data analysis competencies
Benefits
- Recruitment and Retention Bonus available for clinicians newly hired with California Correctional Health Care Services
- $10,000 one-time recruitment and retention stipend for eligible individuals who remain employed for six months
- Monthly recruitment and retention differential during first year of employment (totaling $20,000) for eligible individuals
- $5,000 referral bonus for CDCR/CCHCS employees who refer a selected candidate who remains employed for 90 days
- Hiring-Above-Minimum (HAM) authorization rate: P $11,496, Q $13,937
Pay
Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 19 to have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Part-time and permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same conditions on a prorated basis. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.
Schedule
This Job Control is listed Until Filled. Applications will be reviewed on the following dates: 04/24/26, 05/08/26, 05/22/26, 06/05/26, 06/19/26, 07/03/26, 07/17/26, 07/31/26, 08/14/26, 08/28/26, 09/11/26, 09/25/26, 10/09/26.