Correctional Psychologist
California City, CA
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
5x8 hrs, Days

Position Details:

The Licensed Psychologist is responsible for professional mental health care for inmates/residents. Job Responsibilities: -The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements. -Conducts psychological screenings and assessments based on review of available records, and clinical interviews with inmates. -As part of a mental health team, confers with other clinical staff, e.g., psychiatrists, mental health service providers, physicians, nurses, social workers, in order to gather and provide information concerning patient psychological problems, to ensure treatment activities are well integrated, and patient care follow-through occurs. -Provides treatment to inmates by developing, implementing, and modifying individual treatment plans based on evaluation of needs and level of functioning. -Makes regular rounds in segregation or other confined housing areas to assess inmate adjustment and mental health treatment needs. -Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload. -Provides appropriate mental health assessments, counseling, and confrontation avoidance interventions to address the needs of inmates in crisis. -Consults with psychiatry, mental health, nursing, medical, educational, chaplain, security staff, and others, as applicable to gather information and understanding into the reasons for the escalation of problems behaviors and changes in mental health condition of inmates. 

Shift: 1st shift 8 hour shifts, both weekday and weekend 6 month initial duration Must be at least board eligible to qualify for privileges. 

US Citizenship required for clearance - expedited clearance in place for new activation - candidates will be subject to thorough background & credit investigation for clearance for this location takes 4-6 weeks from initiation.

Housing and incidentals in addition to pay listed!

Travel (No GSA Stipends - All Pass Through) Must be 70 miles from Facility: Pass Through Rate. Up to $200/Day Housing. Receipts required for reimbursement. No Incidentals Paid For. Car Rental $75.00/Day or less including all taxes and fees. Receipts required. Airfare to location Domestic only $900 or lowest logical roundtrip. Milage in lieu of flying reimbursed up to 500 miles at IRS Max allowed milage rate.

Requirements:

BLS, Drivers License, CA Psychology License

-Must have two (2) years of clinical experience, which includes one year in a comparable position.

Required Education:
-Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Doctoral degree in Psychology.

Facility Credentialing Managed by Client:
-Must possess a current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in California