Clinical Psychologist, Correctional (1099)

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Clinical Psychologist seeking a meaningful opportunity to make a difference? Healthcare Staffing Professionals is seeking qualified Clinical Psychologists who are committed to providing quality care and who are ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in a unique healthcare environment. We offer 6,12, 18 or 24 month Contracts.

Why choose HSP?

Take this opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging setting where every day brings new experiences and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Pay Rate:$336,960 yearly compensation estimate ( $162/hr X $2080 hours a year ) , $28,080 a month on average, working 40 hours a week

Location: Soledad, CA

Duties

• Serve as clinician-of-the-day, providing on-call availability for patient emergencies during scheduled work days.
• Collaborate effectively with staff from all classifications to enhance professional working relationships and ensure quality care.
• Conduct initial mental health evaluations, including criminal, psychological, and substance abuse case history assessments, and make treatment recommendations.
• Perform clinically sound suicide risk evaluations, applying assessment protocols and ensuring proper documentation.
• Conduct crisis intervention, group psychotherapy, and face-to-face interviews with mentally ill inmates.
• Identify signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders, assess, diagnose, and manage presenting symptomatology.
• Administer and interpret psychological tests, write clinical reports, and develop treatment plans.
• Consult on complex cases with supervisors, treatment team members, and healthcare personnel.
• Monitor inmate progress and maintain ethical standards in treatment delivery.
• Conduct mental status exams and analyze relevant documents to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Compile and analyze data from audits and contribute to the implementation of new programs for patient rehabilitation.
  
  

Requirements

• CA PSYL License
• PhD or PsyD (Required)
• Minimum of 12 continuous months of experience within the last 3 years performing services similar
• 2 References
  
  

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and provide quality care in a correctional setting, we want to hear from you! Apply now to learn more about this opportunity or to set up a meeting to answer any questions you may have.

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