Job Summary:
Seeking a licensed Psychologist to provide mental health care to inmates/wards in a correctional setting. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, crisis intervention, psychotherapy, treatment planning, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care.
Qualifications:
PhD or PsyD in Psychology - 1 year of Psychologist experience in Health care Settings. - Active California Psychologist license - Experience in assessments, treatment planning, and crisis intervention - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA Key Responsibilities: - Conduct mental health evaluations, suicide risk assessments, and Mental Status Exams (MSE). - Provide crisis intervention, group therapy, and face-to-face clinical interviews (including cell-front interviews). - Prepare diagnoses, treatment plans, clinical reports, and SOAPE-formatted progress notes. - Review criminal, psychological, and medical records to support treatment planning. - Participate in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) meetings. - Consult with supervisors, healthcare staff, and institutional personnel on complex cases. - Document all clinical care and monitor inmate progress. - Assist inmates in accessing community programs and benefits (e.g., SSI). - Maintain compliance with CDCR policies, confidentiality laws, and mandated reporting requirements. - Support mental health education and rehabilitation programs. - Maintain safety, order, and professional conduct within the facility. If you have any queries regarding the role, feel free to reach out to me directly: +1(801)- or Email me at
