PSYCHOLOGIST-CLINICAL, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, Correctional Training Facility

OverviewPSYCHOLOGIST-CLINICAL, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, Correctional Training Facility (CTF).This advertisement is for a Psychologist, CF position(s) located at Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad, Monterey County. Please write the position number on your application: 101-220-9283-XXX. Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application. Department Website: cchcs.ca.gov/careers.Job Description And DutiesUnder the general direction of the Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (Supervisor), the Psychologist-Clinical, Correctional Facility, is responsible for preadmission screenings, psychologist evaluation of inmates admitted to the program, crisis intervention, individual therapy, treatment and discharge planning, participating in interdisciplinary team evaluations, and consulting with the psychiatrist, nursing and other staff. The psychologist may be assigned other clinical duties throughout the institution, including participation in staff meetings, institutional committees, and consults with custody staff as well as supervision and training to students, interns, unlicensed psychologists and other staff. The psychologist may also participate in program evaluation and research, and may provide consultation on research design and analysis of data.Minimum Qualifications:License: Possession of a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology and possession of an earned Doctorate Degree in Psychology from an educational institution meeting the criteria of Section 2914 of the Medical Board of California\'s Business and Professions Code.Individuals who do not qualify for licensure by the California Board of Psychology or who are in the process of securing this license will be admitted into the examination and may be appointed, but must secure a valid license within three years of an appointment or the employment shall be terminated. For persons employed less than full time, an extension of a waiver of licensure may be granted for additional years proportional to the extent of part-time employment, as long as the person is employed without interruption in service, but in no case shall the waiver exceed five years.(Unlicensed individuals who are recruited from outside the State of California and who qualify for licensure may take the examination and may be appointed for a maximum of two years at which time licensure shall have been obtained or the employment shall be terminated. Additionally, they must take the licensure examination at the earliest possible date after the date of employment.)Applicants who are within six months of receiving their degree will be admitted into the examination, but will not be eligible for appointment until receipt of the degree and completion of the internship.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.Compensation and BenefitsCalifornia Correctional Health Care Services provided pay range. This range is provided by California Correctional Health Care Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range information includes salary adjustments and recruitment/retention incentives. Recruitment and retention bonuses may be available for clinicians newly hired with CCHCS. A $5,000 referral bonus may be available for CDCR/CCHCS employees who are selected for hire and remain employed for 90 days. Note: This section reflects program-specific information and is subject to change.OtherEffective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 19 and related staff to have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect these changes. Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions on a prorated basis. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on hours worked. This job control is listed Until Filled with review dates periodically noted.Equal Opportunity Employer. The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. The State promotes a drug-free workplace and expects compliance with this standard.Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionHealth Care ProviderIndustriesHospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr