Senior Psychologist, CF (Specialist) QM; Central California Women's Facility, Chowchilla
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, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt 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
- Masters degree in Psychology from an accredited institution
- Valid California Psychological Clinical Specialist (PCS) license
- At least 5 years of experience in a correctional setting
- Experience in conducting psychological assessments and interventions
- Knowledge of correctional psychology principles and practices
- Ability to communicate effectively with inmates, staff, and other stakeholders
- Experience with quality management and performance improvement initiatives
Benefits
This position offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development. 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 starting salary for this position is $XXX per month, depending on qualifications and experience. Please note that salaries do not reflect the recent changes due to the implementation of PLP 2025.
Schedule
The Senior Psychologist, CF (Specialist) works a standard 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday. Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.