PSYCHOLOGIST, CF - Wasco State Prison (WSP)
Job Description and Duties
Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 19 employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Psychology from an accredited institution
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in a correctional setting
- Experience with crisis intervention and individual therapy
- Knowledge of correctional facility policies and procedures
- Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Benefits
This classification is subject to Section 5, Hiring-Above-Minimum (HAM) Authorization of the California State Civil Service Pay Scales. The authorized HAM rate for this classification is: P $11,496, Q $13,937. Recruitment and Retention Bonus may be 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.
Pay
The salary range for this position is P $11,496 - Q $13,937 per month, depending on qualifications and experience.
Schedule
Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.