Senior Psychologist, CF (Supervisor)-Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP)
Job Summary
The Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (CF) (Supervisor) position is located at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP), Soledad, CA, Monterey County. This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent. Recruitment and Retention Bonuses may be available for clinicians newly hired with California Correctional Health Care Services.
About the Role
Under the general direction of the Chief Psychologist, Correctional Facility (CF), the Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (CF) (Supervisor) is responsible for the direct training and clinical/administrator supervision of subordinate staff psychologists as assigned. He/she will perform the most difficult psychological evaluations and associated treatment of incarcerated patients, assist in program development and evaluation, research, training, clinical consultation, and revision of department policy and procedures. The incumbent will function as a specialized psychological consultant to the institutional staff upon request.
Responsibilities
- Directly train and clinically/administratively supervise subordinate staff psychologists as assigned.
- Perform the most difficult psychological evaluations and associated treatment of incarcerated patients.
- Aid in program development and evaluation, research, training, clinical consultation, and revision of department policy and procedures.
- Function as a specialized psychological consultant to the institutional staff upon request.
Requirements
Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (Supervisor) (9288) - CalHR
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Psychology or related field.
- Valid California Psychological Clinical Supervisor license.
- At least 5 years of experience in a supervisory capacity in a correctional setting.
- Experience in conducting psychological evaluations and treatments.
- Knowledge of correctional psychology principles and practices.
- Ability to communicate effectively with inmates, staff, and other professionals.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient in computer applications, particularly those used in psychological assessments and documentation.
Benefits
Not specified.
Pay
Base salary is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Not specified.
Contact Information
Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure to have a valid email address on your application.
Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers
Note: The position number is 936-220-9288-400.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.