PSYCHOLOGIST, CF - California State Prison, Corcoran (COR)

Job Summary

This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent.

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.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Licensure as a Psychologist in the State of California.
• Experience in correctional settings preferred.
• Knowledge of correctional psychology principles and practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Pre-admission screenings.
• Evaluation of inmates admitted to the program.
• Crisis intervention.
• Individual therapy and treatment planning.
• Participation in interdisciplinary team evaluations.
• Consultation with the psychiatrist, nursing, and other staff.
• Supervision and training of students, interns, unlicensed psychologists, and other staff.
• Program evaluation and research.
• Consultation on research design and data analysis.

Pay and Benefits

The authorized HAM rate for this classification is P $11,496, Q $13,937.

Recruitment and Retention Bonus available for clinicians newly hired with California Correctional Health Care Services. Please note: Individuals may be eligible to receive a $10,000 one-time recruitment and retention stipend should they meet the eligibility criteria, including but not limited to remaining employed with CCHCS for six months. Additionally, individuals may be eligible to receive a monthly recruitment and retention differential during their first year with CCHCS (totaling $20,000), should they meet the eligibility criteria.

For a CDCR/CCHCS employee to be considered, a questionnaire must be completed to the best of your knowledge, including the referring employee’s name, classification, PERNR, and work location. The questionnaire will be provided to the selected candidate during the pre-employment process.

Schedule

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

Benefits

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) employees may be eligible for a $5,000 referral bonus should you be selected for hire and remain employed with CCHCS for 90 days.