Travel Psychologist
Sacramento, CA
Nightingale's List
5x8 hrs, Days
$5,280/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration24 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$4,080/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,200/week
Benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Weekly pay
Description
Non Negotiable Requirement: CA Psychologist License
Non Negotiable Requirement: (AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION) Basic Life Support Card
Overview:
Join our dedicated team at this Correctional Facility as a Clinical Psychologist. This role is pivotal in providing mental health services to inmates, ensuring their well-being and rehabilitation. Gain unparalleled experience in a unique environment with a competitive compensation package.
Qualifications:
- Must hold a current PSYCH certification valid in California.
- Valida CA Psych License
- Proficiency in English, both oral and written, is mandatory for effective communication and patient care.
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.
Employer
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About Sacramento, CA
As a Travel Psychologist in Sacramento, CA here's what you should know:- Lower than many other California cities, closer to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 94°F and lows around 60°F.
- Average winter highs around 54°F and lows around 38°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, relatively easy to find due to the lower cost of living compared to other California cities.
- Car-friendly city with relatively easy traffic.
- Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of trees.
- Sacramento has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants, gastropubs, and breweries.
- Rich art and cultural scene with museums like the Crocker Art Museum.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games of the Sacramento Kings.
- Plenty of outdoor activities in the city's large parks and recreation areas.
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