SR. PSYCHOLOGIST, CF (SPECIALIST) - California Institution for Men (CIM)

Duties

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (CF) (Specialist) performs as the clinical systems expert and provides psychological consultation relating to the institution’s health care performance management programs and processes.

Serves as an advisor to institution executives, and acts as a liaison with the Statewide Quality Officer and Quality Management Section staff, statewide executives in various disciplines, other institution Chief Quality Officers (CQO), and other stakeholder groups as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Valid California Psychological Clinical Supervisor license or equivalent license from another state.
• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a correctional setting, with a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in conducting psychological assessments and interventions, and familiarity with correctional psychology principles and practices.
• Knowledge of correctional health care systems and policies.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Benefits

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

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. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.