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Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist, Supervisor and/or Chief of Mental Health, the Licensed Clinical Psychologist is responsible for providing psychological services to mentally ill inmates. This includes comprehensive assessments, therapeutic interventions, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary treatment team in a correctional setting.

The psychologist plays a key role in supporting mental health and rehabilitation efforts while maintaining safety, order, and compliance with institutional policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Active and unrestricted California Psychologist License
Minimum of 12 continuous months of experience (within the last 3 years) in a public or private institution providing psychological services (excluding internships)
Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited institution
Strong knowledge of correctional mental health care, psychological assessments, and therapy modalities
Excellent verbal, written, and electronic documentation skills
Adherence to HIPAA, professional ethics, and state laws and regulations

Key Responsibilities:

Periodically serve as Clinician-of-the-Day, providing on-call emergency coverage during scheduled workdays.
Conduct initial mental health evaluations, reviewing clinical history and recommending appropriate treatment plans.
Perform suicide risk assessments using standard protocols, proper documentation, and clinical consultations.
Provide crisis intervention, group therapy, and individual counseling, including cell-front interviews in housing units if necessary.
Identify and assess psychiatric disorders, perform diagnostic evaluations, and contribute to treatment planning.
Administer, score, and interpret psychological tests and write clinical reports reflecting the standard of care.
Consult with supervisors, treatment teams, and Correctional Facilities healthcare personnel on complex cases.
Attend and contribute to Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) meetings and document care accordingly.
Maintain records using SOAPE-formatted progress notes and adhere to facility documentation standards.
Perform Mental Status Exams (MSE) and utilize available legal, medical, and institutional records for clinical evaluation.
Support mental health education, assist patients with accessing community resources, and facilitate transitional planning upon release.
Provide assistance in applying for entitlement benefits (e.g., SSI) and coordinate with community programs as needed.
Analyze audit data, participate in training and continuous improvement activities related to the mental health program.
Submit written reports to the Board of Parole Hearings and communicate with caregivers when proper consent is provided.
Uphold confidentiality, ethics, and all California and Correctional Facilities policies, including mandatory reporting (e.g., child or elder abuse, Tarasoff, etc.).