Local Contract Psychologist

Care Career is seeking a local contract Psychologist for a local contract job in Chowchilla, California. Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Psychologist

Discipline: Therapy

Duration: 13 weeks

40 hours per week

Shift: 8 hours, days

Employment Type: Local Contract

Job Title: Psychologist

Location: Correctional Facility in Chowchilla, California

Pay Rate: $122.02 to $124.02 per hour

Schedule: Full-time, 13-week contract with potential for extension

Requirements:

At least twelve months of recent experience (within the past three years) providing direct patient care in a public or private institution

Current clinical competencies

Valid photo identification (Drivers License or Passport)

Valid California Psychologist license (hard copy required)

Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

Benefits:

Comprehensive health insurance

Contract extension bonus

40 hours of paid sick leave

Weekly direct deposit

All pre-employment screenings covered (physical exam, drug test, mask fit test, background check)

Potential for conversion to a permanent state position with full state benefits

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver psychological services under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist and/or Chief of Mental Health

Maintain order, supervise conduct, and ensure the safety of inmates and property

Serve as clinician-of-the-day for on-call coverage during scheduled shifts

Work collaboratively with staff across all disciplines to enhance professional relationships

Conduct comprehensive initial mental health evaluations, including criminal, psychological, and substance abuse history

Provide crisis intervention, group psychotherapy, and individual counseling, including in-cell evaluations as required

Administer and interpret psychological assessments and diagnostic tools

Prepare clinical documentation, including treatment plans, progress notes, and diagnostic summaries

Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to case planning

Monitor patient progress using SOAPE-formatted notes and ensure adherence to ethical standards of care

Perform mental status examinations and review historical documents such as court records and prior evaluations

Coordinate care with community organizations, support services, and benefit programs as needed

Educate inmates and staff on mental health topics and support rehabilitation initiatives

Assist inmates with entitlement applications (e.g., SSI) and access to community-based programs

Respond to audits and support data entry with accurate documentation

Maintain confidentiality and ensure proper release of information only with appropriate consent

Establish therapeutic relationships with inmates and their families or caretakers to support recovery and treatment goals

Represent the department in professional meetings and contribute to new mental health program initiatives

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Benefits

Referral bonus

Weekly pay

Medical benefits

Continuing Education

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

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