Psychologist (PSYL) Job #M-PSYL-8131799

Summary:

• Ref #: M-PSYL-8131799
• Profession: Allied Health
• Specialty: Psychologist
• Job Type: Contract
• Facility Type: Correctional
• Location: Stockton, California
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 27 weeks
• Schedule: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 8A-4P
• Rate: $162/hour

Requirements:

• Valid and active California Psychology license.
• Minimum of twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to those defined herein.

Responsibilities:

• Provide psychological services to mentally ill inmates/wards under the guidance of the Senior Psychologist, Supervisor, and/or the Chief of Mental Health.
• Maintain order and supervise patient-inmates/youths' conduct, ensuring safety of individuals and property.
• Serve as the clinician-of-the-day and be available for on-call duties during scheduled work days for patient emergencies.
• Work effectively and cooperatively with staff of all classifications to enhance professional relationships.
• Conduct initial mental health evaluations, including criminal, psychological, and substance abuse case history.
• Perform clinically sound suicide risk evaluations and document findings properly.
• Meet with mentally ill inmates/wards for crisis intervention and psychotherapy.
• Identify signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders to assess, diagnose, and manage symptoms.
• Apply psychological assessments in the selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of tests.
• Write clinical reports regarding diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment plans.
• Consult on complex cases with supervisors and treatment team members.
• Document all care provided to inmates, including face-to-face contacts and IDTT meetings.
• Monitor inmate progress using Subjective Assessment Plan Evaluation (SOAPE) formatted progress notes.
• Apply community standards of practice for psychological treatment modalities.
• Perform mental status exams (MSE) in interviews.
• Examine prior mental health records and other documents to assist in diagnosis formulation.
• Establish collaborative ties with community programs and agencies.
• Conduct mental health education and develop resources for mentally ill and sex offender inmates/wards.
• Assist patient-inmates/youths in applying for entitlement benefits and community services.
• Participate in IDTT meetings and compile data from audits related to mental health program requirements.
• Provide information to support staff for data entry.
• Provide written reports and consult with the Board of Prison Hearing and other staff.
• Provide information to relatives/caregivers concerning patients after receiving signed release of information.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with patient-inmates/youths and families to enhance treatment delivery.
• Represent the department at formal and informal settings regarding mental health matters.
• Maintain order and supervise the conduct of individuals in the correctional facility.
• Assist in implementing new programs for treatment and rehabilitation of patient-inmates/youths.
• Comprehend and adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and policies regarding patient confidentiality.
• Adhere to mandated reporting requirements regarding California Psychologists.