Senior Psychologist, CF (Specialist)-Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP)

About the role

The Senior Psychologist, CF (Specialist) coordinates the institution’s suicide prevention program, including training, suicide risk evaluations, internal reviews of suicide attempts and completed suicides, and institutional audits, reviews, and improvement of suicide prevention practices. They also coordinate and monitor the Mental Health Program’s training activities and have oversight of the psychological assessment program.

Maintains order and supervises the conduct of the incarcerated and protects and maintains the safety of persons and property. Some travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the institution’s suicide prevention program, including training, suicide risk evaluations, internal reviews of suicide attempts and completed suicides, and institutional audits, reviews, and improvement of suicide prevention practices.
• Coordinate and monitor the Mental Health Program’s training activities.
• Have oversight of the psychological assessment program.
• Maintain order and supervise the conduct of the incarcerated.
• Protect and maintain the safety of persons and property.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology and possession of an earned Doctorate Degree in Psychology from an educational institution meeting the criteria of Section 2914 of the Medical Board of California's Business and Professions Code.
• One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Psychologist Clinical, Correctional Facility, or Staff Psychologist (any specialty); or two years of postdoctoral, postinternship experience in the practice of psychology involving assessment and treatment and either training, research, consultation, or program planning in mental health services.

Qualifications

Unlicensed individuals who are recruited from outside the State of California and who qualify for licensure may take the examination and may be appointed for a maximum of two years at which time licensure shall have been obtained or the employment shall be terminated. Additionally, they must take the licensure examination at the earliest possible date after the date of employment.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

$11,369.00 - $14,633.00 per Month

Schedule

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