Travel Psychologist - $5,280 per week
Nightingale's List LLC · Sacramento, CA · Today
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About the role
Nightingale's List is seeking a travel Psychologist for a 24-week assignment at a Correctional Facility in Sacramento, California.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage psychiatric disorders, ensuring the formulation of effective treatment plans.
- Participate in crisis interventions, group psychotherapy, and face-to-face interviews, potentially at cell fronts.
- Document all care provided, including participation in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IOTT) meetings.
- Perform mental status exams and review pertinent documents to aid in diagnosis.
- Facilitate patient transitions within the institution and assist with their pre-release, ensuring their connection to external mental health programs.
- Maintain safety and security, ensuring proper conduct of inmates to prevent any harm.
- Comprehend and adhere to CA and CDCR laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Requirements
- Must hold a current PSYCH certification valid in California.
- Validated CA Psych License.
- Proficiency in English, both oral and written, is mandatory for effective communication and patient care.
Qualifications
- Must hold a current PSYCH certification valid in California.
- Validated CA Psych License.
- Proficiency in English, both oral and written, is mandatory for effective communication and patient care.
Skills
- Ability to evaluate and manage psychiatric disorders.
- Proficiency in English, both oral and written.
- Knowledge of CA and CDCR laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Benefits
- Dental benefits.
- Vision benefits.
Pay
The pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Schedule
Shift: 8 hours, days.